Willis Gerald (Jerry) Worthy peacefully passed away on April 8, 2025 in Pullman,

Washington, and will be lovingly remembered by his family and all who knew

him.

Jerry was born in Colfax, Washington on September 1, 1932. He grew up in

Elberton, Washington, attending school in nearby Palouse. He joined the Navy

after high school, proudly serving his country in the Korean War. He returned to

the U.S. and attended the University of Idaho, intending to pursue a career as an

officer in the Navy. Plans changed when he reconnected with Rena Joanne

Osterlund, an acquaintance from Potlatch, Idaho. They remained happily

married for 71 years. Jerry worked in maintenance and construction for

Washington State University for 30 years, retiring at age 50. He then tried his

hand as a residential and commercial real estate agent for many years in

Pullman, forging friendly community connections that would last for decades.

Jerry is survived by his three children Michael, Karen, and Jeffrey (Margot), six

grandchildren (Derek, Heather [Keith], Rachel [Rob], John, William, and Emily)

and three great grandchildren (Kristen, Lily, and Saiorse).  Jerry was survived by

his wife Rena Joanne (Osterlund) by only a few weeks.

Jerry lived a life filled with love and dignity, and will be forever remembered by

those whose lives he touched.

Jerry will be laid to rest with his wife Joanne at the Pullman City Cemetery.  Arrangements have been entrusted to Corbeill Funeral Home, Pullman, WA.