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Name Jerry L Elo Age 5 Birth Date 1945 Gender Female Birth Place California Marital Status Never Married (Single) Relation to Head of House Daughter Residence Date 1950 Home in 1950 San Diego, San Diego, California, USA Household members Name Age George G Elo 40 Elsie L Elo 33 Jerry L Elo 5
Jerry Willoughby Obituary Jerry Lynn (Elo) Willoughby departed life on August 13th, 2023, at 78-years old. She was born in San Diego, California, the only child of George Gottfried Elo, III and Elsie Ladene Meyers. She graduated from Will C. Crawford High School in 1963.
Jerry married Harold Edward "Ed" Willoughby on February 16th, 1964. They lived in San Diego, the city she loved, and enjoyed the coast dearly together. They were married 45-years before Ed's passing. Ed's urn will be placed with Jerry in their vault in the mausoleum and half of their ashes spread at sea together.
Jerry worked at State Farm Insurance as a Manager for 10–years. Jerry was a dedicated patriot, belonging to several historical / civic groups.
She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and a past Regent of the Linares chapter. A memorial for DAR was held in her honor during the chapter meeting.
She was also a member of the Santa Margarita Chapter NSDAR and a memorial for her was held in September.
Jerry was also a proud member of the Torrey Pines Chapter, Daughters of the American Colonists, serving as Chapter Historian for many years. A memorial service was held for Jerry at the DAC September meeting.
Jerry was also a member of the San Diego Chapter USD1812. A memorial will be held for her on October 26th.
Jerry also belonged to The San Diego Genealogical Society and the Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War.
She was an associate member of the Stonewall Jackson 476 Chapter of the California Division of the United Daughters of the Confederacy. A memorial service was held for Jerry at their September meeting.
She was also an associate member of the First California Company, Jamestowne Society.
Jerry held a passion for her ancestry research and genealogy. In addition, Jerry enjoyed spending time with friends at Starbucks coffee dates, shopping, knitting, music, museums, zoos, plays, fishing and marine interests. She traveled the world, went on many cruises.
A celebration of life service will be at Greenwood Memorial at the Last Supper Chapel on Thursday, November 2nd at 1:30 p.m. with family, friends, and the public is welcome to attend. The dove release ceremony will be at 2:15pm, followed the placement of both Jerry's and Ed's urns in the mausoleum at 2:30 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, Jerry's wishes are that contributions may be made to The San Diego Zoo in her memory or to a local patriotic or civic organization of your choice.
Published by San Diego Union-Tribune on Oct. 22, 2023.
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