Birth date: Jan 4, 1937 Death date: Mar 16, 2023
A Tucson racing fixture passed away on March 16, 2023, after living a full and adventure filled life. Jerry was born January 4, 1937 in Indiana and came to Tucson to live and race at an early age and did so most of his life. He cu Read Obituary
I was blessed to meet Jerry through our shared love of classic Landcruisers. He was a phenomenal person who was always willing to help or allow me to sit in when he was holding court at his desk. I will miss him. Tailwinds Jerry and God Bless.
Jerry and my husband, Rodney Bowers, made a trade deal in early 1997. My husband did some work for Jerry at the auto shop, and Jerry and one of his sons hosted us on their hot air balloon in mid- March. As it turned out, my husband proposed to me on that hot air balloon ride, but what made it extra memorable was that it was a fairly brief ride since the wind was picking up quickly, so the landing was rather stimulating and afterward my husband was running to assist other balloons with their landings. What wonderful memories were made that day thanks to Jerry's kind offer of an air balloon ride!
Jerry was an amazing guy, I'm sure he's up there laughing with my dad Jack Paulsen. They're both missed. Condolences.
So many great memories of our hot air balloon adventures - thank you, Jerry!
You and Michel are now really flying high! With much love, Dawn
From Chantal & Louis
In memory of your great friend Michel Bergounioux, our father, Jerry you had shared many hot air balloon meeting in USA and in FRANCE.
Now you will meet him again,
Have a nice rest
Jerry, Many thanks for being a part of my life. I had many, but not enough, great times with you. I miss you now and will forever. Rusty
Your many friends on the "Cruzin Speedway " Facebook Page honor your years in drag racing both at the early track and also the illegals, we also honor the years spent cruising on Speedway in the early days. RIP (race in peace)
May he rest easy in grace, love and shine down on all of us..
You were too great to ever be forgotten..
Rest In Peace
So many memories, it’s hard to chose which one to share. From hot air ballooning to riding in the parade when he and my Tata built “The Basket Case” (hot rod hot air balloon basket), hints the name. Many summer days spent at the shop, having Lucky Wishbone for the first time, and the list goes on and on. He was a great friend or more like family. Gerry will be truly missed.
May Jerry R.I.P
