Gerald "Jerry" Washabaugh

Gerald “Jerry” Washabaugh, 60, of Port Orford, Oregon passed away on Sunday, June 14,

2026, in Coos Bay, Oregon. Jerry was born on February 18, 1966, in San Diego California to

mother, Koko Araki Washabaugh.

Throughout his life Jerry accomplished many things. By far he was proudest to be the

father of triplets to whom he loved deeply. He had a knack for always cracking a good joke or

trying to lighten the mood. In his high school days, Jerry enjoyed playing in different sports such

as football and golf. Throughout his life he cultivated a love for metal detecting, 80s music, and

watching movies. Some of his favorites being Harry Potter, Star Trek, and Star Wars.

In 2015 Jerry moved to the Oregon coast with his family. There he would spend his time

going to the beach to collect agates or watching the stars with his telescope. Jerry was a firm

believer in Bigfoot. He also had a vast knowledge for working on cars and he passed down that

knowledge to his children. Jerry was always finding creative ways to fix something that was

broken or tinkering with his next project. He enjoyed collecting all sorts of trinkets and he

proudly displayed them throughout his home.

Jerry had a huge heart and cared greatly for his family and pets. He enjoyed giving gifts to show

appreciation to the people he loved. His faith was very important to him and he is now reunited

with God.

Jerry is survived by his triplet children, Hannah Washabaugh of Corvallis, Oregon, Alexis

Washabaugh of San Francisco, California, and Justin Washabaugh of Denver, Colorado, as well

as his sister, Crystal Cooper of Santa Clarita, California. He was a great man, father, and friend,

and he will be greatly missed.

Cremation Rites held by Nelson's Bay Area Mortuary, 405 Elrod Ave, Coos Bay OR, 97420

541-267-4216