In memory of

Geraldine "Jerry" Compton

Oct 30, 1939
Jan 13, 2020

Obituary

Jerry graduated to heaven after an extended illness on January 13th. 2020

Jerry was born in Eugene, Oregon. October of 1939 to Ross and Mary Pryor.

She is proceeded in death by her parents Ross and Mary Pryor and 16 siblings that we know of.

Survivors include her husband, William (Bill) Compton; daughters, Christine (Duane) McMullen, and Sandra Compton. Grand-children; Crystal (Bobby) Cade, Nicole (Leisa) McMullen, and William Gantt. Great- grandson; Lucas Gerard, brother Michael and sister Brenda.

Jerry and Bill were married August of 1958 in Eugene, Oregon.

Jerry enjoyed hunting, fishing, and being outdoors, she also loved cooking and helping everyone she met. Her biggest love next to her family was her love for God.

A Celebration of Life is scheduled for 1:00 pm on Saturday February 22nd. 2020 at Amity Christian Church, 1305 Goucher st. Amity, Oregon. Potluck to follow.

Service Information

Celebration of Life
February 22, 2020 1:00 PM
Amity Christian Church
1305 Goucher st. Amity, Oregon

~Potluck to follow~

Messages of Sympathy

  1. Mary Mayor says:

    The most charished and valuable gift I ever received in my 60+ years of life, has been the gift of Jerry's love.
    Truely there are not enough words in a dictionary to discribe all that she was, and still is, to me and so many others.
    I was a pre-teen when I was blessed to have Jerry introduced into my life. I had no clue of what difference that her and Bill's love would have in my life.
    I am so ever appreciative and grateful for the family God gave me that day.
    I was told and shown by example the meaning of unconditional Love thru out the years by Jerry and Bill. They are the bestest parents ever. I say parents but I think of them as Doctor's because they certainly had more patience (patients) than anyone I've ever known.
    Because of Jerry, my life is fuller, my love of God is deeper, and I'm richer than I ever thought I could be. All because of the True Love I have been given by Jerry.
    It's actually hard for me to call her 'Jerry' because she's been my "Mama" since before I even met my biological mom.
    Bill is my daddy, Sandy is my sister, and Chris is my Sis. They are and have been my true family. There aren't words to express my love for each and everyone of them.
    Daddy was head of the household but Mama ran the roost. And they made every house they moved to, into a happy loving home. Full of their Godly love and support always.
    Mama you were the greatest teacher I ever had and I miss you but know that the pain you lived with for so many years here on Earth is no longer in you. And the lessons you taught us here about being on the right side of God, continue as you now are standing next to Gods right side and holding His right hand, watching and praying for us all. We are shedding tears here by your taking wings to heaven but we smile with so many wonderful memories you caused in our lives. By the way, today I see that you are wearing the most beautiful smile ever. I am so happy you are happy standing beside our Father.

    Whether by mail, by phone or in person, the last words were always,"I Iove you". It wasn't "Goodbye". And I want to continue that tradition today. So dearest Mama Jerry, I say not goodbye, I say, I love you, and look forward to hugging you, as we shall be together again, in God's time.
    As we mourn your loss of life here, we also rejoice and celebrate that we were blessed to be a part of it.
    We are all God's children, so this means that while here on Earth, Jerry was my 'Mama' (Mom) but when we meet again, she will be my sister. I love my sisters, and Bill, my brother, daddy too. Blessing always.

  2. Dj says:

    Miss you Aunt Jerry so much.. One of my favorites hands down... You showed me what love was just looking at your husband... Great man... Rest in piece aunt Jerry

  3. Brenda Pryor says:

    Jerry I love you with all my heart. I miss you already so much. Saying good-bye to my last sister hasn't been easy but you're home now with Jesus and all the rest of our family. I almost envy you. I don't know of anyone who will ever live up to your bravery, your strength, your faith and your unselfish endearing love for your family, your friends and everyone you ever met. You were truly an amazing, caring and loving sister. You're in Gods presents now in Heaven and I can't be sad about that. I will truly miss our talks on the phone. I'll especially miss hearing you ending every call with I LOVA LOVA LOVE YOU!

    God sure made a masterpiece when he created you.
    Your loving ways, your faithful heart, your beauty thru and thru.
    You gave 120% in all that you would do.
    There just won't every truly be another quite like you.
    Your boldness strength and confidence, your reassuring truth and ways
    Gave all with privilege to know you, encouragement, Hope and faith.
    You'll never know how many lives you touched how much love you were deserving.
    God said time to take you home good and faithful servant.

  4. Dana Gibson says:

    Jerry was one of the best women I've ever had the pleasure to know and love. Her caring and loving nature will be missed by many.

  5. Staff of Johnson Funeral Home says:

    It has been an honor to serve Jerry's amazing family. Thank you for trusting Johnson Funeral Home with her arrangements.

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