Gerald Markham

On Dec. 17, 2002, Jerry returned to our Heavenly Father. Jerry was admitted to Providence Hospital Everett Nov. 21, 2002, needing a new aorta valve and quintuple bypass. The heart surgery was a success. Three days later his lungs started to fail him. During his three and a half week stay, he fought pneumonia and collapsed lungs. By this time he could fight no longer.

Jerry was born in Washington. D.C., Jan. 24,1931, to Preston and Marie Markham. Gruman AeroSpace in New York employed him. In 1967 he was transferred to Oak Harbor with his wife and family. Being very proud of where he lived, Jerry worked very hard to beautify Oak Harbor thus being awarded Citizen of the Year in 1982. Soon after, he and his wife, Asuncion (Shingi) were transferred to England for five years then to Germany for another five years.

Returning to Oak Harbor in 1982, Jerry retired from NorthrupGrumman. He loved to work in his yard and watch the eagles fly overhead. Jerry is survived by his wife, Shingi, of 50 years; daughters Kathy and Tonya; sons Ron, Bernie, and Jerry; thirteen grandchildren; and two great grandchildren.

Jerry passed away peacefully with his family at his side singing his favorite hymns.

In lieu of flowers, his family asks that donations be made in his name to the American Heart Association. A special thanks given to the doctors, respiratory team and Critical Care Unit Nursing Staff at Providence Everett for their tremendous effort and support.