Happy Birthday Jerry - We Miss You!

Feb. 25 – In Memory of Gerald Michael Ebersole - Son, Brother, Father
Happy Birthday Jerry - We Miss You!

Today is our second oldest sibling’s birthday. We lost Jerry to lung cancer a few years ago. He passed away 3 weeks after my Mother in Law, it was a tough month. He was 52 years old. The five of us siblings were so fortunate that we could be at his bedside to say goodbye to him and let him know how much we loved him. It's the first time I was with someone when they passed, and it was a real honor.

Jerry was the oldest son, named Gerald, after my Dad, but we always called him Jerry. Jerry was so kindhearted, and sweet. He had a heart of gold. He was easy going and kind and thoughtful to all whose lives he touched. Unfortunately, life was not as easy on him, as he was on others. He got a lot of tough breaks, and because he was easy going, it was hard for him to get over the hurdles that life sent him.

We know that Mom and Dad have now joined you. Jerry, you are in our hearts forever, we love you and we miss you terribly. -- Your family

**The photo was taken Feb. 1961, Dad and Jerry shoveling out the lane of snow. At the top of the lane on the right hand side is where our sister Julie's house now sits. The baby I'm holding is our brother Tim. (Mom and I brought Daddy some coffee for a break)