Kirkwood, Gerald N.

Gerald (Jerry) Nelson Kirkwood, 89, took his final journey May 2, 2022, in Spokane, Wash. Jerry was born in Spokane, July 1932, to William and Lillian Kirkwood.

Jerry was raised in Davenport and graduated from Davenport High School in 1950. Jerry and his beloved wife Lois (James) married Sept. 12, 1951. Lois was also raised in Davenport and attended Davenport High School, graduating a year behind Jerry. They would have celebrated their 71st wedding anniversary Sept. 12, 2022.

Jerry attended Eastern Washington University and began his career at Washington Water Power/ Avista in March of 1952 wh...