Jerry Keith Good

Jerry, Husband, Father, Papa, Friend, passed away peacefully in the early morning on February 9. 2022.
Jerry battled and survived 3 bouts of cancer, only to get Covid and lose the battle. Take it seriously folks!
Jerry was born in Mayfield, Utah to Dan and Ruth Good on December 30, 1943. Jerry loved growing up in Mayfield and the mountains were his happy place.
Jerry graduated from Gunnison High, Utah State University, and received his master’s degree in Mathematics from the University of Utah. He was an avid Ute fan with season tickets to basketball and football for over 40 years, but secretly routed for the Aggies.
Jerry’s early career was teaching High School Math at Kearns High School, with a cool summer job of driving the train at Utah’s Hogle Zoo. Jerry loved teaching and had a positive influence on many young minds, but after 12 years on the classroom, Hogle Zoo won out with an offer he couldn’t resist. That offer became a 45 year second career culminating as the Assistant Director of Finance upon his retirement. He always joked that he left one Zoo for Another.
Jerry loved to travel and was “The Master Planner” of numerous amazing trips. He was happiest planning family vacations to Hawaii, Florida and California. The kids made him a Disney Fan early on. He also enjoyed planning getaways with friends.
Golf was a major part of his life. It wasn’t so much about the game, but rather the outing. He loved golfing with the “Guys” every Monday & Wednesday, and on all those trips he took. He was so excited to pass his love of the game onto the next generation and see his Granddaughter make the golf team in high school, and watch his grandson drive the green at 12 years old.
Jerry loved yard work…I know…But he did, and he took pride in creating a beautiful yard to enjoy.
Jerry married Linda Farmer on June 20th 1968. Having him for a husband for 53 years was everything you could ever ask for. Together we worked hard to ensure our sons had every opportunity they wanted, and he was so proud of them, and loved them deeply.
Jerry was preceded in death by his parents (Dan and Ruth) and is survived by his Brother, Leslie (Connie), Sister, Loretta (Bob), Wife, Sons, Shawn, Bryan (Amber), Granddaughter, Dakota, Grandson, Chase (both were his pride & joy) and many, many friends.
A Celebration of Life will be held on February 17, 2022 at 12:00pm at Memorial Redwood Mortuary and Cemetery; 6500 S Redwood Rd, West Jordan, Utah, with interment to follow.
MASKS ARE REQUIRED:
In Lieu of Flowers…Please consider a donation in Memory of Jerry Good to Utah Hogle Zoo, 2600 Sunnyside Avenue, Salt Lake City, Utah 84108 “(Capitol Campaign)”.
“If Love could have kept you alive, you would have lived forever!”
Service Information

Celebration of Life
February 17, 2022 at 12-2pm
6500 S Redwood Rd, West Jordan, Utah, 84123