Gerald Arthur Hurst
Published January 24, 2014
Gerald Arthur Hurst
August 18, 1921 – January 3, 2014
Gerry Hurst passed away January 3, 2014 in Lake Havasu City, AZ at the age of 92. He was born August 18, 1921 in Erie, PA to Glen A. Hurst and Lillith M. (Davis) Hurst.
Gerry was a retired City of Renton fireman (1947 – 1972); he also worked barn security at Longacres Race Track; he belonged to the VFW, the American Legion, the Eagles and the Elks. He made Lake Havasu City, Arizona his home for the last 20 years.
Gerry was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years Phyllis D. (Colby) and is survived by his wife of 17 years Marjore Ann (Rice) of Lake Havasu City, AZ; daughters, Carol Hurst Pillon of Kent, and Patricia Hurst Reese of Renton; step-sons Doug Neece of Decatur, IL and Greg Neece of Lake Havasu City, AZ; 6 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren.
Donations can be made in Gerry’s name to Beacon of Hope (hospice care), 500 N. Lake Havasu Ave., Ste B106, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403.
Arrangements were placed under the care of Greenwood Memorial Park Cemetery & Funeral Home. Gerry was laid to rest next to Phyllis on Saturday January 11, 2014.