Gerald C. Stratton Sr. (Jerry)

STRATTON -Gerald C. Stratton Sr. (Jerry), 59 passed away August 1, 2009, in Albuquerque New Mexico. He was born December 8, 1949, to John and Martha Stratton in Las Vegas, Nevada. He is survived by his wife of 31 years Melissa C. Stratton, his son Gerald C. Stratton Jr., 26, and daughter Claire B. Stratton, 23, all of Albuquerque NM. Jerry grew up in Redlands, Ca. where he attended Redlands Sr. High School and graduated from the University of Redlands. Jerry worked for the Department of Defense for 36 years. His career brought him to Kirkland AFB in 1993 where he served his country most recently as an Audio Visual Production Specialist. Jerry served as an active volunteer to many community organizations. He served the Boy Scouts of America for over 20 years in various capacities most recently serving as a member on the Eagle Scout Board of Review as well as a Merit Badge counselor. While residing in Redlands, Ca. Jerry was a member of the Elks Lodge 583, where he served as Exalted Ruler from 1979-1980. He remained an avid supported of the Elks and their missions until his passing. Shooting was a passion for Jerry and he was an active member of the Single Action shooting Society (SASS) where he performed and competed as "Irish Jack Clary". In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Boy Scouts of America or the New Mexico Elks Association Cerebral Palsy Program, in Jerry's honor. Jerry's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd, NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010