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Jerry Elliott Obituary

Jerry Lynn Elliott , 74, of Cortez, died 7/31/2016 at Vista Grande Inn Nursing Home . Born 9/3/1941.

Services are under the direction of Ertel Funeral Home. To send condolences, or to view the full obituary, log on to www.ertelfuneralhome.com and click on the obituary section.

A service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, August 8, 2016 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Empire Chapel. Interment will follow at Lebanon Cemetery.

Published by The Journal on Aug. 2, 2016.
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With love and sympathy To All From John and Nancy Porter

John and Nancy Porter

September 5, 2016

To Jerry's family. I have fond memories of this man. He was always able to get me to smile. From the rubber snake he put in my office desk to just visiting at his house I considered him my friend.

Randy Dalton

August 10, 2016

So sorry to hear of your dad, Becky. My heart and prayers are with you and your family. All my best, Amber

Amber Alvarado

August 9, 2016

Dear Missy, My heart hurts for you. I am so honored to have been his nurse. He was one of a kind. Sending my love

Carla Allmon

August 7, 2016

Becky and family, You're in my thoughts. Your dad was a kind, fun man. He will be missed.

Cyndi Foote

August 7, 2016

Dear Elloitt Family, So sorry to hear of Jerry's passing today. My love and prayers to all your family members. Sincerely, Carolyn

Carolyn Johnson-Marshall

August 6, 2016

So sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. Loosing a lot of history. Our sympathies to family.

Fred Phelps

August 5, 2016

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