Jerry Eugene Key

Jerry E Key, 75, passed away on Saturday, October 3 at home with his loving wife, Linda, by his side.  He was born on September 22, 1940 at Bristow, Oklahoma to James and Eustace (Gentry) Key.  At the age of 19, he moved with his Step-Father, Claude Sinor and family to Grandview, Wa.  He enjoyed various work opportunities through the years but mostly was proud of his work for Dion Brothers driving tractor during 18 seasons of grape harvest and painting houses for Wyckoff Farms.

His hobbies included fishing, hunting, woodwork, reading Western novels, playing guitar, and cooking.  He was well known among family and friends to make the best chocolate cake and biscuits and gravy.  He loved country music whether it was going where his brother, J.C., was playing in a band with Bill Holden, jamming at his mother’s with family and friends or listening on the radio.  He was a son, brother, husband, uncle, nephew, cousin, but most of all he was “Papa” to seven grandchildren to whom he all loved dearly.

Jerry is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Linda Key, of Grandview, his children, Jerry Dale Key, Everett, WA, Teresa Key, Post Falls, Id, Edie Vanderhorst, Buxton, OR, Carrie Sanford, Maple Valley , WA, one brother Larry Key (Sandy) of Nampa Vine, WA., grandchildren, Crystal Key, John Silva, Nathan Gullickson , Nick Schroeder, Eli Vanderhorst, Ashleigh Taylor Key, Alexandria Key Sanford, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, and faithful companion, “Bandit”.  He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Dale and J.C. Key.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 10, at the Prosser United Methodist Church at 824 Sixth Street, Prosser, WA.  Those wishing to honor his memory may contribute to the Prosser United Methodist Church where he was a member. You may sign Jerry’s online memorial book at www.funeralhomesmith.com. Smith Funeral Home Ltd. and Crematory in care of arrangements. 

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