Jerry D. Garland

Jerry D. Garland, 87 Beatrice died Friday, September 9, 2016 in Lincoln, NE. He was born July 14, 1929 in Mulberry, AR. At a young age Jerry moved to Glendora, California. He married Wanda Harper on September 5, 1954, they lived in California until 1968 when the moved to Wyoming. Jerry relocated his business to California 1987. After he retired he moved to Basin, WY Area then to Beatrice in 2010. He married Vonda (Spargur) Roberts on February 14, 2013.  Jerry served his country in the U.S. Army as a paratrooper in the 11th Airborne from May, 1946 to November, 1947.

Survivors include his wife, Vonda Roberts Garland; 3 sons, Jay Garland and wife Nancy of Lakewood, CO, Dave Garland and Kim of Umpire, AR, and Wes Garland and wife Tina of Beatrice;  9 grandchildren, Cameron, Rose, Devin, Mary Jo, Ryan, Gunner, Savanna, Rebecca, and Benjamin; 6 great-grandchildren; 2 brothers, Billy and Paul; and nieces and nephews. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Baby Sue (Fisher) Garland; 1st wife Wanda Harper (6/14/2001).

The Family will greet friends with the body in state from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, September 12, 2016.  Funeral Services will be held 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at Christ Community Church with Pastor Dan Martin officiating.  Graveside services will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday, September 15, 2016 in the Mount View Cemetery, Basin, WY.   A guestbook is available online at www.harmanwrightmortuary.com  Harman-Wright Mortuary and Crematory in charge of services.

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