Jerry Conder, age 81, passed away July 8th in his home in Clifton, Colorado. Jerry was born November 16th 1940 to Maude (Hampton) and Arnold Conder in American Fork, Utah. Jerry joined the army at age 17 and served 11 years. While stationed at Fort Carson, he met his ex-wife Carol DeGraw and they had two children. When he returned from Vietnam, he was awarded the Bronze Star and they relocated to Eagle, Colorado to raise their family in addition to being a Past Commander of the VFW. Jerry ran heavy iron for many years before finally going to work for the City of Eagle where he retired in 2006. After his retirement he moved to Grand Junction to be closer to his daughter and grandchildren.

Jerry is survived by his daughter Jennifer Green, his grandson Colton (Emmi) Dunham, his granddaughter Chania (Kathryn) Dunham, great-grandson Zeke. His siblings Kathrine (Boyd) Winn, Larry (Veda) Conder, Peggy (Ron) Olsen, Steven (Virginia) Conder, and Sandra (Cindy) Johnston.

He was preceded in death by his son Cory, his parents, brothers Boyd, Donald, Keith, Gay, and sister Betty Jean.

There will be a graveside service at Sunset View Cemetery in Eagle on July 30th at 1:30pm to be laid to rest beside his son Cory.


All who wish to pay their respects are welcome.

He will be missed dearly and kept in the hearts of those closest to him.