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Gerald E. (Jerry) Youngblood was aptly named, for his free spirit was indeed "Forever Young." He was born July 10, 1937 to the late Harold Young-blood and Margaret Claus Gorman, and grew up in California and Iowa. He passed away at home on January 29, 2016 after living with an aggressive cancer for more than a year.
Jerry moved to the Tri-Cities in 1989 and was a senior research scientist at Battelle until 2012; however, his profession does not begin to capture who he was. Jer was a fun, gregarious person who was always up for an adventure in the great outdoors. Fly fishing, back packing, hiking, biking, swimming, running, and exploring roads less traveled were his favorite endeavors. Given his patient accepting nature he always welcomed company in these pursuits; yet he was also comfortable enough in his own skin to venture out on his own.
Jerry marched to his own beat and was not often encumbered by deadlines and schedules; that is, unless they were training schedules! He was passionate about his training and loved the people he trained with. He was an avid member of Team in Training, the flagship fundraising program for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, and a nationally ranked triathlete in the 75-79 age group for the Olympic distance.
Jerry deeply loved his family. His wife Penny Colton was his best friend for 30 years. He was extremely proud of his children Brian and Karen Youngblood and stepsons Nathan and Dan Johnson. His ability to genuinely connect with people of all ages made him an adored grandpa to Madison, Jacob, Dakota, Avery, Hunter, Zachary, Emilie, Aubriana, and Amethyst; brother to Janene, Joanie, Jill, JD, and Jody; as well as an adored nephew, cousin, brother-in- and -out-law, father-in-law, and uncle.
Jerry Youngblood truly lived in and for each and every moment. He brought light and laughter to all who were fortunate to know and love him.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in his name to The Leukemia And Lymphoma Society Team in Training at http://pages.teamintraining.org/wa/yourway16/tricityrebels; the Union Gospel Mission, P.O. Box 1443, Pasco, WA 99301; or to a charity of your choice.
Per his request, he has been cremated and his ashes will be scattered in the Spanish Peaks Wilderness Montana by family at a later date.
Express your thoughts and memories on our online Guestbook at www.einansatsunset.com
Published in Tri-City Herald on Feb. 3, 2016
Gerald E. (Jerry) Youngblood was aptly named, for his free spirit was indeed "Forever Young." He was born July 10, 1937 to the late Harold Young-blood and Margaret Claus Gorman, and grew up in California and Iowa. He passed away at home on January 29, 2016 after living with an aggressive cancer for more than a year.
Jerry moved to the Tri-Cities in 1989 and was a senior research scientist at Battelle until 2012; however, his profession does not begin to capture who he was. Jer was a fun, gregarious person who was always up for an adventure in the great outdoors. Fly fishing, back packing, hiking, biking, swimming, running, and exploring roads less traveled were his favorite endeavors. Given his patient accepting nature he always welcomed company in these pursuits; yet he was also comfortable enough in his own skin to venture out on his own.
Jerry marched to his own beat and was not often encumbered by deadlines and schedules; that is, unless they were training schedules! He was passionate about his training and loved the people he trained with. He was an avid member of Team in Training, the flagship fundraising program for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, and a nationally ranked triathlete in the 75-79 age group for the Olympic distance.
Jerry deeply loved his family. His wife Penny Colton was his best friend for 30 years. He was extremely proud of his children Brian and Karen Youngblood and stepsons Nathan and Dan Johnson. His ability to genuinely connect with people of all ages made him an adored grandpa to Madison, Jacob, Dakota, Avery, Hunter, Zachary, Emilie, Aubriana, and Amethyst; brother to Janene, Joanie, Jill, JD, and Jody; as well as an adored nephew, cousin, brother-in- and -out-law, father-in-law, and uncle.
Jerry Youngblood truly lived in and for each and every moment. He brought light and laughter to all who were fortunate to know and love him.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in his name to The Leukemia And Lymphoma Society Team in Training at http://pages.teamintraining.org/wa/yourway16/tricityrebels; the Union Gospel Mission, P.O. Box 1443, Pasco, WA 99301; or to a charity of your choice.
Per his request, he has been cremated and his ashes will be scattered in the Spanish Peaks Wilderness Montana by family at a later date.
Express your thoughts and memories on our online Guestbook at www.einansatsunset.com
Published in Tri-City Herald on Feb. 3, 2016
[From http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/tricityherald/obituary.aspx?pid=177577134]
Gerald E. (Jerry) Youngblood was aptly named, for his free spirit was indeed "Forever Young." He was born July 10, 1937 to the late Harold Young-blood and Margaret Claus Gorman, and grew up in California and Iowa. He passed away at home on January 29, 2016 after living with an aggressive cancer for more than a year.
Jerry moved to the Tri-Cities in 1989 and was a senior research scientist at Battelle until 2012; however, his profession does not begin to capture who he was. Jer was a fun, gregarious person who was always up for an adventure in the great outdoors. Fly fishing, back packing, hiking, biking, swimming, running, and exploring roads less traveled were his favorite endeavors. Given his patient accepting nature he always welcomed company in these pursuits; yet he was also comfortable enough in his own skin to venture out on his own.
Jerry marched to his own beat and was not often encumbered by deadlines and schedules; that is, unless they were training schedules! He was passionate about his training and loved the people he trained with. He was an avid member of Team in Training, the flagship fundraising program for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, and a nationally ranked triathlete in the 75-79 age group for the Olympic distance.
Jerry deeply loved his family. His wife Penny Colton was his best friend for 30 years. He was extremely proud of his children Brian and Karen Youngblood and stepsons Nathan and Dan Johnson. His ability to genuinely connect with people of all ages made him an adored grandpa to Madison, Jacob, Dakota, Avery, Hunter, Zachary, Emilie, Aubriana, and Amethyst; brother to Janene, Joanie, Jill, JD, and Jody; as well as an adored nephew, cousin, brother-in- and -out-law, father-in-law, and uncle.
Jerry Youngblood truly lived in and for each and every moment. He brought light and laughter to all who were fortunate to know and love him.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in his name to The Leukemia And Lymphoma Society Team in Training at http://pages.teamintraining.org/wa/yourway16/tricityrebels; the Union Gospel Mission, P.O. Box 1443, Pasco, WA 99301; or to a charity of your choice.
Per his request, he has been cremated and his ashes will be scattered in the Spanish Peaks Wilderness Montana by family at a later date.
Express your thoughts and memories on our online Guestbook at www.einansatsunset.com
Published in Tri-City Herald on Feb. 3, 2016
Gerald E. (Jerry) Youngblood was aptly named, for his free spirit was indeed "Forever Young." He was born July 10, 1937 to the late Harold Young-blood and Margaret Claus Gorman, and grew up in California and Iowa. He passed away at home on January 29, 2016 after living with an aggressive cancer for more than a year.
Jerry moved to the Tri-Cities in 1989 and was a senior research scientist at Battelle until 2012; however, his profession does not begin to capture who he was. Jer was a fun, gregarious person who was always up for an adventure in the great outdoors. Fly fishing, back packing, hiking, biking, swimming, running, and exploring roads less traveled were his favorite endeavors. Given his patient accepting nature he always welcomed company in these pursuits; yet he was also comfortable enough in his own skin to venture out on his own.
Jerry marched to his own beat and was not often encumbered by deadlines and schedules; that is, unless they were training schedules! He was passionate about his training and loved the people he trained with. He was an avid member of Team in Training, the flagship fundraising program for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, and a nationally ranked triathlete in the 75-79 age group for the Olympic distance.
Jerry deeply loved his family. His wife Penny Colton was his best friend for 30 years. He was extremely proud of his children Brian and Karen Youngblood and stepsons Nathan and Dan Johnson. His ability to genuinely connect with people of all ages made him an adored grandpa to Madison, Jacob, Dakota, Avery, Hunter, Zachary, Emilie, Aubriana, and Amethyst; brother to Janene, Joanie, Jill, JD, and Jody; as well as an adored nephew, cousin, brother-in- and -out-law, father-in-law, and uncle.
Jerry Youngblood truly lived in and for each and every moment. He brought light and laughter to all who were fortunate to know and love him.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in his name to The Leukemia And Lymphoma Society Team in Training at http://pages.teamintraining.org/wa/yourway16/tricityrebels; the Union Gospel Mission, P.O. Box 1443, Pasco, WA 99301; or to a charity of your choice.
Per his request, he has been cremated and his ashes will be scattered in the Spanish Peaks Wilderness Montana by family at a later date.
Express your thoughts and memories on our online Guestbook at www.einansatsunset.com
Published in Tri-City Herald on Feb. 3, 2016
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