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Roamingwesty
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Location: Carmichael, CA 95608
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Agreeing to David above.
RIP Jerry. When I putt putt after you into the beyond one day, do still show me what's cool. Just not the thong. |
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splitpile
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Location: back to living where hell meets the suface
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McGoo and Jerry always a fond memory
See you in VW heaven UJ,
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Trayle D. the real oggfk
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Joined: March 24, 2002
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Location: Phoenix...... GFK all day every day
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It was a pleasure to have known Jerry and I was honored for him to have called me his friends. He was as good a man as youll find anywhere. Im gonna miss him for sure, but like someone said earlier, Im glad the suffering is over as well. My thoughts are with Melissa. What a strong woman. Keep your chin up Melissa.
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RINC
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Joined: July 22, 2005
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Location: A Sunny Place For Shady People
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| ...and the lesson is this; choose your spouse well and she'll take good care of you; nobody has worked as hard as Melissa to keep Jerry comfortable this last year. You are an angel in disguise my dear and Jerry was oh so lucky to have you there for the whole trip. Well done! |
^^^ Just had to qoute you buddy. Very well put. ^^^
I love ya Melissa. I will be waiting for news on what will happen this week an I will be there to show you an Jerry how much you 2 meant to my daughter an myself as well as our whole community. |
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damarnster
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Joined: July 19, 2005
Posts: 21
Location: Mesa, AZ
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| Posted: Mon Jun 29, 2009 3:33 am Post subject: If there's a VW heaven . . . |
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I know that you have found it. We are glad to have known you! You are free to be as you were, without pain and suffering.
Melissa, you are a special woman. David is right! We are here for you.
Jerry was an extraordinary VW nut! Like a walking historical log of all that was VW. He is what most aspire to. Thanks for the pleasure!
We love you always,
Marnie, Kris & Maggie
"Team Olsen"
PS-Thanks for sharing your vow renewal with everyone in Jerome 2 years ago. The most intense ceremony I've performed in a long time. And then winning the raffle bus to top the weekend off! Great memories. Thanks again. ~ Rev. Love ~ |
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spook
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pyrOman
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| So long Jerry and thanks for the memories! |
X2! 
As sad as it surely is, IMHO we should rejoice in the fact that the suffering is over for Uncle Jerry now. Very few people get to be a legend in their own time! Celebrate his life by remembering his touch in our lives at every chance we get. I'm sure every time we are looking at a toy, we will think of him. God bless Jerry & Melissa! 
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LuckyMonkeyGarage
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Joined: September 11, 2001
Posts: 937
Location: Arizona up north, near a mountain with a big "J" on top of it
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My thoughts go out to Melissa.
I will never forget you guys showing up at the first Ghostwagens campout and all the stories.
I'm sure stories of Jerry will be told for years around VW gathering camp fires. He was an unforgettable character that will be missed and remembered.
Peace and love to both,
Kahlil
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lemorris
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natnmike58
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Joined: December 23, 2005
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Location: Arizona
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| Posted: Mon Jun 29, 2009 8:06 am Post subject: RIP |
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Jerry will be missed by all. Our prayers go out to Melissa and all of her family.
Mike & Natalie
Arizona Bus Club |
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Mango Juice
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Location: U.S.A
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I will always remember the great smiles from Melissa and Jerry at the shows....the great story's about the coolest Vw Bus toy in their collection  ....Our thoughts and prayers to you!....Thank you Jerry and Melissa!!....RIP Jerry! |
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Revis
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Location: Phoenix, Arizona
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RIP Jerry, what a great, great guy.  |
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ovalboy
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Posts: 1310
Location: Beautiful Northern Cincinnati
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Never met him, but over the years reading everyone's posts about him and seeing the pics of him at events, I feel like I knew him for years.
Godspeed on your journey, Jerry.
Melissa, you have the love and support of thousands in this hobby, some of whom never met Jerry. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Rusted Relics
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Location: Where the sun lives during the summer!
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God speed Jerry, on behalf of the Yuma guys I would like to offer my condolences to the family.
Your are in our thoughts and prayers Melissa.
Lots of laughs shared over the years with this man, and lots of history.
Take care
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jshaddvw
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Location: Lancaster Ohio
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| I only met Uncle Jerry one time. But he made a strong immpression on me that i will remember forever. He was a great man. RIP Uncle Jerry |
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Oldbug.com
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Joined: October 12, 2001
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Location: Aguanga California
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Its sad to see him go.
But for a guy that was always smiling and was so focused on fun and happiness, being bummed just doesnt seem to fit.
Three cheers to Jerry for a life well lived and for being such a positive passionate force in the VW scene. We can all learn a lot from Jerry and Melissa...I know I have!
Heaven just got a lot more fun!
Thanks for the memories Jerry!!!
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Randy in Maine
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Jerry lived a good long life and had a good time doing it.
He always treated everyone well and had a great laugh.
Condolences to his friends and family. He will certainly be missed by many. |
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gt1953
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Jerry will be missed by all who knew him.
A Volkswagen icon is now gone and it is up to us to carry on.
I will never forget him doing a beer bong at Jerome a few years ago.
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JEMORRISON
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Herbie3Rivers
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Rest in peace Uncle Jerry. I was honored to consider you a friend. You have done so much for the Volkswagen Collector Hobby and you will not be forgotten for it. Rest in Piece my friend. You've earned it.
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