Jerry Lynn Kvame was born in Minot, North Dakota to Jerome Kvame and Marie Hurley on October 14th, 1959. Jerry was the second of 8 children, Mona Kingsley, Jesse Kvame, Maesie Neiss, Maxine Kvame, Mavis Druse, Mira Kvame, and Melinda Shelkey. The family was raised with horses in the small town of Granville, North Dakota. Jerry married Theresa Aga in 1984. They had two children, Cassie and Jason. In later years, Jerry moved to Port Orchard, Washington where he lived with his uncle David Hurley. Jerry spend his days in Port Orchard driving semis, riding his motorcycle, and driving his boat to fish in the ocean with his Uncle David. Jerry was diagnosed with cancer in 2018 which he fought for the next 4 years. During his last years, Jerry had the opportunity to live like he was dying and live the life that he enjoyed. Jerry died on June 23rd, 2022. He is survived by his children, four grandchildren, all 7 of his siblings, and his best friend Jack Riggs who was there with him at the end of his life.