Jerry Charles West

Jerry Charles West, age 72, of Cave Junction, died September 12, 2014 at his home.

A celebration of life will be at 5:00 p.m., Saturday, October 11, 2014 at Jerry’s residence. Southern Oregon Cremation Services are in charge of arrangements.

Jerry was born July 12, 1942 in Millington, Illinois. In 1960 he graduated from Sandwich High School in Sandwich, Illinois. For 30 years while living in Alaska, Jerry logged, worked on the Alaska pipeline and helped clean up the Valdez oil spill. He also logged in Washington and Oregon. Some said he was the hardest worker. In 1982 he moved from Powers, Oregon to Cave Junction.

Jerry was a member of a labor union.

Jerry enjoyed collecting stamps and coins as well as unique quality items. He took a lot of pride in his belongings (neat freak). He restored vintage cars, built hot rods, and enjoyed listening to 70s and 80s music.

Survivors include four children, Dwayne Adams of Key Biscayne, Florida, Dawn Denvir of Laurie, Missouri, Deirdre West of Coos Bay, Oregon, and Blaine West of Powers, Oregon; and five grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father, Gerald West and his partner, Dixie Canfield.