Gerrold Kenneth "Jerry" Laycock

Gerrold (Jerry) Kenneth Laycock passed away Tuesday, August 31, 2010 surrounded by his loving family. He fought a courageous battle against aggressive cancer.

Jerry was born in his grandmother's house in American Fork, Utah on January 4, 1938. His parents were Albert (Bert) Laycock & Helen Kooyman Laycock. He attended schools in American Fork, Utah. After graduating from high school, he joined the U.S. Navy. After his military service, he met and later married Janet Inez Higley. Their marriage was solemnized in the Provo Temple on April 26, 1985. They spent over 49 wonderful years together. They were the parents of Peggy Laycock, Steven (Laura) Laycock, and JeraLeigh (Jeff) Morgan. They are the proud grandparents of 10 grandchildren and 3 great grandsons. They are the joy of their lives.

Jerry is survived by 2 sisters and 2 brothers: Shirley (Jim) Stevenson, Payson; Rebecca (Jim) Fillmore, Lehi; David (Sally) Laycock, American Fork; Leroy Laycock, Spanish Fork. He is also survived by 3 dear sisters-in-law: Carol Laycock, Payson; Jan Laycock and Nadine Attaway, Washington. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Art, Cliff and Ron, sisters-in-law Margaret Laycock and Lola Laycock, and his paternal and maternal grandparents.

Jerry was always handy with his hands. He loved to make things out of wood, which are treasured by family and friends. There will be many memories of Jerry from the work of his hands. Jerry worked at the Tooele Smelter, the Tooele Army Depot and for the US Government in Defense Contracting.

We'd like to thank Intermountain Health Care Hospice (especially Colleen) for their tender loving care and also thank our dear neighbors and friends.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 4, 2010 at 12 noon in the Hillcrest 1st Ward, 949 North 540 West, American Fork. Viewings will be Friday evening from 6 to 8 pm in the Anderson & Sons Mortuary, 49 E 100 N, American Fork and Saturday at the church from 11:00 to 11:45 am prior to the services. Interment will be at the American Fork Cemetery with military honors provided by VFW Dist IV.

It is hard to say goodbye to our hero!