Jerry Bouquot

COOLIDGE — Jerry Bouquot, 67, of Coolidge died on Nov. 22, 2009.

The service will be held later.

Mr. Bouquot was born on March 3, 1942 in Curtis, Okla. He was a medical technologist. He was very accomplished and dedicated himself to saving lives for 33 years. He came off as a grizzly bear but was actually a teddy bear.

He loved playing music, especially guitar, and also played mandolin, banjo, violin, piano and keyboard. He also enjoyed playing pool, target shooting, smoking cigarettes in the front yard and driving. He adored his three sons and grandchildren and was devoted to his family.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Helen; three sons, Jerry Lynn Bouquot of Coolidge, Terry L. Bouquot of Casa Grande and Gary V. Bouquot of Florence; his mother, Rosamond Bouquot of Mooreland, Okla.; a brother, Tommy A. Bouquot of Mooreland; a sister, Delinda Winn of Mooreland; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Walter Bouquot.

J. Warren Funeral Services, Cole & Maud Coolidge Chapel is in charge of arrangements.