Jerry Frank Perkins, beloved husband, father and friend passed away May 31, 2008 at the Hood River Memorial Hospital in Hood River, Oregon with family by his side. He was 80 years of age.

Jerry was born June 18, 1927 in Leroy, Kansas, but spent most of his life in California until moving with his wife, Maudie, to Hood River, Oregon in 2006.

As a young man, Jerry was in the merchant marines and then was drafted into the United States Army during the Korean War. He served as a communication specialist.

Jerry, along with his wife Maudie, owned several pizzerias and a donut shop in the Lake Arrowhead area during his life.

Jerry is survived by his wife, Maudie L. Perkins of Hood River, Oregon; daughter, Peggy Allison of Burns, Oregon; son, John Perkins of Sacramento, California, 3 grandchildren: Nicole Allison, Carrie Allison and Tracy Perkins; and sister, Barbara Leggett of Santa Barbara, California. Jerry was preceded in death by his son Gary, his parents and his 3 brothers.

He is also survived by Maudie's two sons, Tim McNulty of Hood River, Oregon and Pat McNulty of Lake Arrowhead, California.

Jerry is interred at the Willamette Military Cemetery in Portland, Oregon where he was buried with full military honors.

Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center (Funerals • Receptions • Cremations) 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, OR 97031. Please visit our website to view and print the obituary and sign the guest book for family.