Jerry A. Shriver

Jerry Allen Shriver, age 69, of Avoca, Iowa passed away July 2, 2020. Jerry was born on September 18, 1950, in Council Bluffs, Iowa to Ralph and Irene Shriver. He graduated from Tri-Center High School in 1968. He was united in marriage to Connie Grieder on June 30, 1970. Their marriage was blessed with 2 children, Lisa and Melissa. Jerry and Connie were married for 45 years until her passing on September 2, 2015. Jerry was a mechanic and worked for the City of Council Bluffs until retirement. He was an avid hunter that truly enjoyed his annual hunting trips to states like Montana and Wyoming. Jerry loved cooking and spending time with his family. Jerry is preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Irene; and wife, Connie. Survivors include; daughters, Lisa Shriver of Keystone Heights, Florida, and Melissa (Brian) Cobb of Pinehurst, Texas; 6 grandsons, Sean (Angel) Hankenson, Jeremy Hankenson, Marcus (Andrea) Cobb, Alex Cobb, Logan Cobb, and Samuel Cobb; Great-Granddaughter Zoey Hankenson; Brothers, Larry (Bev) Shriver of Underwood, Iowa, Terry (Sarah) Shriver of Carson, Iowa, Sisters, Jackie (Mike) Schoening of Hancock, Iowa, Robin Trede of Avoca, Iowa, and Paula (Randy) Turner of Oakland, Iowa; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. There will be a celebration of life at the American Legion, 211 Broadway, Minden IA at 1:00pm on July 12, 2020. A memorial fund has been established.