Jerry Jennings passed away on June 2, 2009 at the age of 66, at his home in Snohomish, WA.  Jerry was born in Cleveland, OH to Jerry Jennings, Sr. and Dorothy Kloos.  He moved to California as a young boy and graduated from Fillmore High School with the class of 1961.  He attended Ventura College before moving to Oregon where he worked on water drilling rigs.  He saved money and took a year's trip to all 47 states, (excluding Alaska) and Canada on a Honda 4 motorcycle.  He camped, never spending one night in a hotel.

     Jerry and Marilyn married in 1971 and spent over 20 years sailing the San Juan and Canadian Gulf Islands and beyond.  Jerry raced in the Corinthian Yacht Club series.  His most memorable trip was crewing on a race from Capetown South Africa to Rio de Janiero when he worked as a yacht rigger at Nautical Enterprises.

     Jerry loved life, nature and new adventures.  Among Jerry's many other passions were learning to fly a crop duster prop plane, skiing, hiking, motorcycling, camping and vacationing in the national parks.  Jerry also loved music and photography and was always taking pictures at family events.  He will be remembered by those who knew him as a "good guy" who loved to make people laugh and tell corny jokes.

     Jerry is survived by his wife of 38 years, Marilyn; his sister in-law, Patricia Altwegg, brother-in-law, Jim Ross; five nieces and 15 grand nieces and nephews.

     Anyone wishing to see this obituary, which includes pictures of Jerry and Marilyn, can do so by going to hhttp://bartonfuneral.com/2009/06/04/jerry-jennings/.