Jerald "Jerry" Elliott
February 16, 1938 ~ March 26, 2011
Jerald Lee Elliott passed from this world Saturday, March 26, 2011.
Jerry was born In Fargo, ND on February 16, 1938 to Lorraine (Diemert) and Albert L. Elliott, Sr. He graduated from Galesburg High School and entered the US Army in the 101st Paratrooper unit. He married Mary Kay Bjelverud of Grand Forks, ND on December 27, 1958. Jerry and Mary Kay lived on a farm outside Galesburg, ND and raised kids, cattle, sheep, horses and the assorted pets. He started working as an over the road truck driver in 1968 with Northland Chemical and in 1970 he started driving for Ryan Potato Company. Jerry was with Ryan's for 35 yrs then retired and he and Mary Kay moved to town to try "city" living.
He is survived by 4 children: Kim Chandler, Galesburg, ND, Kristi (Fred) Vadnie, Galesburg, ND, Mitch (Patrice) Elliott, Billings, MT, Strack (Dori) Elliott, Galesburg, ND. Eight grandchildren: Tiffany Chandler, Brandon (Dawn)Vadnie, Briar (Zachary) Honeyman, Abby Elliott, Alix Elliott, Jared Elliott, Logan Elliott and Kade Elliott. Three great grandchildren: Taelyn Peppel, Destiny and Gavin Vadnie. Ten brothers and sisters: William (Evelyn) Elliott, Albert (Betty) Elliott, Michael (Patricia) Elliott, Patrick (Mary Ellen) Elliott, Mary Jane Daniels, Jenice (Larry) Boulger, Robert (Carol) Elliott, Donald (Terry) Elliott, Margaret (Michael)Kozojed, George (Mary Beth) Elliott, numerous nieces and nephews and cousins, sister-in-law Sandee (Wayne) Anderson. He is preceded in death by his wife Mary Kay, his son, Rob Allen, and his parents.
Mayville ND
You have my deepest sympathies. I’m sorry I wasn’t able to attend either service. He was so great at giving me ‘grief’, but always with a twinkle in his eyes. He’ll be missed by many.
Jamestown ndDear family of Jerry,
I am so sorry for your loss. I have happy memories as a child getting together with the Elliotts at grandpa’s and grandma’s in Sanborn. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Betty Diemert Sandness
Waite Park MN
My sympathy to all of you from one of Jerry’s many cousins.
Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Barb
Grand Forks ND
I am very sad to hear that Jerald (Smokey) has passed on. He and your mother were great loving couple. I worked at Ryan’s with Jerald and Mary Kay. He was surely missed when he retired at Ryan’s. My thoughts and Prayers go out to the Family at this time of sorrow.
Roseburg OregonOur thoughts are all good about Jerry, even though we didn’t get much time with him, and we would like to extend our positive feelings to his family and friends. I talked to my mom “Rosie” today and she has many stories of living with Abby and Loraine, Jerry and the rest, back in the late 40’s. She asks that I extend her condolences and prayers to the family.
Valley City ND
Our sympathy is with all of you during this time of loss and grieving. Love, Mary and Ron
Milnor ND
My sympathies to your family.
I serve with Mike on the AgCountry Board of Directors.
San Diego CA
Dear Cousins.
Sister Betty just called to inform me of Jerry’s death. He was a happy man who worked very hard.
My sympathy and thoughts are with you and the whole family
Love
Grover
Hillsboro Our sympahties to Jerry’s family in his passing. Jerry was always so fun to visit with and his conversations will remain very fond memories. Let us know if you need anything…we are thinking of you all.