Obituary: Jerry Burnaman
June 26, 1937 – September 1, 2026
Blessed with family, love, a life well lived, and plenty of adventure.
Project manager of the Blue Lake subdivision in El Jebel. Also an avid hunter, gifted mechanic, traveler, and a man with more stories than anyone could count. He hunted with his children and grandchildren well into his 80s.
He cerebrated his 64th wedding anniversary with Ida on August 18, and passed two days after her birthday.
Preceded in death by his grandson, Cash Burnaman. He is survived by his wife, Ida Burnaman; his children, Melissa McCollum, Tammy Sells, Kathy Burnaman, and Josh Burnaman; and 4 grandchildren.
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