Gerald W. Weedman, known to most as "Jerry," passed away on March 24, 2026. Jerry served in the Marine Corps and was a Vietnam veteran, a loving husband, a devoted father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend.

Born on December 3, 1948, in Illinois to William and Pearl Weedman, Jerry grew up in a family rooted in love, resilience, and strong values. He was preceded in death by both of his parents; granddaughter, Breanna; and brother-in-law, Leon Barlow. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Sharon; his sons Michael (Cheryl) Weedman and Jonathan (Chris Aichele) Weedman; grandsons Bryson, Nathaniel, Wyatt, Ian, Brenden, and Ethan (Tori); two great-grandchildren; and his siblings Robert (Sherry) Weedman, Judy Barlow, Bonnie (Bill) Thomas, and Geraldine Weedman, as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Jerry epitomized the saying "Once a Marine, always a Marine." Jerry served in Vietnam, 1969-1970, as a machine gunner who spent most of his tour of duty in the jungle. He returned to the U.S. in February of 1970 and on the way to his hometown, made a stop in Idaho to meet the young woman who had faithfully written to him for well over a year. Although they had never met face to face, Jerry felt he had to see her. They met for the first time on February 14, 1970, and the rest is history. It was truly "love at first sight," and they married on August 17, 1971. Throughout their marriage, the love and devotion they shared never faded, and others would often comment that they were still such lovebirds.

Jerry and Sharon settled in the Sunnyslope area in 1977, when Jerry began working for Symms Fruit Ranch. He enjoyed working on the ranch and retired from Symms after 42 years. He loved his time there and made friends and memories that would last a lifetime.

Jerry was simply an incredible man. He was someone who understood sacrifice in ways few ever do, giving not only his service to his country but also his love, guidance, and strength to everyone blessed to be part of his life. Jerry lived his life thinking of others first, and the people who loved him will always remember the warmth and kindness he so easily shared.

His courage was not only defined by his time in uniform but also by the way he lived every day thereafter, with integrity, humility, and an unwavering commitment to his family. Whether he was sharing stories, offering a steady hand, or simply being a quiet source of comfort, he shaped the lives around him with kindness and purpose. Jerry was a stubborn Swede through and through. He was obstinate in his opinions and absolutely tenacious. Although he was easygoing most of the time, when he drew a line in the sand, few were willing to cross that line.

Despite numerous medical challenges in his last years, and true to his nature, none of these struggles stopped him or diminished his indomitable spirit. He recovered from a heart attack in 2025, continued dialysis, and kept up that positive attitude, which was such a testament to his resiliency and courage.

To his grandchildren, he was the man who showed up, listened, encouraged, shared his knowledge and experience, and loved fiercely. He was the person they would go to if a situation became too much to handle, and he never failed to provide a solution or share a "snippet of wisdom" that could be applied to life.

His legacy lives in the memories we share and in the values he instilled: strength in adversity, loyalty to those we love, and the quiet dignity of doing what is right even when no one is watching. He taught these lessons through countless small actions: the doors he opened, the trips to the book store, and even the mad dash to the hardware store to get that tool that might be used one time. He made sacrifices and provided a steady presence through both joy and hardship.

To his family he was unwavering, reassuring, and deeply devoted; he was the anchor. To his friends, he was a confidant and an infinite source of wisdom. To his community, he was a reminder of what true service and character look like. And to all who knew him, he was a man whose actions spoke louder than words.

The family would like to acknowledge and extend heartfelt thanks to the Fresenius Kidney Care team in Nampa, the Nampa Fire and Ambulance departments, St. Alphonsus Hospital, and Jerry's numerous heart doctors and their staff. Special thanks to Dr. Wu, nephrologist, who continued to care for Jerry even after his retirement.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project in memory of Jerry: Celebrating-the-Life-of-Jerry-Weedman

A Memorial Service will be held Friday April 3, 2026, at 10:30 AM at Zeyer Funeral Chapel 83 N Midland Blvd, Nampa, ID 83651