1930 ~ 2004
Jerome Croft Horsley, age 73, passed away peacefully in his sleep, at his home May 9, 2004.
He was born October 6, 1930 in Lovell, Wyoming, the son of William Watts and Glen Croft Horsley. He married Nola Nanette Nilsson October 5, 1953 and they later divorced.
Jerry was raised in Lovell, Wyoming, having the perfect childhood roaming the Big Horn Mountain Range and enjoying the family cabin. Jerry loved to fish and hunt with his family. He graduated from Lovell High School where he excelled in basketball and football. Following his graduation, he was called to serve in the Army National Guard as an ammunition supplier in the Korean War. After one year at BYU, he went in to the restaurant business and later enjoyed selling cars. In 1975 he became a real estate broker, which he continued until
his retirement in 2000.
With his family, he especially enjoyed camping and the outdoors. Taking his grandchildren fishing was the joy of his life. Hunting deer and doves were also favorite activities. He was an avid golfer, BYU and Utah Jazz sports fan.
His great devotion to Alcoholics Anonymous as a dedicated sponsor to many people was unprecedented. Jerry's love for others was unconditional and endless. He was loved and respected by all who knew him.
Jerry is survived by his daughter, Catha Sue, her husband, Ralph Elder and their children; Derek, Whitney, Katelyn, Spenser, Connor and Zachary, all of Seattle; one sister, Helen Horsley Kienlen of Worland, Wyoming; one sister-in-law, June Horsley of Boise, ID; one brother, Edward, and his wife Charlene, currently serving in the Ghana, Africa mission, and many loving nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his son, Jerome Byard and an older brother, Arthur William.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 13, 2004, at 12 p.m. in the Cascade Chapel at Sundberg-Olpin Mortuary, 495 South State Street in Orem. Friends and family may call Wednesday from 6:30-8:30 p.m. or Thursday at 11:00 a.m. at the mortuary. Interment will be on Friday in Lovell, Wyoming. Condolences may be sent to the family at