Jerry Lee Comer

Henefer- Jerry Lee Comer, 79, died October 15, 2021, at the Ogden Regional Medical Center. He was born October 13, 1942 in Odgen, Utah, the son of Wayne and Viola Elizabeth (Glidewell) Comer.

Jerry attended North Summit High School. During his Senior year of high school, he married the most beautiful, blond-haired girl he had ever laid eyes on. Jeanne captured Jerry's heart and his love for her never wavered but continue to grow in magnitude as the years passed. They never parted ways without an "I Love You" and a tender kiss. They would have celebrated 61 years of marriage on January 23, 2022. Theirs was a very special love story.

Jerry centered his life around his family. Together he and Jeanne had a son, Kelly Wayne Comer (deceased) and a daughter, Christi Jean Snyder (John). They also have a grandson, Kacey Don Comer, that they helped raise and considered a dear son. Many young men considered Jerry and Jeanne's home a safe landing place, where they could visit, come for advice and be mentored in mechanics. It was not unusual for Jerry and Jeanne to stay up in the wee hours of the morning to spend time with their "other sons."

Jerry was the oldest of six children. He was not only a big brother to his five siblings, but a true friend and was in many ways considered a father figure to many of them. Some spent time living with Jerry and Jeanne during different times of their lives. Jerry and Jeanne's home has been and continues to be the hub for family.

From a very young age, Jerry had a passion for anything that involved an engine. He was intrigued with making engines and all that went with them run more efficiently. He was not afraid to design and create different parts to get optimum performance from his vehicles. He was truly gifted and was considered a mechanical genius.

One of his biggest projects and most loved was his pulling truck, "Ol' Red Eye."  This truck, a Ford F250, was purchased brand new in 1976 and originally used as a family vehicle. It later evolved into a service truck for Jerry's business, Comer Repair, at which time he put a utility bed on it to store his tools. "Ol' Red Eye" eventually was modified into a competition pulling truck. This beautiful truck is still in pristine condition and was a great source of pride and enjoyment for Jerry.

In addition to his wife, kids and grandkids, he had many different "families." One of these "families" was his truck pulling friends. Many happy hours were spent in his shop and at the competitions. Another "family" that meant so much to Jerry was his fellow co-workers. With over 30 years of service to construction, mostly as a supervisor, he worked for Peter Kiewit and Granite Construction. He loved his truck pulling buddies, co-workers, and many other friends.  They loved him also.

As well as his wife and daughter, he is survived by grandchildren: Kacey (Ez) Comer, Valerie Snyder, Kristen (Chris) Gustafson, Jonathan (JoNeale) Snyder, Jordan Snyder, Josh Snyder, McKenzie (CalDon) Preece, Alyssa Snyder, Savanna (Luke) Harward. He also has 16 great-children with number 17 arriving in November; brothers: Jack Comer, John (Tina) Comer, sisters: Judy Ames, Julie (Darrell) Thorin, brothers-in-law: Robert (Magaret) Taylor, Jim (Penny) Taylor, sisters-in-law: Anne (Glenn) Wilde, Debbie Comer.

Jerry is preceded in death by his parents, a son, Kelly Wayne Comer, granddaughter, Camie Comer, and great granddaughter, Rebecca Hope Gustafson, a brother, Jamie Comer,  brothers-in-law, Mark Taylor, Robert Ames, sisters-in-laws, Nancy Taylor, Joyce Comer.

His family would like to thank the staff at Ogden Regional Medical Staff for their compassionate care. Services will be held at the Henefer Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints on Tuesday, October 19, 2021. There will be a viewing from 11:00 am to 12:45 pm followed by funeral services at 1:00 pm. Interment will take place at the Henefer Cemetery.

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