Jared “Jerry” Wade Clapp (Shippentower) June 8th, 1964 – August 8th,
2025
Jerry, 61, passed away in his home in Salt Lake City Utah on August 8,
2025. Jerry was born in Lewiston Idaho, and was a Nez Perce Tribal
Member. Jerry was raised by his parents, Billie Jo & Lynn Clapp, and
his maternal parents were Katsy Jackson & Jasper Shippentower.
A dressing ceremony for Jerry is scheduled at the Pineewaus for the
evening of Friday August 22, 2025 at 7:30. The following morning on
Saturday, ceremony will begin at the Pineewaus at 7:00 a.m. followed by
the burial at Old Spaulding Cemetery. Services will conclude on
Saturday with lunch and giveaways at Lapwai City Park beginning at
12:30 p.m.
For Jerry’s Utah family and friends, if you cannot make the services in
Lapwai Idaho, the family may hold a memorial in the near future in
Utah.
Jerry is preceded in death by his father, Lynn Clapp, maternal father,
Jasper Shippentower, maternal mother, Katsy Jackson, brothers; Jerel
Allen, Joe Clapp (Shippentower), and Charles Frank, sister, Darla Steed
(Shippentower), niece, Nastassja Perez, nephews; Aaron Clapp and
Jeffrey Houg. He is survived by his mother, Billie Jo Clapp, siblings;
Jeremy Allen, Angela Brotzman (Shippentower), Rod Burnside
(Shippentower), Darrold Clapp, Wendee Lynn, and Victoria Minteer.
Son, Ethan Goff. Several cousins, nieces and nephews, as well as great
nieces and nephews. Including countless friends that turned into his
family.
Jerry grew up in Shelley Idaho where he attended elementary, junior
high, and high school. After graduating from Shelley High School, he
served an LDS mission in the Philippines. Upon his return he settled in
the Salt Lake City area and returned to his Nez Perce (Nimiipuu)
homelands to visit and stay connected as Jerry’s culture was always very
important to him. While in the Salt Lake City area, Jerry worked at
various jobs, including several in the construction industry.
Jerry loved basketball and played on church and recreational teams as
well as in his parents’ driveway with his siblings, nieces, nephews, and
friends. He was naturally athletic and enjoyed most sports, but
basketball was a favorite. Many a late-night Lakers game replay was
watched on a black and white TV. He was naturally gifted with music
and could pick up playing instruments easily, such as the guitar and
violin.
He was not a big talker but he loved to tease and joke, especially when it
came to his team, the Steelers, or smack talking any sport when he was
making his sports bets. He also enjoyed food and cooking and
reminiscing about his favorite dishes growing up.
Jerry had a great love and loyalty for friends and family alike and would
go out on a limb to help. He quietly and consistently expressed love and
gratitude for all that was his life. He will be greatly missed by all those
who loved him.
One Response
Brother,
I was just with you to lay Jen to rest and while I understood your health, this was still too soon. You were always were honest with me, displayed strength & honor, and we shared a lot of good times in the many time our paths crossed over so many years. You will be missed and not forgotten by this friend.