Gerald Lance, 91, of Mountain Home, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2022 while looking into the eyes of the love of his life.
Gerald was born on December 21, 1930 to Bert and Grace Lance of Mountain Home. Gerald met his beloved, Sylvia Imogene, at the Oakland Schoolhouse which they both attended. Their love story began when he rode her home from a birthday party on the handlebars of his bicycle, two miles down a gravel road. They were then married at the ages of 15 and 17, spending their honeymoon picking cotton in southern Arkansas. They have been an unquestionable example of what true love looks like having recently celebrated their 73rd anniversary this past September. Gerald and Imogene were never apart in the 73 years they were married. They worked side by side in every endeavor and one was never seen without the other.
Gerald was best known to many as an avid fisherman. He was also well known for his many years of guiding as well as having built and operated Gerry's Qwik Stop, originally in 1960. He and Imogene operated the store for 10 years before leasing it out for 17. They later sold it in 1994 and reclaimed it again in 2012. Each time Gerald brought new life back into the business and local fishing legacy. He then retired permanently from the business in 2017. If Gerald wasn't fishing, he was talking about fishing. He also made, and sold, custom fishing lures which were very popular among local fishing enthusiasts. Aside from fishing, Gerald also had a passion for hunting during most of his life. Gerald was known to have a phenomenal memory when it came to both as he could tell you exactly where he caught every fish, and how, and where every deer was harvested. He also had a textbook memory of every inch of Lake Norfork as well as the majority of Bull Shoals.
Gerald was also instrumental in building the East Hwy 178 Church of Christ building in 1977 where he taught lessons regularly until recent years. He was baptized at the age of 22 and taught for 56 years. His faith and dedication to God's written word was inspiring to many. He never taught opinion or anything that could not be supported biblically regardless of it being popular or not. He never accepted a penny for teaching and regardless of fishing a night tournament the night before, or any other reason, you could count on one hand the number of times he missed when the doors were open.
Gerald had an amazing work ethic and worked tirelessly until his health would no longer allow. He would often say ''A body in motion stays in motion and a body at rest stays at rest'' when being told to take a break. He worked more than multiple people put together, often from sun rise to late at night between the store, making custom lures, preparing lessons for church, and much more. Gerald could also fix just about anything and rarely, if ever, hired someone to do a job for him.
Gerald was preceded in death by his parents Bert and Grace Lance of Mountain Home. He is survived by his wife, Sylvia Imogene Lance, twin daughters Karen (Jim) Roberson, Sharon (Mark) Walker, and son, Gerry (Ann) Lance, 8 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great grandchildren.
A visitation will be held from 4:00-8:00 pm on Monday, March 14, 2022 with family receiving friends from 6:00-8:00 pm at the Roller Funeral Home Chapel. The Funeral will be 2:00 pm on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at the Roller Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will be in Baxter Memorial Gardens following the service.
Gerald was born on December 21, 1930 to Bert and Grace Lance of Mountain Home. Gerald met his beloved, Sylvia Imogene, at the Oakland Schoolhouse which they both attended. Their love story began when he rode her home from a birthday party on the handlebars of his bicycle, two miles down a gravel road. They were then married at the ages of 15 and 17, spending their honeymoon picking cotton in southern Arkansas. They have been an unquestionable example of what true love looks like having recently celebrated their 73rd anniversary this past September. Gerald and Imogene were never apart in the 73 years they were married. They worked side by side in every endeavor and one was never seen without the other.
Gerald was best known to many as an avid fisherman. He was also well known for his many years of guiding as well as having built and operated Gerry's Qwik Stop, originally in 1960. He and Imogene operated the store for 10 years before leasing it out for 17. They later sold it in 1994 and reclaimed it again in 2012. Each time Gerald brought new life back into the business and local fishing legacy. He then retired permanently from the business in 2017. If Gerald wasn't fishing, he was talking about fishing. He also made, and sold, custom fishing lures which were very popular among local fishing enthusiasts. Aside from fishing, Gerald also had a passion for hunting during most of his life. Gerald was known to have a phenomenal memory when it came to both as he could tell you exactly where he caught every fish, and how, and where every deer was harvested. He also had a textbook memory of every inch of Lake Norfork as well as the majority of Bull Shoals.
Gerald was also instrumental in building the East Hwy 178 Church of Christ building in 1977 where he taught lessons regularly until recent years. He was baptized at the age of 22 and taught for 56 years. His faith and dedication to God's written word was inspiring to many. He never taught opinion or anything that could not be supported biblically regardless of it being popular or not. He never accepted a penny for teaching and regardless of fishing a night tournament the night before, or any other reason, you could count on one hand the number of times he missed when the doors were open.
Gerald had an amazing work ethic and worked tirelessly until his health would no longer allow. He would often say ''A body in motion stays in motion and a body at rest stays at rest'' when being told to take a break. He worked more than multiple people put together, often from sun rise to late at night between the store, making custom lures, preparing lessons for church, and much more. Gerald could also fix just about anything and rarely, if ever, hired someone to do a job for him.
Gerald was preceded in death by his parents Bert and Grace Lance of Mountain Home. He is survived by his wife, Sylvia Imogene Lance, twin daughters Karen (Jim) Roberson, Sharon (Mark) Walker, and son, Gerry (Ann) Lance, 8 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great grandchildren.
A visitation will be held from 4:00-8:00 pm on Monday, March 14, 2022 with family receiving friends from 6:00-8:00 pm at the Roller Funeral Home Chapel. The Funeral will be 2:00 pm on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at the Roller Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will be in Baxter Memorial Gardens following the service.
Gerald Lance, 91, of Mountain Home, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2022 while looking into the eyes of the love of his life.
Gerald was born on December 21, 1930 to Bert and Grace Lance of Mountain Home. Gerald met his beloved, Sylvia Imogene, at the Oakland Schoolhouse which they both attended. Their love story began when he rode her home from a birthday party on the handlebars of his bicycle, two miles down a gravel road. They were then married at the ages of 15 and 17, spending their honeymoon picking cotton in southern Arkansas. They have been an unquestionable example of what true love looks like having recently celebrated their 73rd anniversary this past September. Gerald and Imogene were never apart in the 73 years they were married. They worked side by side in every endeavor and one was never seen without the other.
Gerald was best known to many as an avid fisherman. He was also well known for his many years of guiding as well as having built and operated Gerry's Qwik Stop, originally in 1960. He and Imogene operated the store for 10 years before leasing it out for 17. They later sold it in 1994 and reclaimed it again in 2012. Each time Gerald brought new life back into the business and local fishing legacy. He then retired permanently from the business in 2017. If Gerald wasn't fishing, he was talking about fishing. He also made, and sold, custom fishing lures which were very popular among local fishing enthusiasts. Aside from fishing, Gerald also had a passion for hunting during most of his life. Gerald was known to have a phenomenal memory when it came to both as he could tell you exactly where he caught every fish, and how, and where every deer was harvested. He also had a textbook memory of every inch of Lake Norfork as well as the majority of Bull Shoals.
Gerald was also instrumental in building the East Hwy 178 Church of Christ building in 1977 where he taught lessons regularly until recent years. He was baptized at the age of 22 and taught for 56 years. His faith and dedication to God's written word was inspiring to many. He never taught opinion or anything that could not be supported biblically regardless of it being popular or not. He never accepted a penny for teaching and regardless of fishing a night tournament the night before, or any other reason, you could count on one hand the number of times he missed when the doors were open.
Gerald had an amazing work ethic and worked tirelessly until his health would no longer allow. He would often say ''A body in motion stays in motion and a body at rest stays at rest'' when being told to take a break. He worked more than multiple people put together, often from sun rise to late at night between the store, making custom lures, preparing lessons for church, and much more. Gerald could also fix just about anything and rarely, if ever, hired someone to do a job for him.
Gerald was preceded in death by his parents Bert and Grace Lance of Mountain Home. He is survived by his wife, Sylvia Imogene Lance, twin daughters Karen (Jim) Roberson, Sharon (Mark) Walker, and son, Gerry (Ann) Lance, 8 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great grandchildren.
A visitation will be held from 4:00-8:00 pm on Monday, March 14, 2022 with family receiving friends from 6:00-8:00 pm at the Roller Funeral Home Chapel. The Funeral will be 2:00 pm on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at the Roller Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will be in Baxter Memorial Gardens following the service.
Gerald was born on December 21, 1930 to Bert and Grace Lance of Mountain Home. Gerald met his beloved, Sylvia Imogene, at the Oakland Schoolhouse which they both attended. Their love story began when he rode her home from a birthday party on the handlebars of his bicycle, two miles down a gravel road. They were then married at the ages of 15 and 17, spending their honeymoon picking cotton in southern Arkansas. They have been an unquestionable example of what true love looks like having recently celebrated their 73rd anniversary this past September. Gerald and Imogene were never apart in the 73 years they were married. They worked side by side in every endeavor and one was never seen without the other.
Gerald was best known to many as an avid fisherman. He was also well known for his many years of guiding as well as having built and operated Gerry's Qwik Stop, originally in 1960. He and Imogene operated the store for 10 years before leasing it out for 17. They later sold it in 1994 and reclaimed it again in 2012. Each time Gerald brought new life back into the business and local fishing legacy. He then retired permanently from the business in 2017. If Gerald wasn't fishing, he was talking about fishing. He also made, and sold, custom fishing lures which were very popular among local fishing enthusiasts. Aside from fishing, Gerald also had a passion for hunting during most of his life. Gerald was known to have a phenomenal memory when it came to both as he could tell you exactly where he caught every fish, and how, and where every deer was harvested. He also had a textbook memory of every inch of Lake Norfork as well as the majority of Bull Shoals.
Gerald was also instrumental in building the East Hwy 178 Church of Christ building in 1977 where he taught lessons regularly until recent years. He was baptized at the age of 22 and taught for 56 years. His faith and dedication to God's written word was inspiring to many. He never taught opinion or anything that could not be supported biblically regardless of it being popular or not. He never accepted a penny for teaching and regardless of fishing a night tournament the night before, or any other reason, you could count on one hand the number of times he missed when the doors were open.
Gerald had an amazing work ethic and worked tirelessly until his health would no longer allow. He would often say ''A body in motion stays in motion and a body at rest stays at rest'' when being told to take a break. He worked more than multiple people put together, often from sun rise to late at night between the store, making custom lures, preparing lessons for church, and much more. Gerald could also fix just about anything and rarely, if ever, hired someone to do a job for him.
Gerald was preceded in death by his parents Bert and Grace Lance of Mountain Home. He is survived by his wife, Sylvia Imogene Lance, twin daughters Karen (Jim) Roberson, Sharon (Mark) Walker, and son, Gerry (Ann) Lance, 8 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great grandchildren.
A visitation will be held from 4:00-8:00 pm on Monday, March 14, 2022 with family receiving friends from 6:00-8:00 pm at the Roller Funeral Home Chapel. The Funeral will be 2:00 pm on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at the Roller Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will be in Baxter Memorial Gardens following the service.
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