Gerald "Jerry" Henry Startup

Jerry passed away peacefully Thursday, September 14, 2017 at Lakeside Hospital in Bountiful, Utah after suffering from a blood infection the last few months. The doctors and nurses did a wonderful job keeping him happy and comfortable the last month of his life.
Jerry was born in Provo, Utah, and when he was very young his family moved to Murray where he spent his childhood. Jerry attended and graduated from Granite High School in 1952. Shortly after graduating from high school he enlisted in the Army and was assigned to a base in France. There he met his future wife, Shirley Ann Taylor. After both of them were discharged from the service, they married in 1955 and settled in the Los Angeles area where Jerry began to pursue an education in aeronautical engineering. Jerry maintained a career in the aerospace industry throughout most of his life. Towards the end of his life, he pursued an interest and hobby in gold mining.
Jerry was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Jerry and Shirley had their marriage sealed in the Salt Lake Temple in 1978. They were married 62 years.
He is survived by his wife, Shirley, and both his sons, Tony and Ike. In addition to his two children, he is survived by eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
A family viewing will be held on Monday, September 25, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at Jenkins-Soffe Funeral Home, 4760 South State Street, Murray, Utah. Following the viewing a graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. at the Murray City Cemetery, 5600 South Vine Street. The family gravesite is located on the SE corner near 5600 South.