July 19, 1933 - April 11, 2020
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Gerald Henry Zimmer “Jerry” born July 19, 1933 to Harold and Alice Zimmer in Cleveland, Ohio, passed away April 11, 2020 at the Commons Health Facility in Enid, Oklahoma. Cremation services are under the direction of Anderson-Burris Funeral Home and Crematory. Memorial service will follow at a later date.
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Jerry moved to Tulsa Oklahoma at age 11. He graduated from the University of Tulsa. Jerry married Billye Jeane Jolley in 1954 and they made their home in Tulsa, Oklahoma. They moved to Enid, Oklahoma in 2017 when failing health required them to be closer to their “bossy daughter”. He was a member of Highland Park Christian Church in Tulsa.
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Jerry and Billye enjoyed together a lifelong joy of fishing, boating, square dancing, trips to Branson and Silver Dollar City, Thunder basketball, OU football, softball and their children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Jerry also loved cars and airplanes. He worked for Rockwell, McDonald Douglas/Boeing for many years. After retirement, he droved cars for Enterprise, enabling him to experience driving many of the cars he loved. He was a friend to all, loved by so many, and had the brightest smile for all until it gave out.
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He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Billye Zimmer of Enid; his son Richard Zimmer of Edmond, OK; daughter, Barbara and her husband, Mike O’Quin of Enid; his brother James Zimmer of Tulsa; 7 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, brother-in-law Gary and wife Pat Jolley; sister-in-law Mary Dudley, many nieces and nephews.
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He was preceded in death by his parents, his son Randall Zimmer and granddaughter Allison Zimmer.
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In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to The Commons, who provided the best of care and love, or Hospice Circle of Love; both located in Enid, Oklahoma.
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Condolences can be made to the family online at Andersonburris.com. Honored to be recognized nationally, the past 6 years, for the Pursuit of Excellence award. Because family matters, let us take care of yours. We are proud to own the only crematory in Garfield county and ensure your loved one receives the care and respect they deserve while never leaving our care. Visit 3002 N. Van Buren, Enid, OK 73703. Call: (580) 233-2700.
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Obituaries are posted, in part, due to the generosity of The Commons.
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