Obituary of Jerry Peter Azure

AZURE - Jerry Peter Azure, beloved husband of Joan Nepinak was called home on August 20th, 2006 in Yorkotn. He was 45 years, 3 months and 18 days old at the time of his untimely passing. Jerry was born in Yorkton on May 2nd, 1961 to Dora Azure. He was the youngest of six sons. Jerry attended school in Yorkton at St. Alphonsus and Dr. Brass. He was raised by his grandmother, Clarice (Grandma Alice) Azure until her death. At the tender age of 13, Jerry moved to Calgary and lived with his aunt Dorothy. Throughout the years, Jerry lived in Winnipeg, Calgary and Regina. He had considered Yorkton his hometown. He was the proud father of Adrienne (Krysten) McIvor, Jerid, Shayla, stepfather of Alexis, Prairie, Travis, Kyle, Krystal, Shayla, stepfather of Alexis, Prairie, Travis, Kyle, Krystal, Kayla and grandfather of 8 grandchildren. Jerry met the love of his life Joan Nepinak in 1997. Since that time they had resided together as husband and wife. Jerry had many interests and hobbies: painting, arts & crafts, hunting, all sports in general and giving haircuts. He taught boxing at the Yorkton Friendship Centre. Throughout the years he was a member of the Metis Society and the Yorkton Friendship Centre. He was well known for his love of laughter, socializing and his kindness. This is just one little example of Jerry's kindness. One day in Winnipeg, he was walking down the street when he came upon a little boy. Jerry at the time only had five dollars in his pocket. Not knowing who the little boy was, he took him to McDonald's and fed him and than walked him home. Jerry was predeceased by his mother Dora Azure, three brothers Stanley, Wally and Colin Azure, his grandmother Clarice Azure. Jerry is survived by his wife, Joan, his three children, Adrienne (Krysten) of Winnipeg, Shayla of Regina and Jerid of Yorkton, his six stepchildren Alexis (Jenson), Prairie, Travis, Kyle, Krystal and Kayla, grandchildren , two brothers Laurie (Patty) of Fort Saskatchewan, Arnold , (Leslie) of Regina, a very special aunt Lillian Brazeau of Yorkton, numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. A wake was held on Wednesday, August 23rd, 2006 from the Yorkton Friendship Centre. A Service of Comfort was held on Thursday, August 24th, 2006. Funeral Services were held on Friday, August 25th, 2006 at 2:00 P.M. from the Yorkton Friendship Centre with Pastor Rick Flamont of the Grace River Mission officiating. Special music was performed by Nancy Shewkenek and family. The hymns were 'Amazing Grace' and 'In The Sweet Bye and Bye'. Honorary Bearers were all those who knew and loved Jerry. Interment followed in the Yorkton City Cemetery with Nelson Brazeau, Wayne Brazeau, Barry Pelletier, Stewart Brazeau, Landry Langan, Barry Balabuch, Daniel Pritchard and Kyle Shingoose serving as the casket bearers. Arrangements were entrusted to Bailey's Funeral Home. . Interment Details Yorkton City Cemetery