Jerry Charles Bigler's Obituary
Jerry Charles Bigler, 81, formerly of Escondido California passed away on June 1, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents Sidney E. Bigler and Cula Burrell, his beloved twin brother Larry G. Bigler, sisters Cula Ann Katzky, and Maxine Vallieres.
He left behind his dedicated wife of 60 years Eliza Gae McCoy, and his 9 outstanding children: Diana Claycomb, Jerilyn Hovland, Robert Bigler, Jason Bigler, Elizabeth Boyd, William Bigler, Maria Freelove, Ruth-Ann Frisby, and James Bigler. 30 Grandchildren, 18 Great Grandchildren, and his younger sister Laura Huskey
Services will be held Thursday June 8th, 2023, at Greenwood Memorial Cemetery, San Diego CA. Viewing is from 10:00-10:45 Service to begin at 11:00 AM Graveside 12:15-Followed by a luncheon at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints building 6767 51st Street, San Diego CA. 92120
Jerry was born in Yuma Arizona, April 16, 1942, in a time before ultrasound, Jerry was born first and as an unexpected bonus Larry his twin brother and best friend was born 15 minutes later. In June of 1946 when he was 4 years old, he and his family moved to San Diego. Jerry lived and worked in San Diego his entire life. He was raised in the Lemon Grove area as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
At the tender age of 16 he began working as a bus boy for The Barbecue Pit eventually working his way to head meat cutter. He continued to work for The Barbecue Pit throughout his life until his retirement in 2018.
In 1961 he met his eternal companion, Eliza Gae McCoy. They were married on November 30, 1963, and later sealed in the LDS Los Angles Temple in 1964 for time and eternity. They moved to Escondido CA. where they raised 9 very active and busy children. Jerry enjoyed fishing and camping with his family. Many of his fondest memories were of family camping trips at Doane Pond on Palomar Mountain.
In his later years he moved back into his childhood home to care for his elderly father Sidney Bigler. After his father’s passing in 2019, he and Gae moved to Wisconsin to live with their daughter Diana and later to Utah to live with his son Robert. While living in Elk Ridge Utah his favorite past time was to watch the birds, deer, and other wildlife outside his window.
Jerry will be remembered by many as a hard worker with a big heart and someone who could be relied upon in times of need. He will be remembered with love and affection by his wife, children, and grandchildren.
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