Jerry LaVal Rigby died on January 6, 2025 at the age of 83.
Jerry was born in Preston Idaho on November 17, 1941 but later moved to
Lake Point, Utah as a young boy in 1952. The family has lived on the same
property ever since.
Jerry married his wife Sharon on June 19, 1961 and raised their five children
there as well. He truly loved and cherished his family’s place and put his
whole life into protecting and taking care of it for future generations.
Jerry worked hard throughout his life at various jobs including working at
Kennecott for many years. After retirement he started his own business in
Brine Shrimp which was harvested from The Great Salt Lake.
In his later years Jerry kept himself busy with his chickens, garden and woodshop.
He was very talented at whatever he put his hand to. He was always building
something. He loved a good project. Jerry will be missed dearly and
remembered by his family and friends as a man who stood firm in his faith,
loved his family and was always happy to sit and talk awhile with anyone who came to visit.
Jerry was preceeded in death by his parents, Charles and Anna Rigby,
his brother Larry (Joyce) and his four sisters Darlene (Ray), Gloria (Rod),
Joyce (Al) and Karen (Elrod).
He is survived by Sharon his wife of 63 years, their five children Mike (Lauren),
Kevin (Tammy), Lisa, Mark (Erilyn) and Justin. He is also survived by
nine grandchildren Brandon (Kendra), Melissa (Tyson), Sierra (JJ),
Jordan, Savannah, Elijah, Charlie, Lincoln and Sylie and seven great grandchildren
Kamden, Kenleigh, Kenzie, Kennedy, Adeline, Jacey and Wyatt.
Jerry’s absence will be felt deeply among his family but knowing God’s
perfect plan brings peace, comfort and strength to their hearts until they see him again.
A celebration of life will be held for family and friends.
January 26, 2025
The service will be 1:30-2:30 pm
Open house will be 2:30-4:30 pm
The Pear Place
311 S. Main St.
Tooele, Utah 84074
It will be held in the large building by the back parking lot. Behind the coffee shop.
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Our condolences to Sharon and the Rigby family. Jerry was a soft spoken strong Christian man with a courageous generous By heart. He will be missed by all of us. We remember many happy times with Jerry, Sharon and family. We look forward to
seeing Jerry again in a new world of peace. Rest in peace our dear friend.
Love and prayers,
Bill and Cheryl Jahns
Sorry for your loss and prayers to the family. iam Catherine rigby daughter my mom would always talk about Jerry and when I meet him he was so kind and very easy to talk too my god watch over his family
Our condolences to Sharon and the Rigby family. Jerry was such a good neighbor. He has always been kind and generous with Beehive Broadband. Jerry and our founder Arthur Brothers were friends and Jerry’s friendship extended to me when I came to Beehive in 2018. Speaking with Jerry was a pleasure. He was soft-spoken but firm in his beliefs and his desire to care for and protect his family. We enjoyed common interests and our affection for Lake Point. Jerry will be greatly missed.
My thoughts and prayers go out to Sharon and the family. He was an excellent example of Godliness. Very kind and generous. We and our children had some wonderful times with him and Sharon and their children. Wonderful memories! We look forward to seeing him again! They are a beautiful family! He will be missed!
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