CANYON COUNTRY, CA.: Jerry Dale Waller, 79 of Canyon Country, CA passed away Monday, April 13, 2020 from an extended illness.
He was born in Summitville, IN on Sept. 4, 1940 to Carl and Marie Waller and was the youngest of eight siblings. After his 1958 high school graduation, he attended the University of Cincinnati on an academic scholarship and studied Mechanical Engineering. He was the first in the family to receive a college degree. Subsequent to college graduation he moved to Marietta, GA. where he worked for Lockheed. In 1968 he was transferred to Burbank, CA meeting his wife, Susan in 1970 and marring in 1973. After the birth of their sons, Daniel John and Jeffery Dean, the family moved to Canyon Country, CA where his wife still resides. He continued to work for Lockheed in the Skunk Works Division in Palmdale until his retirement in 2000.
Jerry is survived by his wife of 46 years, Susan and his son Jeff (Lisa), grandchildren Avery ((9) and Morgan (7). Siblings Larry (Becky) Waller of Summitville and Shirley (Pete) Garwood of Alexandria.
He was preceded in death by his Danny, his parents Carl and Marie, Siblings Nove June, Eugene, Carl Jr., Delores and Robert.
He will peacefully rest in the Gardens of Pioneers at Eternal Valley in Santa Clarita, CA.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to a charity of your choice.
Whetsel Funeral Service is honored to assist the Waller family.
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