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This memorial website was created in memory of Jerry McLall, 74, who sadly lost his battle with cancer on November 11, 2016. We will remember him in our hearts forever.

Jerry dearly loved his family and friends and has enriched the lives of so many. He will live in our hearts and our memories as a kind soul who was caring, compassionate and considerate to all who were fortunate to be part of his life. He loved hiking and exploring, simply the outdoors - the mountains, the desert, trees, flowers, and streams. This quote says a lot: 
       "Every trail I walk invigorates me.  I walk to feel alive."  
         
Jerry McLall (6/15/15)

His love of the outdoors and his beautiful dog, Apricot, has been inspriational and contagious. In 2013, he organized a DogFriends meet-up group that has grown to over 200 members and has logged over 360 hikes. In his own words, "Our goal is to make it easier and more fun to do the things that go with giving a dog a "forever home". People and dogs of all ages and activity levels are welcome to join and participate in our different types of outdoor activities."  In his memory, the group will continue to hike-on. Apricot has moved to a loving home and has settled in nicely.   

Jerry lived for many years in the Salt Lake City area and after retiring, moved to southwest Utah where he spent his final years. 
 
Some of us knew Jerry for only a short time and others for much of his life. Jerry's memory will be with us forever through sharrig of memories, stories, and photos as we reflect on how Jerry touched our lives. And in the words of Helen Keller, 
                  “What we have once enjoyed, we can never lose. 
                          All that we love deeply becomes part of us.”  
   

November 11, 2023
November 11, 2023
Time may be flying by but no matter I still miss you. I really want you to meet your great grandkids. Lia is turning 4 soon and AJ was born in May. I love and miss lots !!
April 27, 2023
April 27, 2023
Happy Birthday dad. Love and miss you all the time, always thinking about you. Well i'm going to be another grandma to shelby's 2nd baby which this time is a boy. He's been giving her a lot of trouble in her tummy. Lia is now 3 1/2 definitely a drama queen like her mother. Wish you were around to see your 2 great grandbabies.
November 12, 2022
November 12, 2022
Hi Jerry,
i never forget you.
All the hikes we did with the dogs, all the chats about what will wait for us when we will be dead, and the natural beauty we discover together.
Lav
November 10, 2022
November 10, 2022
Tomorrow marks 6 years that you've been gone. I miss talking to you on the phone on all the holidays and birthdays and just whenever we want to talk. I'm glad you are up there feeling no pain, cuz down here the struggle is bad. Love you dad, miss you.
November 11, 2021
November 11, 2021
I can't believe you have been gone this long. I still wish i could of seen you before you died. I really miss you, I could use a dad right now. Your great grandbaby Lia will be turning 2 this December. She is growing fast, has an attitude like her mother. Lots of things happening, a lot of stress, no money UGH !! I hope you are doing great up there. I love and miss you.
November 11, 2021
November 11, 2021
Jerry - five years and we still miss you dear friend.
Thank you for opening up Southern Utah’s beautiful treasures and sharing your favorite trails with us. We miss you !
April 28, 2021
April 28, 2021
I remember you every single day my dear friend never forgotten
Lavinia
April 27, 2021
April 27, 2021
Happy Birthday dad. Can't believe it's been almost 5 years since you left. Really do miss you. So much is going on and i really want to tell you all about it.  Love Janie
November 11, 2020
November 11, 2020
Dear dad. Today marks year 4 since you left. I feel it's ironic that you were in the army and passed away on veterans day. Makes it harder on me as the years pass. I never got to see you before you left. Although I am glad you are not here to deal with what the world is going through this year. With everything that I am dealing with sometimes I feel like giving up and joining you. But I have been blessed with a granddaughter who is almost 1. Please watch over her. We love and miss you dad.
November 11, 2020
November 11, 2020
1 Every time I hike on jones bones I say hello to you I miss you so much
April 28, 2020
April 28, 2020
SORRY I MISSED YOUR BIRTHDAY YESTERDAY. BUT HERE'S A LATE HAPPY BIRTHDAY. I REALLY LOVE AND MISS YOU. I ALWAYS LOOK TO THE STARS AND HOPE YOU ARE WATCHING DOWN ON US. BEEN THINKING A LOT ABOUT YOU. WISH WE WOULD HAVE SPENT MORE TIME TOGETHER. JUST WANT YOU TO KNOW YOU ARE A GREAT GRANDPA NOW. SHELBY HAD A DAUGHTER LIA ROSE IN DEC. 13 2019. BEAUTIFUL GIRL. LOVE YOU.
November 11, 2019
November 11, 2019
It's been 3 yrs. Since you left. I Miss you so much. I miss our birthday, Thanksgiving, Xmas, ect... phone calls. I dread veterans day for many reasons but mostly you. I hope you are taking care of all of our furry family up there. I stare at the stars hoping I can see you looking down. I love and miss you daddy.
April 27, 2019
April 27, 2019
Such a kind gentle friend. I loved working with you and learning from you. You will always be missed. The world needs more good men like you. Heaven could wait!! God bless your little family while you are away. RIP dear friend.
April 27, 2019
April 27, 2019
Babylon Arch, Yant Flats, Jones’ Bones, Joshua National Forest, Navaho Lake Trails, Camel Backs, Blowhard Trail, and Pine Valley, to name a few, are the reverent places where Jerry’s spirit lives. I know because when I step on these hallowed grounds, I feel his presence, his life force. These places of beauty are gifts he’s passed on to those of us who accompanied him, and we in turn have mindfully handed that knowledge onto other trusted guardians. So your energy lives on my friend,…it lives on.
November 11, 2018
November 11, 2018
It's been 2 years and i'm still having trouble knowing you are gone. I miss those phone calls on birthdays and other special days and in between. I really wish i could have been there to see you one last time. I miss you daddy !!!
November 11, 2018
November 11, 2018
No one is more responsible for showing my wife and I the beauty of SW Utah after our arrival in Utah in 2013. Jerry organized hikes that took us on the outskirts of Zion and sometimes along the border of Arizona, all of which opened our eyes to the splendor of our new environment. And every time I walk on a trail that Jerry introduced us to, I think of him, his peacefulness, the serenity and wisdom that seemed to surround him. He touched lives in a most positive way, and he left us all a little richer with an appreciation of nature, animals and friends. That's quite a legacy.
November 11, 2018
November 11, 2018
Every time i hike we think about you Jerry and the wonderful but too short tie we sent together
Lavinia
November 11, 2018
November 11, 2018
Jerry I only met you once. You could not take the hike and I could not either because of my bad knee. But I will always remember the personal hour of conversation we shared. Though much missed by family and friends, we all know you are at no pain and just knowing you once look forward to seeing you again. You are already learning new trails to share with all Peace to you.
April 27, 2018
April 27, 2018
Hi Jerry,
every hike reminds me of you.
Lavinia Nellie and Leander miss you so much.
February 22, 2017
February 22, 2017
As i am sitting here playing around on the computer i was thinking of my dad. Still thinking he is around. I never got that phone call on my birthday and i don't know what i will do when his birthday comes. I really miss him even though we lived miles apart. We weren't as close as we should have been. Even though i was adopted years ago he will always be my only dad. the only one i have known. I wasn't able to talk to him on the phone before he passed but i know he's not suffering anymore. I hope he is up there watching over all of us. I feel that his love for animals passed to me because we now have way too many. I have not talked to robin since then but i know she hasn't forgotten us. If anyone has anything to share with me i would greatly appreciate it. I love you dad !!
November 19, 2016
November 19, 2016
So sorry to hear of this loss. He was a good work friend and was an awesome person. He had a great sense of humor and I am sad. Prayer go out to the family.
November 18, 2016
November 18, 2016
The Last I heard from Jerry was in an email. I intended to go visit him again but sadly did not make it in time because of my personal illness. I love and miss you Jerry.
November 16, 2016
November 16, 2016
My deepest sympathy to Jerry's family and friends. I only knew Jerry a short time, but truly enjoyed the hikes we were able to go on with him, Apricot and the group. Even though I was a little anxious about my new dog being around other dogs, Jerry assured me it would be fine and welcomed us both. I am sincerely thankful for Jerry giving Charlie and I that opportunity, and was so blessed to know Jerry if only for a short time. Your free spirit is truly a blessing to all that knew you.
November 16, 2016
November 16, 2016
i met Jerry in 2013 when he contacted me knowing i wanted to hike with my dogs and it was not allowed in the hiking groups. Big sister Apricot and little Nellie became best friends from first time and so did we. We enjoyed so much our dog hikes that Jerry decided to create Dogsfriendsinstg. I remember Jerry getting in touch with the Denver and San Diego groups to set up the meetup the best way possible: it was a success!!!!
Now i am so sad, every hike reminds me you Jerry and the wonderful time we spent together....we spoke often about reincarnation...i hope to meet you again
November 15, 2016
November 15, 2016
Deepest Sympathies to all who knew Jerry. I met him when my husband, Bruce and dog Saphira moved to Utah in Dec 2013. He introduced us to this amazing place because of the hiking with dogs group. Oh yes, and I lost about 30 pounds quickly because I hiked with Jerry that first year. We continue to hike with the group and know he will be with us in spirit on every hike as he was this past year during his health battles. Jerry--keep hiking in heaven so you can show us around there, too! Love you Man and will miss you!!! Hugs from Saphira, too--if we can get her to take time away from hunting lizards!
November 15, 2016
November 15, 2016
It was a pleasure meeting Jerry and watching him enjoy the outdoors with his friends and dog family. What a nice man who will be remembered and missed by many. Thank you Jerry for your warm and welcoming presence. Sending heartfelt condolences to your family and friends.
November 14, 2016
November 14, 2016
I'm shocked and saddened by the loss of this kind and generous person I only knew a short time, but he was an exceptional human being!
November 14, 2016
November 14, 2016
I did not know Jerry well, nor did he know me well, but he was there when I broke my ankle. He had a tarp to carry me out! He was there when I awoke after surgery. He gave me a set of knee crutches to use. This was at the end of March. I always thought I would have time to thank him! God forgive me for not getting to him sooner! God bless you Jerry! Thank you for being the gift that God blessed us all with, by enriching our lives for having you in you it!
                 Olivia
November 14, 2016
November 14, 2016
My wife and I used to play Mexican Train with Jerry , a dominoes game. It became a habit for about a year or so and we also tried to get out and hike as much as possible. He was very quiet and soft-spoken. We enjoyed our conversations about the game,hikes and life in general.He loved his animals was was so concerned about their welfare. He'll be missed , but his spirit remains with us always.
November 14, 2016
November 14, 2016
Jerry I had only met you once and that was up in Pine Valley on the new trail that the forest dept. had made. You were weak, but you were there and I had a bum knee. We sat and had a nice talk. You are in Doggy Heaven and I will see you again, happily we will be wagging our tails. Peace with all who miss you.
November 14, 2016
November 14, 2016
I am so sad to hear this. Jerry was the kindest man I have ever known. He was truly a dear friend.  He helped me in so many ways in my security job and was always willing to help someone in need. My deepest sympathy goes out to Robin and their sweet family. Peace be with you.

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November 11, 2023
November 11, 2023
Time may be flying by but no matter I still miss you. I really want you to meet your great grandkids. Lia is turning 4 soon and AJ was born in May. I love and miss lots !!
April 27, 2023
April 27, 2023
Happy Birthday dad. Love and miss you all the time, always thinking about you. Well i'm going to be another grandma to shelby's 2nd baby which this time is a boy. He's been giving her a lot of trouble in her tummy. Lia is now 3 1/2 definitely a drama queen like her mother. Wish you were around to see your 2 great grandbabies.
November 12, 2022
November 12, 2022
Hi Jerry,
i never forget you.
All the hikes we did with the dogs, all the chats about what will wait for us when we will be dead, and the natural beauty we discover together.
Lav
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April 28, 2022
As per what Bart was saying.. My dad always did try to fix everything himself as well come up with many concoctions to his design. I remember always being wherever he was working on something makes me wish i paid better attention then and maybe i would be able to fix things myself. I really miss seeing him. Every year i come on this site to at least keep him near me and i can say anything i want. Can't believe he would have been 80 this year. I wish he was here to see his great granddaughter, she's a beauty. I am going through such a hard time lately so please dad send some angels to help me. I wish you were here.  

Words of Wisdom from Jerry

April 27, 2022
"Idiots and ambitious salesmen, together they rule the world."  
June 6, 2016
This profound statement from Jerry came at the end of a discussion about trying to find an HVAC company who would agree repair his Air Conditioner rather than just offer quotes to replace it.
Jerry could fix most anything, one of the obstacles was having ready access to parts.  This was his most common reason for calling a "repair" service.  But, when all they want to do is sell you a new unit they become part of the fearful duo of "idiots and ambitious salesmen."
Jerry always got it right!

Evolution of Technology

April 27, 2021
I have so many great memories of Jerry, I really should share them more often that only on his Birthday.  Jerry and I always liked to share our observance of the evolution of technology.  This message from Dec. 3, 2014 is an example of his interest in the history of communication by telephone and reminds me of his old "Trimline" phone collection.
If Jerry were here today I'd be tempted to get him one to add to his collection for his birthday.
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The evolution of telephones and electronic communication is one of the more interesting stories, since Bell patented the phone in 1876!  I've always been fascinated by telephones. 

(Since I've been spending time with Nancy, I've come to love the camera built in to her iPhone-4.  Great little device!  It's nothing to do with telephony per se but useful and fun, anyway.)

I have a collection of Western Electric Trimline (and other) phones that I started when I moved to St. George in 2002.  Love 'em!
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And, on a lighter note, here is a part of our conversation in November, 2014 about coats of arms / family crests:
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I'm currently working on a project to design my own personal coat of arms / family crest
The motto will be - SN/HO  (Sleep Naked / Hike Often)
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