Remembering and Honoring Former CAR ROTY, Jerry McGuire
Gerald Francis McGuire passed away on May 16, 2019. Jerry began his journey on a farm near the small town of Wisner, Nebraska on December 8, 1929. He was the youngest of 16 children born to Richard S. McGuire and Mary E. McGill.
Gerald Francis McGuire December 8, 1929-May 16, 2019
During his time at Creighton the Korean War broke out. Jerry interrupted his studies and enlisted in the Navy and eventually became a Marine Corps pilot. Hostilities had ended by the time he completed training but he spent about a year in Korea. His time there was spent flying a variety of patrol missions in both fighters and bombers that included aircraft carrier based operations.
Jerry with members and friends from the REALTOR® Association
By 1973 Jerry finally figured out that he was not a “corporate man” and left the world of computer systems and became a REALTOR®. Over the next 30+ years he enjoyed a very successful career working for several companies including Ridgewood Realty, ERA Regency Realty, Moore and Company and finally with ReMax Professionals. He was chosen as a Director, President and REALTOR® of the Year at his local Board; Director, Treasurer and REALTOR® of the Year for the Colorado Association; and finally Director and Committee Chair for the National Association.
Jerry with members and friends from the REALTOR® Association
“We have lost another one of our pioneers. Jerry McGuire was a great leader and very thoughtful person and we are very fortunate to have had him as one of our leaders at CAR.,” said CAR President and CEO Tyrone Adams. “While Jerry has not been active in CAR for a while, his contributions, like the rest of our leaders no longer with us, will always remain as a part of the Colorado Association of REALTORS® and the real estate industry.”
Jerry and fellow REALTOR®, Linda Philpott
A Rosary and reception will be held on Thursday, May 23rd at 6 PM, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 5303 E County Line Road, Centennial, Colorado. A Mass will be held at 10:30 AM at St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, 6673 W Chatfield Avenue, Littleton, Colorado on Friday, May 24th. A reception will follow the Mass at Pinehurst Country Club, 6255 West Quincy, Denver, Colorado. Interment will take place at Fort Logan National Cemetery on Tuesday 28th at 1:15pm.
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In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to either Little Sisters of the Poor or the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation.
For more details on Jerry’s obituary and to send condolences, please visit Legacy.com’s website by clicking here.