Jerry W. Wells
January 31, 1927 - June 10, 2014
Jerry W. Wells, 87, passed away Tuesday at his home following a long illness. He was born in Oklahoma and has called Benicia his home for over 70 years. Jerry worked as a Machinist for more than 20 years beginning at Yuba Manufacturing and later to Kaiser Steel and Mare Island. Jerry also spent almost 16 years working at the old Black & White Liquor Store on First Street in Benicia. Jerry was a devoted family man. He loved spending time with his wife Gail, his children, grandchildren & great grandchild He is survived by Gail, his wife of almost 70 years; daughters Karrie (Braun) Wells and Darla (Steve) Mortensen; grandchildren Pat & Mellisa (Mortensen) Ensley, Dennis & Kristen (Mortensen) Riesche, Clifford & Erika (Braun) Turk & Steven Stanhope Jr., 10 great grandchildren and 1 great great granddaughter and his dear friends Bill & Hazel Scheff.He was preceded in death by his daughter Judy Stanhope. Memorial services will be private. Family prefers donations to Sonrise Community Fellowship, 630 Orange Drive, Suite R, Vacaville, CA 95687.
Jerry W. Wells, 87, passed away Tuesday at his home following a long illness. He was born in Oklahoma and has called Benicia his home for over 70 years. Jerry worked as a Machinist for more than 20 years beginning at Yuba Manufacturing and... View Obituary & Service Information