Obituary of Jerry Wayne Humphreys

Jerry Wayne Humphreys (63) passed away at his home in Fernwood, ID on May 12, 2015 after an extended illness.  Jerry was born to William and Ruby Humphreys on January 2, 1952 in Dermott, AR.  As a child, Jerry lived in McGhee, AR until his family relocated to Plainview, AR.  The family again relocated to Hermiston, OR where Jerry attended school graduating from Hermiston High School. Following high school, Jerry worked in the Hermiston area, including working for a Sawmill in Heppner.  On October 8th 1971, Jerry married Karma Lynn Gilham and started a family.  The family made their home in Heppner where Jerry worked at the Kinzua Mill and Heppner Pine Mill. In the early 1980’s, Jerry moved to St. Maries and later bought property in Fernwood, ID.  He went to work in Prudhoe Bay, Ak as an equipment operator and truck driver for some of the drilling companies.  After 30 years of working up north he retired on March 01, 2011 and was able to spend the last 4 years enjoying his property in Fernwood, ID. Jerry enjoyed visiting with family and friends.  He loved his home in Fernwood and the serenity offered by its surroundings. He is survived by his son Tracy Humphreys and daughter in-law Amy Humphreys of Aurora, OR; his daughter Tami Rose and son in-law Ed Rose of Canby, OR and daughter Stacy Humphreys of Aurora, OR. His grandchildren Julien Frolov, Alexis Raine, Brandon Rose, Kahleia Rose and Jaci-Ann Humphreys and his great-granddaughter River.   His brothers Lewis and Barbara Humphreys of Dardenell, AR, Lloyd Humphreys of Lexington, OR, and Eddie Glasscock of Elk City, OK; sisters Rachel Humphreys of Dallas, TX, and Minnie and David Lunsford of Reno, NV.  Jerry is also survived by numerous loving nieces and nephews.  He is preceded in death by his parents William and Ruby Humphreys and brothers Carl Humphreys and Leslie Humphreys.  Jerry has made many friends in Northern Idaho and Oregon that he loved like family.  His genuine and unconditional love will be missed by many. A service is scheduled for May 23, 2015 2:00 PM at the Fernwood Community Bible Church. A gathering of family and friends to share a meal will follow at the church The family asks the friends of Jerry to please bring photos of your favorite memory of Jerry to share with them.