Jerry Bowcut

Jerry Max Bowcut, 82, of Burley passed away Friday June 5, 2015 at his home. Jerry was born September 19, 1932 in Burley, Idaho to Leslie Peter and Fern Mitton Bowcut. He was married to Betty Haskell, which later ended in divorce. During this eighteen year marriage, Jerry had seven sons: Michael Jerry (Susan), Don Leslie (Nora), Steven Garris (Marie), Jim Dee, David Reed, John Clarence (Torri), and Carl Lamar (Suanne). He later married Helen Elizabeth Gardner in 1971 and where sealed in the Provo Temple. Helen had three children: Connie Jean (Larry), Michael Dean (Benita) and Devon O (Candace). To this eternal marriage came three more sons: Leslie Peter, Jeffrey Niel (Kelly), and Thomas Milford (Stefania). Jerry lived in Burley, moved to Orem, Utah and returned to Burley in 1979. Jerry had several careers and always worked hard in whatever job he held. Among these included Field Inspector for the Department of Agriculture, managed off campus housing at BYU, owned and operated PPM Property Management and University Cleaners, worked for the Alpine School District doing maintenance, and spent twenty years working for the LDS Church over maintenance with the Burley FM Group. Jerry was a devoted and faithful member of the LDS Church where he served in various callings including several Bishoprics, High Council, Scout Leader and Cub Master, Stake Mission President, Elder's Quorum President and a dedicated Home Teacher. Jerry and Helen devoted several years in full-time missionary service in the Papeete, Tahiti Mission, Fiji South Pacific Mission, and the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Mission. They also served seven years officiating at the Logan Temple and Twin Falls Temple. He was devoted to and dedicated countless hours in doing indexing work for the church. To the end, he was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Those of us who were blessed to love and know him, will always remember the loving, compassionate, honest, dedicated man that he tried his best to be. Jerry is survived by his wife, Helen Gardner Bowcut; 12 sons and 1 daughter; 52 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; and his brother, Noel (Lois) Bowcut. Preceding him in death were his parents; his brothers, Monte Blaine and Leslie Keith Bowcut; and his grandson, Matthew Bowcut. The family would like to thank Intermountain Home Care and Hospice, Dr. Anthony Anderson, Dr. Harmon, and Dr. Miranda. Viewing for family and friends will be held from 6-8:00 p.m. Thursday, June 11, 2015 at the Morrison Payne Funeral Home and for one hour prior to the services at the church. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday at the LDS Unity 2nd Ward Chapel. Services will conclude with burial in Gem Memorial Garden under the direction of Hansen Mortuary.

Funeral Service Date of Service: Jun. 19, 2015