Penwell Turner Funeral Home - Shelby, Ohio

Jerry C. Stairs

Jerry C. Stairs, age 80, of Shelby, died Thursday, October 4, 2018 at the Crestwood Care Center in Shelby.

He was born May 14, 1938 in Alton, Missouri the son of the late Paul B. and Matrid I. (Cockman) Stairs. Jerry was employed at Shelby Sales Book Company from where he retired. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and all animals-especially dogs. Jerry had an outgoing personality and never knew a stranger.

Jerry is survived by his wife of 60 years: Mary Lou (Livingston) Stairs, whom he wed on July 26, 1958; a daughter: Michele (William) Vrabel of Shelby; a son: Daniel Stairs (Lynn Witherup) of Shelby; 6 grandchildren: Eric Vrabel (Sarah Adkins), Elizabeth Vrabel, Michael (Ashley) Vrabel, Christopher (Afina) Stairs, Kevin Stairs (Ami Ramsdell) Cassandra Stairs; 10 great grandchildren. He was preceded in a death by his parents; a son: Stephen Paul Stairs; 3 brothers: Donald Stairs, Joe Stairs and his twin, Jimmy Stairs.

Family and friends are welcome on Monday, October 8, 2018 from 10-11 AM at the PENWELL TURNER FUNERAL HOME, 168 West Main Street, Shelby. Funeral services will follow at 11 AM at the funeral home, conducted by Pastor Nate Hultz. Burial will be in Crawford County Memory Gardens in Crestline.

Memorial expressions may be made to the funeral home to defray funeral expenses. To leave a message of sympathy or to share a memory with the Stairs family please visit www.penwellturner.com

Memories & Condolence

  1. Janet Eldridge says:

    Our sympathy…good memories of Jerry. From the Nelson family….Irwin, Sue, Janet and Jim

  2. Shirley (Ralston) Gerber says:

    We are so sorry to learn of Jerry’s death. We express our sympathy to Mary Lou and the family. Our prayers and thoughts go out to all of you. Shirley (Ralston) Gerber and Dave Gerber

  3. Michelle Tackett says:

    So sorry to hear of Jerry’s passing.
    A lot of good memories!
    Condolences to the family.
    Steve and Michelle Tackett

  4. sandy milum says:

    May you find comfort knowing my thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.

  5. Linda Fichter says:

    Dan – So sorry to hear of the loss of your father. My sympathy to you and your family.

  6. Nancy Artz-Lantz says:

    To the family of Jerry Stairs, I’m sending my deepest condolences to you with prayers of comfort. Due to working schedule I’m not able to attend but my thoughts are with you. I was one of many of who he loved to tease, God Bless!

  7. AM says:

    My sincere condolences to your family. May you find comfort in the promise of Revelation 21:4 of a time when death will be no more and loved ones will be reunited.

  8. Misty Marx says:

    I apologize that I’m just now hearing of Jerry’s passing. There are so many good memories that I appreciate experiencing with Jerry, Mary Lou and the family. My prayers are with all of you.

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