Jerry Purcell

Jerry Wayne Purcell, age 73, went home to be with our Lord on September 20, 2017 following a battle with cancer. He was born on July 13, 1944, in Leadville, Colorado, to Richard and Oka Purcell. He was the youngest of 4 children. Jerry was a veteran of the United States Navy as well as the United States Air Force. He served as Tech Sargent during the Vietnam War. He served our country in the military for 16 years. After his military service, Jerry owned and operated his welding and construction business for 30 years. Jerry spent his life enjoying jeeping, camping and hunting. There was no place he’d rather be than in the mountains. Jerry rarely had a serious moment. He was a consummate jokester to all who knew him. He was dedicated to his family. He was worked hard and played just as hard, getting the most out of life. Jerry is survived by his wife of over 52 years, Linda Purcell, Meeker, CO, his son, Luke (Annie) Purcell, Meeker, CO, his daughter, Danette (Gary) Butterbaugh, Grand Junction, CO, his brother Jim (Shirley) Purcell, Meeker, CO, and his sister Patsy Porter, Stratford, TX, 6 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Military Honors Service will be held on Friday, Sept. 29th, 2017, at 1:00 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Cemetery of Western Colorado, 2830 Riverside parkway, Grand Junction, CO 81501. Services have been entrusted to Browns Cremation and Funeral Services.