Mar 13, 2019


It is with profound sadness we announce the sudden passing at the age of 71 of our beloved husband, father, and Papa at his home Tuesday, March 5, 2019 with his wife by his side. Jery was the loving son of Clayton & Ruth Youmans. Cherished husband for 22 years of Lee (Austin). Loving father of Amanda Hass (the late David), Jane Macklin (David Raby), Jeffery Galea, Jonathan Banks and Todd Galea (Shelly Kechego). Proud Papa to many grandchildren. Jery will be greatly missed by his siblings Jean Tolton (the late Wesley) and John Youmans (the late Audrey). Pre-deceased by his sister Joan Peplinskie. Survived by sistersinlaw Diane Follwell (the late Bill), Lynda Luff (Ivan) and brother-in-law Bill Austin (Margot) and his much loved feline family. At Jery’s request, cremation has already taken place. The family will receive friends at the Milestone Funeral Center, Northbrook on Saturday, March 16, 2019 from 1-2pm with a time of remembrance at 2pm. Donations in his memory may be contributed to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Cancer Society. Special thanks to the Lakeland Family Health Team and St. Elizabeth Health Care. Online condolences and memories can be shared with the family at www.milestonefuneralcenter.com 

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