VETERAN
US MARINE CORPS
WORLD WAR II
Early Life: Jerry was born in Idaho Falls, Idaho, on April 12, 1922. He was the eldest son of Robert William Milligan and Elva Ann Smith Milligan. He attended primary and secondary school in Idaho Falls, Idaho.
Life's Work/Service/Interests: Jerry graduated from Utah State Agriculture College in 1950 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Husbandry, and a minor in General Agriculture. He also was an officer in the United States Marine Corps and served during World War II from 1942 to 1945, receiving an honorable discharge. On June 23, 1943, Jerry married Elizabeth "Bette" Weaver in Idaho Falls, Idaho. They were married 57 years. In 1953, they moved to Hamilton, Montana, where they raised their family of five children. They also raised beaver, fox, and marten on West Side Road for many years, retiring in 1988. After retiring, Jerry went to work for Fetch Inn Hunting Preserve. He took care of the hunting dogs and assisted with the pheasant hunts. Jerry was a respected, active, and dedicated civic person. He served as President of the Junior Chamber of Commerce; Commander of American Legion; was a school board member for nine years; and was also the head of the Fair Program in Hamilton for many years. He also was the head finish judge at high school track meets from 1954 to 1985. He was in demand in this capacity at many meets throughout the state, including college meets. Jerry was presented with the “Lay Citizen of the Year Award” by the state board of education in 1986. Jerry Allan Milligan, of Hamilton, Montana, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 7, 2016, in Great Falls, Montana. He was 93.
Survived By: His children: Janet (Bert) Wagner, Sherry (Ed) Tennant, Larry (Kristie) Milligan, Clarice (Glen) Anacker, Lisa (Gerry) Nolan; his grandchildren: Blake (Amy) Wagner, Cole Wagner, Echo (David) Allison, Autumn Bonds, Wendy (Ole) Fiske, Kayce Milligan, Jered (Becca) Milligan, Katie Nolan, Mary Nolan, and Mackey Nolan; great-grandchildren: Molly Wagner, Cody Bonds, Raymond Allison, Soren Fiske, and Norah and Ian Milligan.
Preceded In Death By: His wife, Bette; his parents; and his brother, Larry Kent Milligan.
Mortuary: Daly-Leach
Final Rest: Riverview Cemetery
Obituary: © Ravalli Republic | 8 Jan 2016
Bio compiled by: Annie Duckett Hundley
US MARINE CORPS
WORLD WAR II
Early Life: Jerry was born in Idaho Falls, Idaho, on April 12, 1922. He was the eldest son of Robert William Milligan and Elva Ann Smith Milligan. He attended primary and secondary school in Idaho Falls, Idaho.
Life's Work/Service/Interests: Jerry graduated from Utah State Agriculture College in 1950 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Husbandry, and a minor in General Agriculture. He also was an officer in the United States Marine Corps and served during World War II from 1942 to 1945, receiving an honorable discharge. On June 23, 1943, Jerry married Elizabeth "Bette" Weaver in Idaho Falls, Idaho. They were married 57 years. In 1953, they moved to Hamilton, Montana, where they raised their family of five children. They also raised beaver, fox, and marten on West Side Road for many years, retiring in 1988. After retiring, Jerry went to work for Fetch Inn Hunting Preserve. He took care of the hunting dogs and assisted with the pheasant hunts. Jerry was a respected, active, and dedicated civic person. He served as President of the Junior Chamber of Commerce; Commander of American Legion; was a school board member for nine years; and was also the head of the Fair Program in Hamilton for many years. He also was the head finish judge at high school track meets from 1954 to 1985. He was in demand in this capacity at many meets throughout the state, including college meets. Jerry was presented with the “Lay Citizen of the Year Award” by the state board of education in 1986. Jerry Allan Milligan, of Hamilton, Montana, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 7, 2016, in Great Falls, Montana. He was 93.
Survived By: His children: Janet (Bert) Wagner, Sherry (Ed) Tennant, Larry (Kristie) Milligan, Clarice (Glen) Anacker, Lisa (Gerry) Nolan; his grandchildren: Blake (Amy) Wagner, Cole Wagner, Echo (David) Allison, Autumn Bonds, Wendy (Ole) Fiske, Kayce Milligan, Jered (Becca) Milligan, Katie Nolan, Mary Nolan, and Mackey Nolan; great-grandchildren: Molly Wagner, Cody Bonds, Raymond Allison, Soren Fiske, and Norah and Ian Milligan.
Preceded In Death By: His wife, Bette; his parents; and his brother, Larry Kent Milligan.
Mortuary: Daly-Leach
Final Rest: Riverview Cemetery
Obituary: © Ravalli Republic | 8 Jan 2016
Bio compiled by: Annie Duckett Hundley
VETERAN
US MARINE CORPS
WORLD WAR II
Early Life: Jerry was born in Idaho Falls, Idaho, on April 12, 1922. He was the eldest son of Robert William Milligan and Elva Ann Smith Milligan. He attended primary and secondary school in Idaho Falls, Idaho.
Life's Work/Service/Interests: Jerry graduated from Utah State Agriculture College in 1950 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Husbandry, and a minor in General Agriculture. He also was an officer in the United States Marine Corps and served during World War II from 1942 to 1945, receiving an honorable discharge. On June 23, 1943, Jerry married Elizabeth "Bette" Weaver in Idaho Falls, Idaho. They were married 57 years. In 1953, they moved to Hamilton, Montana, where they raised their family of five children. They also raised beaver, fox, and marten on West Side Road for many years, retiring in 1988. After retiring, Jerry went to work for Fetch Inn Hunting Preserve. He took care of the hunting dogs and assisted with the pheasant hunts. Jerry was a respected, active, and dedicated civic person. He served as President of the Junior Chamber of Commerce; Commander of American Legion; was a school board member for nine years; and was also the head of the Fair Program in Hamilton for many years. He also was the head finish judge at high school track meets from 1954 to 1985. He was in demand in this capacity at many meets throughout the state, including college meets. Jerry was presented with the “Lay Citizen of the Year Award” by the state board of education in 1986. Jerry Allan Milligan, of Hamilton, Montana, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 7, 2016, in Great Falls, Montana. He was 93.
Survived By: His children: Janet (Bert) Wagner, Sherry (Ed) Tennant, Larry (Kristie) Milligan, Clarice (Glen) Anacker, Lisa (Gerry) Nolan; his grandchildren: Blake (Amy) Wagner, Cole Wagner, Echo (David) Allison, Autumn Bonds, Wendy (Ole) Fiske, Kayce Milligan, Jered (Becca) Milligan, Katie Nolan, Mary Nolan, and Mackey Nolan; great-grandchildren: Molly Wagner, Cody Bonds, Raymond Allison, Soren Fiske, and Norah and Ian Milligan.
Preceded In Death By: His wife, Bette; his parents; and his brother, Larry Kent Milligan.
Mortuary: Daly-Leach
Final Rest: Riverview Cemetery
Obituary: © Ravalli Republic | 8 Jan 2016
Bio compiled by: Annie Duckett Hundley
US MARINE CORPS
WORLD WAR II
Early Life: Jerry was born in Idaho Falls, Idaho, on April 12, 1922. He was the eldest son of Robert William Milligan and Elva Ann Smith Milligan. He attended primary and secondary school in Idaho Falls, Idaho.
Life's Work/Service/Interests: Jerry graduated from Utah State Agriculture College in 1950 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Husbandry, and a minor in General Agriculture. He also was an officer in the United States Marine Corps and served during World War II from 1942 to 1945, receiving an honorable discharge. On June 23, 1943, Jerry married Elizabeth "Bette" Weaver in Idaho Falls, Idaho. They were married 57 years. In 1953, they moved to Hamilton, Montana, where they raised their family of five children. They also raised beaver, fox, and marten on West Side Road for many years, retiring in 1988. After retiring, Jerry went to work for Fetch Inn Hunting Preserve. He took care of the hunting dogs and assisted with the pheasant hunts. Jerry was a respected, active, and dedicated civic person. He served as President of the Junior Chamber of Commerce; Commander of American Legion; was a school board member for nine years; and was also the head of the Fair Program in Hamilton for many years. He also was the head finish judge at high school track meets from 1954 to 1985. He was in demand in this capacity at many meets throughout the state, including college meets. Jerry was presented with the “Lay Citizen of the Year Award” by the state board of education in 1986. Jerry Allan Milligan, of Hamilton, Montana, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 7, 2016, in Great Falls, Montana. He was 93.
Survived By: His children: Janet (Bert) Wagner, Sherry (Ed) Tennant, Larry (Kristie) Milligan, Clarice (Glen) Anacker, Lisa (Gerry) Nolan; his grandchildren: Blake (Amy) Wagner, Cole Wagner, Echo (David) Allison, Autumn Bonds, Wendy (Ole) Fiske, Kayce Milligan, Jered (Becca) Milligan, Katie Nolan, Mary Nolan, and Mackey Nolan; great-grandchildren: Molly Wagner, Cody Bonds, Raymond Allison, Soren Fiske, and Norah and Ian Milligan.
Preceded In Death By: His wife, Bette; his parents; and his brother, Larry Kent Milligan.
Mortuary: Daly-Leach
Final Rest: Riverview Cemetery
Obituary: © Ravalli Republic | 8 Jan 2016
Bio compiled by: Annie Duckett Hundley
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Interment 25 June 2016
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