Jerry (Reeder) Sward was born on December 29th, 1933 in Clayton, New Mexico. She passed away on December 1st, 2023, just 28 days shy of her 90th birthday. Jerry was preceded in death by her husband of 23 years, Donald Sward, her parents Richard (Jewel) and Cora Lee Reeder, and her daughter Dian Lynette Rimer. Sisters Sue Marascola, Mae Weibe, and brother Richard (Butch) Reeder.
Jerry lived in Clayton, NM growing up and attended Clayton High School, graduating in 1951. After graduation she met and married and became mother to two daughters, Debra and Dian. Also, during this time, Jerry lived in various towns in Washington state as well as Las Vegas, NV with her family. While there she worked as a telephone operator for several years until they moved back to Washington state. After her marriage ended, Jerry and her daughter moved to Pueblo, CO to live near her family for many years. She held several different administrative positions in her working career. She worked for the Pueblo Sheriff's Department for many years, as well as the Pueblo Treasurer's department, from which she retired. After being single for many years, Jerry's daughter, introduced Jerry to her future husband, Donald Sward. After they married, she then moved from Pueblo to Longmont, CO since Don's job was in Boulder at IBM. This allowed her to also live closer to her daughter and her family enabling them to all spend more time together. She and Don remained married for 23 years prior to his death in 2013.
Jerry was very sweet, and soft spoken, and would easily meet new friends. She loved playing Bingo and trips to Blackhawk and Cripple Creek. She also enjoyed crafts, bowling, shopping, cheering on the Denver Broncos, Colorado Rockies, as well as most of our local sports Teams, and attending games when she could. Her family was extremely important to her, and she always looked forward to spending time with them as well as her visits with friends. She will be deeply missed by all!
Jerry is survived by her daughter, Debra Lynn Hernandez, her husband John Hernandez, Step Son,
Bill Sward, Step Daughter Karisa Symonds (Danny). She also has three Grandsons; Brian Hernandez,
Christopher Hernandez (Miranda), Aaron Hernandez (Carly). Great Grand Children; Finn and Dane
Hernandez, Miquela Hodge (Brandon), Grand Children; Brandon Sward, Ambrie Sward, Skyler Sward, Jazlyn Sward, Sara and Amy Symonds. Jerry is also survived by Nieces Judy (John) Mikalas & family, and Gerrilee (Wade) Urie and family, and Richard (Kelly) Reeder & family, as well as other extended family members.
SHARE OBITUARY
v.1.11.0