Gerald (Jerry) Thomas Phelps

Gerald (Jerry) Thomas Phelps, 72, passed away in the early hours of Feb. 15, 2018, in Jefferson County, Colo. He has been valiantly fighting against heart and lung disease for many years.

Jerry was born Dec. 10, 1945, in Rock Springs.He is the youngest of four children born to Annie Mary Tingey and George Edward Phelps.

Jerry attended Washington Elementary School and Green River High School in Green River, graduating from Green River High School in 1964.

In May of 1965, Jerry was drafted into the United States Army as a 71B. While home on leave, Jerry married his high school sweetheart, Corlis Spink (Genetti) July 24, 1965, in Green River. As a result of their union, Cindy Lee and Teresa Ann were born. Jerry and Corlis were sealed to each other and their two daughters for time and all eternity in the LDS Salt Lake Temple Oct. 16, 1972.

During his time in the U.S. Army, he served in the Vietnam War, where his awards included Vietnam Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal and Vietnam Campaign Medal. He was honorably discharged as a specialist.

Through his years of being employed he worked at Union Pacific Railroad, Burt and Baker shoes stores, Respond First Aid and Publication Printers.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Corlis, of Lakewood, Colo., his oldest daughter Cindy (Jeanette) Kennel of Rigby, Idaho; his youngest daughter Teresa Phelps of Lakewood, Colo.; his grandchildren from Cindy, Kacie (Justin) Christensen of Idaho Falls, Idaho, Justin (Ashleigh) Garner of Rigby, Idaho and Taylor (Myklaine) Adamson of Twin Falls, Idaho; his grandchildren from Teresa, Amber (Justin) Arbogast of Loveland, Colo., Emory Brandin of Loveland, Colo., Eva Phelps of Lakewood, Colo.

He was also the beloved grandfather of seven great-grandchildren,Jakobe, Deegan, Anistyn, Londyn, Hagan, Rutledge and a baby boy due in May 2018.

Also survived by his brother Eddie (Carolynn) Phelps of Layton, Utah and sister Kathleen (David) Mallory of Green River, as well as many special nephews, nieces and great nieces and nephews.

He he was preceded in death by his mother and father; his father-in-law James Genetti; his brother, Merrill; and his sister-in-law Carrie. There was never a minute that Jerry was not proud of, talked about and loved his family.

He enjoyed being a grandpa and doing his many different magic tricks especially the missing finger trick.

Funeral services will be take place Feb. 26, at 11:30 a.m., at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Lakewood Ward, 6465 West Jewell Avenue, Lakewood, Colo.

Followed by military funeral honors, 1:15-1:45 p.m. at Fort Logan National Cemetery, 3698 Sheridan Boulevard, Denver.

A luncheon will take place at 2 p.m. for family and friends in the cultural hall of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Lakewood Ward, 6465 West Jewell Ave., Lakewood, Colo., provided by the Red Rocks Relief Society.