Gerald L Carollo Obituary (2023)

Gerald Lee Carollo, 75, passed away on June 27, 2023, in Ellensburg, WA from complications of open-heart surgery. He was born October 13, 1947, in Ellensburg, WA to Albeno G. and Violet S. (Hampton) Carollo and raised on the family farm in the Teanaway Valley. Gerald and Donna McBeth were married on June 20, 1970, in Bremerton, WA and had just celebrated their 53rd anniversary. He was a pipefitter with Local #26 and worked for Stirrett-Johnson Inc. for 33 years retiring in 2005 when they moved from Bremerton back to family property in Cle Elum, WA. He loved and was proud of his family, his friends quickly became family, he loved fishing, hunting, and spending time outdoors. He just spent the last three years restoring a 1950 Ford F-1 pick up truck that he had since 1970. He was very generous with his time and talents and was always willing to help family, friends, neighbors, and strangers. He was known for his giving spirit, endless energy, smoked fish, pepperoni, and homemade wine. Gerald and Donna have spent much time in Alaska fishing with long time friends and have crossed the U.S. many times visiting almost all 50 states. They also have spent time in Italy, New Zealand and Europe on a river cruise. Besides his wife Donna, "Ger" is survived by his mother Violet Carollo Burke, daughters Tina Carollo-Jewell and Carrie Carollo-Burlison and sons (he did not call them in-laws) Dan Jewell and Chris Burlison. He loved his grandchildren Bryce and Sadie White and Danika and Trevor Jewell and great-grandson Oliver White. He was preceded in death by his father Albeno Carollo and brothers Vern and Michael Carollo. A Celebration of Life will be held on July 29, 2023 at 12:30pm at Swauk-Teanaway Grange, 1361 Ballard Hill Rd. Cle Elum, WA 98922. Memorials may be sent to Swauk-Teanaway Grange Scholarship Fund P.O. Box 401 Cle Elum, WA 98922 Online condolences may be made to the family at www.brooksidefuneral.com. Brookside Funeral Home & Crematory is caring for the family.