Jerry Ingraham, age 68 of Colfax, passed away on Saturday, April 21, 2018, at Nelson Manor in Newton. Memorial services will be held on Friday, April 27, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at the Howard Street Christian Church. The family will greet friends following the service at a luncheon. Memorials may be directed to the Alzheimer's Association or the Nelson Manor Activity Fund. Condolences may be left for the family at
www.coburnfuneralhomes.com
The son of Marvin Mitchell and Marjorie (Howell) Ingraham, Jerry was born on October 3, 1949, in Newton, Iowa. He graduated from Colfax High School in 1969. On August 16, 1968, Jerry was united in marriage to Pamela Kintz. Jerry worked with his dad at the body shop and towing, worked at the family DX Station until 1970 and also at Maytag for 30 years, retiring in 2000. Jerry was also part owner of the Auto Inn. He enjoyed old cars, especially his 1964 Corvette, going to flea markets, buying and selling storage units. He also enjoyed wintering at his home in Arizona but most of all he enjoyed time spent with his kids, grandchildren and his grand dogs, Bella and Hank.
Those left to honor his memory include his wife, Pam; two daughters, Michelle (Jeff) Verwers and Crystal (Brian) Berkey; a son Ryan (Jill) Ingraham; eight grandchildren, Mason, Chloe, Abigail and Asa Verwers; Jakob, Breann, Emily and Kyle Berkey; two sisters, Chardell (Chuck) Stiffler and Mardell (Jim) Tomlonovic; and a brother, Terry (Jolene Vaux) Ingraham. Preceding Jerry in death were his parents, and grandparents, Alex and Dot Ingraham and Dorothy and Marvin Howell.
Visitation
Howard Street Christian Church
101 N Locust Street Colfax, Iowa 50054
The family will greet friends following the service at a luncheon at the church.
Service
Howard Street Christian Church
101 N Locust Street Colfax, Iowa 50054
10:30 AM