GERALD LEO "JERRY" FEHRENBACKER ~ Class of 1962
February 18, 1944 - January 31, 2009

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Gerald "Jerry" Leo Fehrenbacker, an extraordinary man, husband, father and brother, passed from this world January 31, 2009

Jerry was truly a family man! He had such a love for his wife and loved, was devoted to and supportive of, each of his children and grandchildren.

Born February 18, 1944 in Buhl, Idaho, to Leo and Berneice Fehrenbacker he was the third of six children. He grew up in Richland, was student body president of Jr. High, played football and graduated from Columbia High School in 1962.

Jerry was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served an honorable mission for his church in Germany where he met his sweetheart, Jane. They were married in the Oakland Temple on February 18, 1967. During the years he served his church in many various positions including Branch President in Ione, WA.

He is the father of seven children, and grandfather of two.

Jerry is survived by his wife, Jane; sons, Matt (Adi), Tom, Leo (Jen), Joe (Meghan), Howard Studhorse; daughter, Mary Ann; his favorite granddaughter Alanys and favorite grandson, Chance; brother Doug ('68) (Kathy); and sisters Fran Fehrenbacker Durham ('59) (Ray), and Jean Fehrenbacker Herbertn ('67); and foster sons, Diamante Hubbard, Jerrett Harris.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters; Nita ('56) & Bertha ('65) and a son, David.

Next to his devotion to his family came his devotion, caring and desire in helping troubled boys. He had owned two boy's ranches and with Jane, fostered many, many boys through the years, wishing to help and make a difference in their lives.

Funeral services will take place Saturday, February 7, 2009, 11:00 a.m. at the Hurricane 2nd Ward Chapel, 155 E. 1050 N., Hurricane, UT. There will be a visitation Saturday, February 7, 2009 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. prior to services, at the Chapel. Interment will take place in the Hurricane City Cemetery.