Strong, Jerrold "Jerry" J. Obituary

Strong, Jerrold "Jerry" J. attended Elk Grove High School in Elk Grove, CA. View the obituary, post a memory, or share a photo about Strong, Jerrold "jerry" J..

Graduation Year	Class of 1954
Date of Passing	Apr 09, 2017
About	The city of Elk Grove lost a long time resident this morning with the passing of Jerry Strong. The Strong family has a long history in Elk Grove. Long time residents will remember that the Strong family owned Elk Grove Market, before the days of the big chain grocery stores. Strong’s family settled in the Elk Grove area back in the 1850’s near Franklin and eventually moved farther east to Elk Grove. Jerry married his wife Jeannie in 1958, where they raised 5 children – daughter Jeralynn, and sons Jeff, Jed, Jerret, and Jey. The family has always been very involved in the Elk Grove community. Jerry and Jeannie were big supporters of Project RIDE, the local organization that provides equine therapy for handicapped children. In addition to owning the Elk Grove market, they also had a catering business for many years. Jerry served as a volunteer fireman for over 20 years with the Elk Grove Fire Department. The housing development along Bond Road, east of Elk Grove- Florin, known as Quail Ranch, was once all part of the Strong farm. Jerry and Jeannie still lived in their ranch house in the middle of the development. In 2000 Strong Park, on Elk Grove Blvd just east of Waterman was dedicated to Jerry and Jeannie Strong. Strong is survived by his wife Jeannie, children Jeralyn, Jeff, Jed, Jerret and Jay, grandchildren and great grandchildren.- Information from the EG Citizen Born Sept. 15, 1936 in Franklin, CA. Passed away peacefully April 9, 2017. A proud Elk Grovian. Jerry along with his many dear friends and family made his life's work the betterment of his community. Preceded in death by his parents Eleanor and Jim, his brother Jimmy, his sister Jane, mother-in-law Gertie, and brother-in-law Ron Wilson. Survived by his wife Jeanne, daughter Jeralynn and sons Jeff, Jed and his wife Shelly, Jerret and Jey, his sister Jackie, as well as grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Jerry and Jeanne and Nancy Zehnder co-owned E. G. Food Mart. Family and friends are invited to two services. Graveside service will be Saturday, April 22, 2017 at 10:00 am starting at Jeanne and Jerry Strong Park, 9580 Baypoint Way, Elk Grove for a horse drawn hearse procession to Hilltop Cemetery, 9420 Waterman Rd. Elk Grove. Limited parking at the cemetery. And Sunday, April 23, 2017 at 1:00 PM a Celebration of Life Service at Jeanne and Jerry Strong Arena, 8840 Southside Ave. Elk Grove. The family extends heartfelt thanks to friends and extended family who rallied around Jerry with special thanks to Consumnes River Fire District, Project R.I.D.E., agencies and individuals too numerous to mention and too dear to leave out. We will be forever grateful. Donations to Project R.I.D.E and SPCA. Arrangements by Herberger Family Elk Grove Funeral Chapel 916-686-1888. elkgrovefuneralchapel.com - Information from the Sacramento Bee