Jerald Willis “Jerry” Bond, 74, passed away at Springdale Village in Mesa, Arizona on the morning of December 25, 2018. He will be greatly missed and remembered for his unwavering faith and testimony, even during his hardships and struggles with his health.
Jerry is preceded in death by his parents, D. Leroy Bond and Pearl Willis Bond; sister, Donna Fyvie (Milt Fyvie); brother, Larry Bond (Joetta Bond); and brother-in-law, Jim Church (Linda Church). He leaves behind a former surviving spouse of 42 years, RosaLee Bond-Hathaway (Larry Hathaway); brother, Donald (Buzz) Bond (Carol Jean Bond); sister, Marilyn Plumb (Paul Plumb); sister, Jeannie Lythgoe (Gary Lythgoe); two daughters, Melissa (Missy) Freestone (Darren Freestone) and Erika Clark (Michael Clark); six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00am on Monday, December 31, 2018 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1007 South 72nd Street, Mesa, Arizona 85208. A viewing will be held at 9:00am before the funeral service.
Our sympathy and prayers for the Bond family. It is comforting to know of a loving God and extended family that embraced Jerry on the other side of the veil on Christmas Day after his earthly travail. Wish we could have a glimpse of the family reunion. May you find peace through your prayers and reflection.