Gerald 'Jerry' Foy Obituary (1936

Gerald Leonard Foy, age 82, of Yakima, went to be with his Lord on June 5, 2019 after a short battle with cancer. Born in Yakima on October 2, 1936 to Ted and Dolores (LaFramboise) Foy, Jerry attended an all boys school ( Marquette High School) and married his high school (St. Joseph Academy) sweetheart, Joy Lynn Heintz on October 8, 1955. Joy passed away in December of 2017 leaving a big hole in Jerrys life. Jerry worked for Pacific Northwest Bell for 33 years retiring at the age of 53, a career he enjoyed. He went on to a couple more years working at various jobs but his real enjoyment was helping and serving in the communities of which he and Joy lived. They both did this well. They were very involved with the Catholic communities of each city they lived, faith being most important in their lives. He served on the city councils in Aberdeen and Yakima as well as mayor of Aberdeen for a term. In Yakima, he worked on the Central Washington State Fair board for 12 years, a yearly event that brought his huge family together. Jerry, always a willing handyman, helped many family members, neighbors, friends and strangers throughout his life, leaving a wonderful example for his children and their families. He is survived by his 5 children, Greg (Laurie), Rick, Therese (Doug) Backholm, Tammie (Terry) Corrigan, and Geoff (Bonny), his 14 grandchildren, Adam (Michelle), Justin (Annette), Melina (Dale) Meador, Stephen (Paige), Claire (Jase) Michener, Laurel (Grant) Knowles, Wyatt (Piper), Warren, Jet, Trevor (Olivia), Phillip (Margaret), Candice, Gabriella, and Eleanor, and his 22 great grandchildren, Logan, Meg, Gwen, Jirah, Samantha, Rex, Pear, Jovie, Pike, Crew, Hazel, Audrey, Josie, Leah, Elise, Kate, Opal, Addison, Gauge, Florida, Clement, Rocco, and 2 more on the way. He is also survived by his brothers, Fred and Ken (Ly), and a sister in law, Marian Heintz.. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents and step dad, Ed Foy (brother to Ted), his brother Freds wife, Sue, and their son, Fred Jr. and also his Godparents, Leonard and Eliane Dufault, who played a huge role in his life. A big shout out to our brother, Rick for his loving kindness towards mom and dad these last 10 years, especially. Dad can rest assured that Jasmine, his beloved dog, will be well cared for by Rick. Special thanks are given to Charlene Johnson and her daughter, Emily for their help in this last year of Jerrys life. Jerry wants you to know that God, family and community matter. Do all you can to promote them. There will be a Memorial Mass on Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at 10:30am at Holy Family Catholic Church (5315 Tieton Dr, Yakima, WA 98908). Memorial Mass Holy Family Catholic Church Wednesday, June 19, 2019 10:30 AM 5315 Tieton Dr Yakima, WA 98908