WEED, Gerald R. "Jerry" (Age 95) Sunday, August 24, 2014 our country lost a true American, soldier, hero, dad and grandpa. Jerry's journey began January 19, 1919 born to Gerald and Ruth, and soon joined by sister Barb and brother Bob. A lifelong resident of Spokane, he attended Irving Elementary, Lewis and Clark High School and Gonzaga Prep. On December 7, 1941 his life changed dramatically. He jumped to serve his country, joining up with the famed 82nd Airborne Division--a young man hardened by the depression answering the call to serve his country after Pearl Harbor. He became a member of the 505 Parachute Infantry Regiment, arguably the best parachute infantry to descend upon European battlefields during WWII. The 505 was the only regiment during WWII to make four combat jumps into Sicily, Salerno, Normandy and Holland, all within 14 months. He proudly served under General James M. Gavin and has been a close friend of Jim's daughter Barbara for many years. Jerry was a Tech Sergeant and received the Distinguished Service Medal, two Bronze Stars for bravery and two Purple Hearts. After the war he owned and operated a Pepsi Cola distributorship in Colfax, WA, owned the Carmelcorn Shop at Shadle Center, sold real estate and last managed a restaurant supply company in the Tri-Cities. He is survived by four children, Linda Costich, Patti (Bob) Rees, Jerry Weed and Bill Weed. Grandpa Weed has 12 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren. He is also survived by a beautiful niece Becky (Gary) Schmerer and a wonderful nephew Dalton (Debbie) Smith. Jerry has countless friends across this country and the world, but shared a special love for his friends and families of Big Sky's Tavern in Hillyard. In his final days and at his time of passing he was in the care of Manor Care. Our family cannot say enough good about the love and care all of Manor Care showed for us and our Dad.  In lieu of flowers the family would ask any donations go to the Wounded Warrior Foundation. All American All the Way AIRBORNE!

Passed away on Saturday, August 16, 2014 at his residence in California. Although he spent most of his life in Vienna, VA, he moved to Sherman Oaks, CA to be closer to his younger daughter in 2010.

Vernon was born January 4, 1923 in Vienna, VA to the late Louis and Anna Rodier. He is survived by his daughters, Barbara R. Satterfield and Leslie J. Rodier (Bob Potter); his grandsons, James O. Satterfield and Robert C. Potter; as well as his sisters, Edith R. Mellott and Dorothy R. Moran; 12 nieces, nephews and their spouses, numerous great-nieces and nephews; one great-great-niece and one great-great-nephew.

He was predeceased by his wife, Mary Miller Rodier; his brother, Louis E. Rodier; his sisters, Mary R. Martin and Ruth E. Rodier; as well as his son-in-law, Omer Satterfield.

He retired from C&P Telephone Company after 42 years. He was a decorated Veteran of WWII, jumping proudly with the 82nd Airborne into Sicily, Italy, France (D-Day) and Holland. He also fought in the Battle of the Bulge and was an enthusiastic member of the Washington Chapter of the 82nd Airborne Association.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association , via the James V. Rodier Memorial Tribute Fund at:  www.alz.org