Jerome Barr passed away on Monday April 9th in LDS Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He is already greatly missed.
Jerry had a heart attack shortly after winning the greatest jackpot of his life in Wendover, Nevada. He was lucky at the slots, but he had many other riches in his life. Most important to him was his loving wife of fifty years, Helen. He was a loving father to Stephanie, Geraldine, and Ben. He was extremely proud of his many grandchildren, and enjoyed the company of his friends.
Jerry was born in St. Paul, Minnesota, in 1929 to Samuel and Francis Barr. The family moved to Salt Lake City in 1944 where he attended West High School and was a talented and proud member of their football team. He served his country in the United States Army. In 1950 Jerry met the love of his life, Helen. Five minutes later he told her, "I'm going to marry you." Their love story continued for more than fifty years. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Dorothy, and brother Larry.
Jerry will be remembered by many as a master storyteller. His sense of humor, love of life, and "winning personality" provided strength, guidance, and joy to his family and friends. He met life's struggles and challenges with the strength of a gladiator.
Memorial services will be held at Evans & Early Mortuary, 574 E. 100 South, Thursday April 12, at 12 noon.
Contributor: Mary Cummins - [email protected]
Jerry had a heart attack shortly after winning the greatest jackpot of his life in Wendover, Nevada. He was lucky at the slots, but he had many other riches in his life. Most important to him was his loving wife of fifty years, Helen. He was a loving father to Stephanie, Geraldine, and Ben. He was extremely proud of his many grandchildren, and enjoyed the company of his friends.
Jerry was born in St. Paul, Minnesota, in 1929 to Samuel and Francis Barr. The family moved to Salt Lake City in 1944 where he attended West High School and was a talented and proud member of their football team. He served his country in the United States Army. In 1950 Jerry met the love of his life, Helen. Five minutes later he told her, "I'm going to marry you." Their love story continued for more than fifty years. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Dorothy, and brother Larry.
Jerry will be remembered by many as a master storyteller. His sense of humor, love of life, and "winning personality" provided strength, guidance, and joy to his family and friends. He met life's struggles and challenges with the strength of a gladiator.
Memorial services will be held at Evans & Early Mortuary, 574 E. 100 South, Thursday April 12, at 12 noon.
Contributor: Mary Cummins - [email protected]
Jerome Barr passed away on Monday April 9th in LDS Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He is already greatly missed.
Jerry had a heart attack shortly after winning the greatest jackpot of his life in Wendover, Nevada. He was lucky at the slots, but he had many other riches in his life. Most important to him was his loving wife of fifty years, Helen. He was a loving father to Stephanie, Geraldine, and Ben. He was extremely proud of his many grandchildren, and enjoyed the company of his friends.
Jerry was born in St. Paul, Minnesota, in 1929 to Samuel and Francis Barr. The family moved to Salt Lake City in 1944 where he attended West High School and was a talented and proud member of their football team. He served his country in the United States Army. In 1950 Jerry met the love of his life, Helen. Five minutes later he told her, "I'm going to marry you." Their love story continued for more than fifty years. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Dorothy, and brother Larry.
Jerry will be remembered by many as a master storyteller. His sense of humor, love of life, and "winning personality" provided strength, guidance, and joy to his family and friends. He met life's struggles and challenges with the strength of a gladiator.
Memorial services will be held at Evans & Early Mortuary, 574 E. 100 South, Thursday April 12, at 12 noon.
Contributor: Mary Cummins - [email protected]
Jerry had a heart attack shortly after winning the greatest jackpot of his life in Wendover, Nevada. He was lucky at the slots, but he had many other riches in his life. Most important to him was his loving wife of fifty years, Helen. He was a loving father to Stephanie, Geraldine, and Ben. He was extremely proud of his many grandchildren, and enjoyed the company of his friends.
Jerry was born in St. Paul, Minnesota, in 1929 to Samuel and Francis Barr. The family moved to Salt Lake City in 1944 where he attended West High School and was a talented and proud member of their football team. He served his country in the United States Army. In 1950 Jerry met the love of his life, Helen. Five minutes later he told her, "I'm going to marry you." Their love story continued for more than fifty years. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Dorothy, and brother Larry.
Jerry will be remembered by many as a master storyteller. His sense of humor, love of life, and "winning personality" provided strength, guidance, and joy to his family and friends. He met life's struggles and challenges with the strength of a gladiator.
Memorial services will be held at Evans & Early Mortuary, 574 E. 100 South, Thursday April 12, at 12 noon.
Contributor: Mary Cummins - [email protected]
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