Jerry L. Gurule

Born September 26, 1947 in Belen, New Mexico to Reynaldo “Rey” and Gregorita “Gloria” (Jaramillo) Gurule.

Graduated High School in Española, New Mexico 1966

Associates of Arts at Eastern Arizona College Thatcher, Arizona 1976

Bachelor degree at Ottawa University Phoenix, Arizona 2003

Drafted to the United States Army January 1968 to December of 1969, serving his country as a Private 1, Radio Operator for two years, during the Vietnam Era. Awarded with a National Defense service medal and sharpshooter M–14

Married Martha Beltran in Miami Arizona 12/26/1969. They had two children Jon Michael Gurule and JaeAna Marie Gurule. His beloved 1st wife Martha Gurule passed away April 6, 1996 after 26 years of marriage.

Married Christine Haptonstall June 20, 1998, choosing to be a stepfather, committing to raising four young children. Tara, Jessica, Craig, and Kelly Haptonstall,

Work history:

In fields picking cotton, potatoes, onions in Phoenix, picking strawberries and lettuce in Salinas, California.

Copper mines in Globe Miami 1969-1976

Farmers Insurance Group 1976-1986

Volunteered for Child Evangelism Fellowship with wife Martha directing children’s camps and served in West Phoenix Baptist Church in the 1980’s.

Arizona Workmen’s Compensation.

Para-pro for Glenn L. Downs Elementary school 1997-1999

A beloved Elementary Teacher at Liberty Traditional Charter School (1999-2006), Littleton Elementary (2006-2012) and Camelback Academy Charter School 2012-2018 (continued substituting classes until 2021)

A lifetime member of the NRA and AMAC. Annual supporter of the Rocky Mountain elk foundation.

Jerry was a man of Faith, he honored and served God, first and foremost. He committed his heart to Jesus Christ at an early age and the Holy Spirit living within him, provided guidance for Jerry to love, respect, protect and mentor every person God placed in his path.

Jerry was a family man second, faithful and honorable as a husband and father, raising two families, enjoying yearly family reunion campouts in Quemado, New Mexico. He loved being outdoors, hunting and fishing with family and friends.

Jerry is absolutely adored by all who were privileged to be a part of his life. He was always loving, always protecting.

Jerry is survived by his wife, Christine (Wynne) Gurule, Glendale, Arizona

Brothers: Mike Gurule of Bowling Green, Kentucky and Jacob Gurule of Los Alamos, New Mexico

Children:

Jon, and wife Lisa (Kennedy) Gurule of Phoenix, Arizona

JaeAna (Gurule) Bernhardt and husband Greg of Mount Charleston, Nevada

Step-children:

Tara (Wynne)Waterman and husband Danny, Jessica Haptonstall of Avondale, Arizona, Craig Haptonstall and wife Toyin, of Phoenix, Kelly Haptonstall of Peoria, Arizona

Grand children:

Ashley (Gurule) Sauerwein and husband James, Matthew Gurule and fiancé Brenna Nunes, Caleb Gurule, Logan, Martina and Jacob Bernhardt

Step-grandchildren:

Danika and Gracelynn Waterman, Robbie, and Jaelyn Smith, Greysen and Colton Haptonstall, Jazelle and Isaiah Ortiz, Cristian Ojeda

Nieces:

Marie Andrea (Gurule) Tomlinson and husband Chris, Margaret Anne (Gurule) Leyva and Husband Tim, Stephannie Gurule

Grand Nieces and Nephews:

Marisa Gurule and fiancé Brennan Posen, Marcus Martinez, Joseph Leyva and wife Alicia, and Martha Leyva

He was preceded in death by his grandparents Jacobo and Valentina (Moore) Gurule, Alberto and Lucia (Tafoya) Jaramillo, parents Reynaldo “Rey” and Gregorita “Gloria” (Jaramillo) Gurule, brother Larry Gurule, and first wife Martha Beltran Gurule.

We want to give a special "thank you" to Banner Hospice for their love and compassionate care they gave Jerry, and the support to our family. Thank you Lori, Erica, Kristin, Heidi, and Troy.

Jerry L. Gurule’s Celebration of Life Services

Thursday, November 3rd 2022

Camelback Community Church

7634 W. Camelback Rd, Glendale, AZ 85303

Family 9:30-10:30a

Guests visit with family 10:30-11:00a

Celebration of Life 11:00a-12:30p

1:30pm National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona

Also known as Arizona Veterans Memorial Cemetery

23029 North Cave Creek Road

Phoenix, Arizona, 85024 USA

Instead of flowers, Jerry asked that you please send memorial gifts to one of the following Ministries he loved and supported:

Camelback Community Church

https://pushpay.com/g/camelbackcommunity

Checks to: 7634 W. Camelback Rd, Glendale, AZ 85303

Child Evangelism Fellowship of Arizona

PO Box 39585 Phoenix, AZ 85053

or www.cefarizona.com - click "donate" State Ministry. Jerry loved... CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS

A ministry of Youth With a Mission: gifts will be used to make a Jesus-centered movie overseas for an unreached people group.

Checks payable to: Visions Made Viable

write "Jeremy Landes" on the memo line.

Send to: Visions Made Viable

17595 Harvard Ave. #C235

Irvine, CA 92614