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Jerry McCaw Obituary
Jerry is survived by his wife, Lora McCaw; sons, Ed and Allen McCaw; daughters-in-law, Kelly and Meghan McCaw; grandsons, Austin, Cole, Brady and Dylan McCaw. Jerry is preceded in death by his father LeRoy McCaw; mother Ruth McCaw; and sister Patricia Barnes.
Jerry was born on January 25th, 1947 in Durango, Colorado to parents LeRoy and Ruth McCaw. Jerry attended grade school at the Oxford grange, and graduated from Ignacio High School in 1965. Jerry married his high school sweetheart, Lora Hronich in 1966. Jerry graduated from Colorado State University in 1972 with a degree in Civil Engineering. Jerry moved back to the family farm and worked for the Soil Conservation Service for the next 37 years as a civil engineer helping many farmers and ranchers implement conservation and irrigation practices. Jerry was active on local boards of directors including the Ignacio School Board, Basin COOP, La Plata Electric Association, Habitat Partnerships, King Consolidated Ditch and the Southwest Basin Water Round Table.
Jerry was intelligent, quick witted and generous beyond belief. Jerry loved God, family and country unfailingly. Jerry enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with family on the ranch.
A funeral is scheduled for Friday, September 4th, 10 a.m. at the Pine River Valley Baptist Church followed with a burial at the Florida Cemetery. Pastor David McCaw will officiate the ceremony. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Jerry's life. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to La Plata-Archuleta Cattlemen at P.O. Box 2524, Durango, CO 81302. The family would like to thank friends for their support over the past few months.
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Rita Warfield
September 7, 2015
I worked with Jerry at the Soil Conservation Service. He was such a great guy with a warm heart and everyone who worked with him respected him. So sorry to hear of his passing at so young an age. My thoughts go to his family. He did so much for this county. Rita Warfield
September 5, 2015
Lora, Ed, Allen and the entire McCaw clan, As you in the family know so well, Jerry was one of a kind! His contribution to community is unmatched, and the LPEA board was far better because of him. With great respect and love, Pam & John Patton
Bud Larsen
September 5, 2015
Rest in peace, Jerry.
Cecilia Velasquez-Robbins
September 4, 2015
His kind and giving heart will be missed by so many. My deepest condolences to Lora, the boy's, and the rest of the family
Bobby and Beatrice Pacheco
September 3, 2015
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. We extend our deepest condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and Jerry our dear friend and classmate.
September 2, 2015
From Leonard J Scott and Family, Friends from Navajo Nation (Former NAPI Chief Operations Officer for NAPI) our Condolences to the McCaw family, he was a friend and gave me advice on farming and cattle operations ! He will be miss, but his sprint will always be among us
susan franzheim
September 2, 2015
...Jerry was invaluable with my non-partisan oil and gas communication work plus land-use consulting with LPC southeast land issues.
...We were blessed to have him in our lives!
KALEN ELLIOTT
September 2, 2015
KATHY AND I ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS WE WILL
MISS JERRY'S HUMOR AND WIT AND HIS ADVICE YOU ARE IN OUR PRAYERS
KALEN AND KATHY
Jim Piccoli
September 1, 2015
Jerry lived life to the fullest and tackled problems head on. Ed and Allen, you and his grandkids will most certainly do the same, bar none. I will miss seeing him at the Dutch Creek trailhead mending things on the summer range. Mine and Diana's thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Judy Creek - Christensen
September 1, 2015
On behalf of our whole family we are so sorry for your loss. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you all! He was a wonderful neighbor! He was not just our friend he was family and the Creek family was so blessed to have the McCaw family in their lives. He will be missed! May God bless you all with peace and comfort. Love and hugs!
September 1, 2015
I will always remember Jerry for his wit and his true friendship. He led a life to be admired.. My husband Don and I extend our deepest condolences to the family in their loss of a truly great guy.
Cookie Seale
September 1, 2015
My sincere sympathy and condolences to Lora, Eddie and Allen and their families. Be assured now that he is no longer in pain and is enjoying time with Uncle LeRoy, Auntie Ruth and Pat and all the rest of the family. My love and prayers with you all.
Cousin, Sheri Wyatt
Martha Mccaw Nelson
September 1, 2015
Sincere condolences and love sent to Lora, Ed, Allen and their families. I know you will miss Jerry terribly but let your memories of the happy times sustain you. There is nothing better than a strong family, and you all have that. Peace be with you all. Marty {cousin}
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