Jeri McCallum passed away September 3,2021 at the age of 80. She was born October 29, 1940, to Orin and Clotilde Richards in Portland. Jeri attended Immaculata Academy and had a career as legal secretary in Portland and Vancouver WA.
Jeri married Roderick Thorpe McCallum and they were together 28 years. There was much laughter and adventure as they drove cross-country and fulfilled dreams of visiting England, Ireland, and China.
Jeri was an avid reader and gardener. She would at times spontaneously break into song, which eventually led her to joyfully sing for the Ascension Catholic Church Choir for the last 18 years. Jeri was passionate about quilting and she lovingly stitched a quilt for each of her great-grandchildren. She cherished her life-long friendships with 3 very special ladies she has known since 1st grade. Her faithful companion Jake was always by her side.
Jeri is proceeded in death by husband Rod; sisters Doreen Richards and Nelle Adkisson.
She is survived by her greatest joys: Gena (Tom) Giddings, David (Anne Marie) Wagner, and Scott (Theresa) Wagner; 8 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; sister Lynne Hays; and brother-in-law Robert Adkisson.
The family wishes to extend their gratitude to Julie McDonald for the loving care and companionship she has provided to Jeri for the last 8 years.
A funeral mass will be held at Ascension Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, please donate to St. Vincent de Paul Charities.
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