This obituary for Gerald (Jerry) D. Hoadley was published in the Tacoma News Tribune on Oct 17, 2007.

"Jerry (Gerald) Hoadley
Heaven bound - Jerry passed away Oct. 11, 2007 in Harborview Hospital. He was born Aug. 26, 1946 in Buffalo, NY. He is survived by his wife, LaDonna, of 26 years, his daughter and son Tami and Andy,granddaughter, Andrea, mom, Betty, sister, Kathy and brothers, David, Chris and Steven. Funeral services will be held on Friday, Oct. 19, 2007 at 11:00 am at the New Tacoma Cemetery in the Evergreen Chapel, followed by a Celebration of Life at King Oscar’s,8820 S. Hosmer, in Tacoma from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m."