Comments on: In Memory of Jerry Williams http://www.bikinglasvegas.com/cycling-blog/2009/06/12/in-memory-of-jerry-williams/ Bike Riding Blog for Cyclists & Bicycle Enthusiasts in Las Vegas, NV Fri, 12 Mar 2010 19:47:09 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Rob Williams (Terri) http://www.bikinglasvegas.com/cycling-blog/2009/06/12/in-memory-of-jerry-williams/#comment-794 Rob Williams (Terri) Wed, 22 Jul 2009 20:02:23 +0000 http://www.bikinglasvegas.com/cycling-blog/?p=97#comment-794 How wonderful it is to know that my father was well respected by all of his friends. I certain miss him and am grateful to know that he has passed along his adventurous spirit to many, many others! How wonderful it is to know that my father was well respected by all of his friends. I certain miss him and am grateful to know that he has passed along his adventurous spirit to many, many others!

]]> By: Judy Killheffer http://www.bikinglasvegas.com/cycling-blog/2009/06/12/in-memory-of-jerry-williams/#comment-575 Judy Killheffer Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:06:16 +0000 http://www.bikinglasvegas.com/cycling-blog/?p=97#comment-575 I can't tell you how great it is to read all your comments about my dad. I am so proud of him. Thank you so much for all you did for him and your kind words. I always knew he was amazing and your comments have truly confirmed it. I'm going to miss him with all my heart. I can’t tell you how great it is to read all your comments about my dad. I am so proud of him. Thank you so much for all you did for him and your kind words. I always knew he was amazing and your comments have truly confirmed it. I’m going to miss him with all my heart.

]]> By: Asia http://www.bikinglasvegas.com/cycling-blog/2009/06/12/in-memory-of-jerry-williams/#comment-526 Asia Wed, 24 Jun 2009 19:12:24 +0000 http://www.bikinglasvegas.com/cycling-blog/?p=97#comment-526 I am still in shock to learn about Jerry. He was the absolute best and I hope to ride as well as he did and be as full of life as he was when I turn 80. I am so glad I got to see Jerry for my Birthday Dinner in Palm Springs. I will miss him dropping me on Charleston :) He was the MAN !!!! I MISS YOU JERRY !!!! Asia Garrett I am still in shock to learn about Jerry. He was the absolute best and I hope to ride as well as he did and be as full of life as he was when I turn 80. I am so glad I got to see Jerry for my Birthday Dinner in Palm Springs. I will miss him dropping me on Charleston :) He was the MAN !!!!
I MISS YOU JERRY !!!!

Asia Garrett

]]> By: Ron Williams (oldest son) http://www.bikinglasvegas.com/cycling-blog/2009/06/12/in-memory-of-jerry-williams/#comment-505 Ron Williams (oldest son) Mon, 22 Jun 2009 18:16:13 +0000 http://www.bikinglasvegas.com/cycling-blog/?p=97#comment-505 Our family thanks all of you for your kind and comforting words posted here. My Dad died doing what he loves. Indeed, it is how he would have chosen to go. I think many of us had a sense that this was coming, especially when you combine the speed and stamina of a 35-40 year old with the reflexes and balance of an 80 year old. I am thankful for the few rides I enjoyed with the Las Vegas club - several Flatlanders, 2009 Palm Springs, 2008 Tour de Summerlin. I know many of you were looking out for him; I don't think he ever changed a flat by himself. If I ever get back to Las Vegas with my bike, I will make it a point to join you all again on the Flatlander. Sincerely, Ron Williams Our family thanks all of you for your kind and comforting words posted here. My Dad died doing what he loves. Indeed, it is how he would have chosen to go. I think many of us had a sense that this was coming, especially when you combine the speed and stamina of a 35-40 year old with the reflexes and balance of an 80 year old.

I am thankful for the few rides I enjoyed with the Las Vegas club - several Flatlanders, 2009 Palm Springs, 2008 Tour de Summerlin. I know many of you were looking out for him; I don’t think he ever changed a flat by himself. If I ever get back to Las Vegas with my bike, I will make it a point to join you all again on the Flatlander.

Sincerely,
Ron Williams

]]> By: Linda Kraus http://www.bikinglasvegas.com/cycling-blog/2009/06/12/in-memory-of-jerry-williams/#comment-476 Linda Kraus Wed, 17 Jun 2009 17:58:21 +0000 http://www.bikinglasvegas.com/cycling-blog/?p=97#comment-476 Dearest Joan and fellow bike club members, I was so sorry to hear about Jerry. I immediately thought about the last time I saw him and the words that we exchanged and the correspondence of the Christmas cards that we sent to each other. Jerry was standing in line at McGhie’s bike shop in May to pick up his Tour de Summerlin packet. He said, “Linda, we haven’t seen you out biking lately”. I shared with him my troubles with my lower back. He said, “Get back to the pool. Swimming will help your back”. We had a Halloween party in 2008 and Jerry brought his impressive medal from winning his age group at the Chicago Triathlon which he did annually. He told me that his swim was ok, his bike was good but he had to walk most of the run. I thought to myself, how many octogenarians train and can do an Olympic distance triathlon? His feats were quite impressive. At Christmas time I looked forward to his card because they always had a nice letter that described the highlights of his year. The card included comments about his Chicago triathlon, his family, and rides and parties that he enjoyed with his bike clubs in Las Vegas and in Illinois. I had a Las Vegas bike club ride in December that I call, “The holiday cookie ride”. Everyone brings a homemade treat and Jerry brought something special and delicious that Joan made each year. She would carefully attach a copy of the recipe to the container containing the goodies. There are so many good memories of Jerry. He was an ispiration to me. Look for me in the pool at Desert Breeze or the LVAC gym now. I’m taking Jerry’s advice and getting back to the pool so I can bike again with the Las Vegas Valley Bike Club. With deepest sympathy and many good memories, Linda and Fred Kraus Dearest Joan and fellow bike club members,

I was so sorry to hear about Jerry.

I immediately thought about the last time I saw him and the words that we exchanged and the correspondence of the Christmas cards that we sent to each other.

Jerry was standing in line at McGhie’s bike shop in May to pick up his Tour de Summerlin packet. He said, “Linda, we haven’t seen you out biking lately”. I shared with him my troubles with my lower back. He said, “Get back to the pool. Swimming will help your back”.

We had a Halloween party in 2008 and Jerry brought his impressive medal from winning his age group at the Chicago Triathlon which he did annually. He told me that his swim was ok, his bike was good but he had to walk most of the run. I thought to myself, how many octogenarians train and can do an Olympic distance triathlon? His feats were quite impressive.

At Christmas time I looked forward to his card because they always had a nice letter that described the highlights of his year. The card included comments about his Chicago triathlon, his family, and rides and parties that he enjoyed with his bike clubs in Las Vegas and in Illinois.

I had a Las Vegas bike club ride in December that I call, “The holiday cookie ride”. Everyone brings a homemade treat and Jerry brought something special and delicious that Joan made each year. She would carefully attach a copy of the recipe to the container containing the goodies.

There are so many good memories of Jerry. He was an ispiration to me.

Look for me in the pool at Desert Breeze or the LVAC gym now. I’m taking Jerry’s advice and getting back to the pool so I can bike again with the Las Vegas Valley Bike Club.

With deepest sympathy and many good memories,
Linda and Fred Kraus

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