Jerry Lee Layman, known by his friend’s and family as Papa, Daddy or Willapa Bear, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 6, 2019, in Aberdeen, Washington. Jerry was 69 years old and from Raymond, Washington.

Jerry was from the baby-boomer generation. He was born May 3, 1949, in Morton, Washington, after his dad returned from serving in the Army during WWII, to Coya E. and Edith M. Layman. Jerry spent his childhood in Morton with his big brother Chester “Chet” Layman and wonderful sister Shirley.

In the 1960s, Jerry moved to Raymond, Washington, with his family and graduated from Raymond High School with the class of 1967. Jerry also attended Grays Harbor Community College while driving log truck for his father’s trucking company, C.E. Layman and Sons Trucking.

Jerry married his best friend Corean on Nov. 22, 1969, in Cle Elum, Washington, and began his love story with her back in Raymond. Around 1973, Jerry began volunteering with the Pacific County Sheriff’s Office as a reserve deputy. The volunteer position became a career when Jerry started with the Raymond Police Department and quickly promoted to patrol sergeant. While serving with RPD, Jerry also served as an apprehension K9 handler with his partner, “Sarg.” In the early 1980s, Jerry lateraled to the Pacific County Sheriff’s Office, where he finished his career in 1993 due to a medical disability.

Shooting sports have always been a hobby for Jerry. Shooting .22 rifles with Joey and Dicky in high school out at the dump was just the beginning. Throughout Jerry’s law enforcement career, Jerry served as a pistol and rifle instructor and loved imparting the knowledge and skills necessary for law enforcement officers to serve and survive. For many years after retirement, Jerry continued teaching various agencies in the area and shooting for sport with his family.

When not playing with guns, Jerry enjoyed creating in his woodshop. Many bowls, pens, boxes and other beautiful items were created and given away over the years. Jerry enjoyed riding horses and motorcycles and loved “Jeeping” with his family, exploring the beautiful wilderness that we have around us. He usually had a boxer dog with him while out and about.

Jerry loved the Lord and was always active in his church, serving wherever he could. He had a unique sense of humor that those who knew him cherished.

Jerry is survived by his wife and best friend Corean, sister Shirley, children April and her husband Brian, son Heath and his wife Michelle. Jerry also was very proud of his grandchildren; Matthew Sisk, Baylee Layman, Kaitlyn Sisk, Emilee Layman, Hallee Layman, Joshua Boggs and Daniel Boggs all of Raymond, Washington. He also has many nephews, nieces, aunts, uncles, and cousins that are loved and appreciated. Jerry was proceeded in death by his father Coya, mother Edith, and brother Chet.

A service celebrating Jerry’s life is planned for Wednesday, March 13, 2019, at 1 p.m. at the New Life Fellowship Church in Raymond and will be officiated by Pastor and friend Steve Jones. Honorary pallbearers are Heath Layman, Brian Boggs, Matthew Sisk, Ron Layman, Denny Reinan and Terry Capps. Stoller’s Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Jerry and his family are forever grateful for the gift of life that was given us in 1993 by way of organ donation. Please consider becoming a donor and give the gift of life.

If you would like to make a donation in honor of Jerry’s memory, we ask that you either give to your local church or give to “Behind the Badge Foundation” viahttps://behindthebadgefoundation.org/donate/.

Thank you to the Lebam Community Church and New Life Fellowship Church for assistance and facilities.

Arrangements are in care of Stoller’s Mortuary in Raymond, Washington. You may visit www.StollersMortuary.com to leave condolences for the family.