Jerry Morast, age 70, of Fallon passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Monday, December 31 at the University of Utah Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Jerry was born on December 3, 1942, at the Terry hospital, the son of Arthur and Katherine Morast. He attended grade school at the Sunshine School, a country school one and 3/4 miles from his home. He would either ride horseback or walk to school each morning. When the Sunshine School closed in 1957, he attended school in Terry. He then did farming and ranching with his father on their farm 34 miles north of Terry until the fall of 1967 except for a short period in 1964 and 1965 when he worked road construction near Alzada, MT and at the Chevron Service Station in Glendive, MT.
On August 21, 1965, Jerry and Arlene Sackman were married at the Zion Lutheran Church in Glendive, MT. They then moved to his parents farm north of Terry, and he helped his father with the farming and ranching. In October 1967, they moved to Arlene’s parents’ farm 10 miles south of Fallon. They remained there until 1985, when they bought an irrigation unit 4 miles northeast of Fallon where he resided until his death. They have three children Brian, Brenda and Bruce.
Jerry was a member and elder of Grace Lutheran Church in Fallon. He was a member of the Fallon School Board and belonged on a Fallon bowling league for a number of years. Jerry enjoyed attending his grandchildren’s church and school activities.
Jerry is survived by his wife, Arlene; two sons, Brian (Sheryl) of Fallon, MT and Bruce (Kari) of South Heart, ND; a daughter, Brenda (Klint) Flint of Baker, MT; 2 sisters, Tillie (Gene) Beckers of Plentywood, MT and Esther (Norman) Anderson of Glendive, MT; two sisters-in–law, Eldora Myers and Lorena Olson; eight grandchildren, Ashley, Alyssa, Aaron, Konner, Hallie, Neissa, Raylee and Megan; numerous nieces and nephews. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents; 3 brothers, Melvin, Robert, and Lloyd; one sister, Leona Sell; three brothers-in-law, Richard Schwartz, John Kalmback, Dan Stickel and one niece, Julianne Jerry.
Visitation will be held on Friday, January 4, 2013 from 2:00-8:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Terry. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 5, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at the Grace Lutheran Church in Fallon. Interment will follow in the family lot of the Prairie County Cemetery in Terry. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Terry is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Service Schedule
Visitation
2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Friday January 4, 2013
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
Terry, Montana 59349
Service Schedule
Visitation
2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Friday January 4, 2013
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
Terry, Montana 59349
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Kelly, Dulcy and family says
So sorry to hear of Jerry’s passing. You are all in our prayers.
DeLynn and Angie Meidinger says
To All of Jerry’s Family: We were so shocked to hear of Jerry’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time…May God wrap his loving arms around you all and give you peace as you grieve..
Cole, Nikki, Sierra & Rio says
Sorry to hear of Jerry’s passing. Your family is in our prayers. God bless!
Bobby & Missy Thielen & Family says
To Jerry’s Family–you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Your Dad was a neat guy as we got to know him camping. It was a lot of fun visiting with him.
Arlen and Alice Miller says
To all of Jerrys family, Words can’t say the hurt of lossing a close freind , We feel so bad of the lose, Just have to trust God he needed him more than we do.Our prayers go out to the family , who was always their for Jerry. to give them strenth and understanding. Love, God Bless!
Troy and JoDee Hess says
We are so sorry to hear of Jerry’s passing. Our prayers for God’s comfort go out to all of his family.
Susie and Dwight Hauck says
We are so sorry to hear about Jerry. Know you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Arlene hang tight onto your children and family to make it through this tough time. We send prayers to you all. Love Dwight and Susie Hauck
Brad and Jody Haidle says
So shocked to hear of Jerry’s passing. Our thoughts and many prayers go out to your family at this difficult time. Sincerely, Brad and Jody
Willard and Diane Unruh says
We just wanted to let you know our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family through this heartbreaking time. Nothing we can say will ease your pain but just wanted you to know we are thinking of you. Love to you and your family . Willard and Diane Unruh
Mark & Donna Underberg says
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Darlene & families says
Arlene, Brian, Brenda, Bruce & families,
We are so sorry for this great loss. Jerry and I shared many laughs and loved them all. Let God guide you, giving you extra love, strength, courage and understanding, most of all comfort and faith. Wish I were with you but I will be very soon,
Love you all,
Darlene
Chantelle says
Arlene, Brian, Brenda, Bruce and families,
I am so sorry for your loss. I know words are not going to make you feel any better but do know we have you in our thoughts and prayers.
We, Ral and I, grew up together with Brian (well he is much older-haha), Brenda, and Bruce spending many times together through
4-H, sports and other events. These memories will always be something to hold on to. Jerry was always there as was Dad and now they are both looking down on us watching and waiting for us to join them someday.
Love to you all,
Chantelle
John & Terra Doll says
Arlene and family – I am sadden to learn of Jerry’s passing. Jerry always had a twinkle in his eye and a positive attitude to share. I will always cherish the chats and jokes that were shared at the drugstore or whenever we would run into each other. I remember Jerry and his grandson sitting at the bar at the Moose at a family wedding and the two of them were having a “drink” and chatting about the monkey suits they were wearing. Just precious! Cherish the memories as they will be forever and will help you through the days ahead. Stay strong!
Chris annd Glenda says
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Cherish the memories of a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Hugs to all of you
Vivian and Derald Reno says
Arlene and family,
We are very saddened to here of the death of Jerry, Our thoughts and prayers will be with
you as you go through these next few days and the days ahead. Our sympathy goes
out to you.
Vivian and Derald
Aaron and Patty Dinardi Family says
We send our deepest sympathies and thoughts and prayers to you all in this difficult time, Pryaing for peace and comfort for you all!
Karen & Russell Glaeske says
Dear Arlene, I am so sorry about your losing Jerry. He was always friendly when we saw each other. So sorry. Karen and Russell
Tim & Mary Grube says
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Milton & Ellen Dockter says
We were shocked to hear that Jerry had passed away. The last we had heard was that he was doing really well. We hadn’t heard that he had fallen. May God be with all of you at this difficult time.
Sandie (Waldo) Viall says
Dear Arlene and Family, I am saddened to hear of Jerry ‘s death. I know you have sad days in front of you. I can only hope that you find comfort in family and friends and that your wonderful memories bring healing. Please know that I will be thinking of you.
Valerie Plaisted-Harman says
Dear Family–I so enjoyed knowing Jerry. He had a great sense of humor and a smile on his face when ever I saw him. It is very hard to keep your sense of humor when you are ill but he somehow managed. Know that my prayers are with all of you during this trying time.
ELMER AND AVIS SPIDEL says
ARLENE AND FAMILILY WE ARE SADDENED AT HEARING OF THE DEATH OF JERRY AND PRAY THAT GOD WILL GIVE YOU STRENGTH IN THIS TIME OF SORROW.
Dwain and Betty Hackman says
We were so sorry to hear of Jerry’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Marty & Jeanette O'Dea says
Arlene & family, you are in our thoughts and prayers I chuckle when I think of Jerry, he loved giving me grief when I worked at Terry Ford Jerry’s death brought back a lot of good memories and that is what everyone needs to hang on to. Jerry was a good guy and you were all so lucky to have him
Sincerely
Jeanette & Marty
Andrea Miler says
The Jerry Morast Family,
Totally shocked to hear about the passing of Jerry. Jerry was a very great guy with a good since of humor that liked to joke around. Jerry was also like a second dad to me having been great and close friends with him my whole entire life. Jerry is really going to be missed greatly by everyone who knew him and who came in contact with him. My prayers and thoughts go out to the whole entire family during this difficult time in your life. Hold on to the great memories that you have with Jerry.
Scott Waldo says
Arlene and family,
My thoughts and prayers go out to you. You all and Jerry were wonderful neighbors and especially caring for Mom and Dad. An enormous thanks to you and heartfelt prayers as well.
Scott
Margie Jacobsen says
Dear Arlene and family,
My thoughts are with you and I send my deepest sympathies. Jerry always had a smile and was so positive. It was such a joy to visit with him when he came to the Lab at PCH. I really liked him! Arlene, he was so proud of you and the extras you did like making his vests. Sincerely,
Margie Jacobsen
Stuart & Sheila (Schroeber) McCalmont says
Arlene, Brian, Brenda, and Bruce,
So sorry to hear about Jerry’s passing. I will remember his big smile and hearty laugh. May you feel God’s strength surrounding you as you grieve and enjoy the precious memories of Jerry.
Sheila McCalmont
Linda and Walt Koehler says
Dear Arlene, Brian, Brenda, Bruce and families…
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this sorrowful time. Words convey so little when hearts feel so much. I love this quote by Thomas Moore that was sent to me when my mom passed away… ‘Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal..’
Love, Linda and Walt
Bonnie, Ivan and girls says
Arlene, Brian, Brenda, Bruce and families: we are so saddened by Jerry’s passing. We often think back of the great times we shared with Jerry playing games over the holidays. He will be greatly missed and thought of often. God gave you a great angel who walked the earth in Jerry’s shoes. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Rodney and Marta Asche says
We are sorry to hear off your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers and may you always cherish your memories, and may time ease your sorrow.