Gerald S. "Jerry" Park, age 76, passed away peacefully at his Kalispell home on August 12, 2013. Jerry was born in Dallas, Texas, the son of Sidney And Erin (Cook) Park. He grew up in Dallas and graduated from Sunset High School. Jerry then attended Texas Christian University graduating with a B.A. in 1961. Jerry served honorably in the U.S. Army from 1961-1962, when he then became an armored officer in the Texas National Guard until 1969. In the late 1950's and early 1960's, Jerry was involved in radio broadcasting. Susie used to dance in the headlights at the TCU parking lot during the "Jerrys Night Show" before she met him. In 1963, Jerry switched to Television and worked for ABC Television as a newsman and anchor. He retired in 1999 in Oklahoma City, OK, and was inducted in the Broadcasters Hall of Fame in 2008, for his many years of service. Jerry was actively involved with the United Cerebral Palsy; the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and a member of the Southern Hills Christian Church. He enjoyed reading and travelling. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents Sidney and Erin Park. Jerry is survived by his wife of 49 years Sharon "Susie" Park of Kalispell; sons Rusty Park of Kalispell and Randy (Anne) Park of Plainfield, IL and daughter ShyAnn (Grant) Milner of Edmond, OK; sisters Kay Fikes; Nancy Malik, and Betsy Hayes; brother-in-law Larry Webb; 5 grandchildren Lauren, Ryan and Maggie Park; Mason and Jacob Milner; aunt Jean Patton of Dallas, TX.
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