Jerrold ‘Jerry’ Matin, z”l, passed away peacefully Aug. 9, 2021, after Parkinson’s disease took its toll. He is survived by loving wife, Geri; sister, Joanne; daughters, Laura, Kimberli (Charles) and Stephanie (Bill); extended family, Lori (Barry), Pamela (Jeff), Bruce (Teri); grandchildren, Rich (Bobbi), Ashley, Kyle (Katrina), Jason, Anna and Sarah; and great-grandchildren, Hava and Harrison.
He was born Sept. 14, 1927, to Leo and Esse Matin in Portland, where he resided his entire life. He attended Grant High School and graduated from Stanford University. He was a member of Tualatin Country Club for 72 years where golf and Thursday night gin rummy were his passion, as was the B’nai B’rith Men’s Camp. His life’s work was selling and manufacturing in the furniture business.
He married Yvonne in 1964, and a later in life marriage to Geri Reiter was filled with love and laughter. They were ogether for 37 years, which included 23 fun-filled years of extended stays in Maui. The trips stopped when puppy Jake joined the family and traveling ended. He was totally a “Great Guy.” We will miss his smile, sense of humor, the old jokes and his love of life.
Jerry was preceded in death by brother, Ron. 
Remembrances may be made to Sherie Hildreth Ovarian Cancer Foundation, P.O. Box 327, Gladstone, OR 97027.