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Gerald Allen “Jerry” Chubbuck

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Birth	:	22 Oct 1930 Arriba, Lincoln County, Colorado, USA
Death	:	4 Aug 2013 Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, USA
Burial	:	Arriba Cemetery, Arriba, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate	:	39.2743988, -103.2863998
Description	:	Gerald Allen Chubbuck was born on 0ct. 22, 1930 to Melden and Ruth Chubbuck in Arriba, CO. Gerald or Jerry as most people knew him grew up on a farm north of Arriba and graduated from Arriba High School in 1950. Jerry enlisted in the Marines but later received an honorable release from duties because of health complications and returned home where he worked on the farm. Jerry's passions included hunting game from rabbits to deer and elk but then later turned to artifacts. He enjoyed playing cards with the guys and later with the guys and their wives. Jerry... Read More	Gerald Allen Chubbuck was born on 0ct. 22, 1930 to Melden and Ruth Chubbuck in Arriba, CO. Gerald or Jerry as most people knew him grew up on a farm north of Arriba and graduated from Arriba High School in 1950. Jerry enlisted in the Marines but later received an honorable release from duties because of health complications and returned home where he worked on the farm. Jerry's passions included hunting game from rabbits to deer and elk but then later turned to artifacts. He enjoyed playing cards with the guys and later with the guys and their wives. Jerry developed an obsession for hunting Indian artifacts. He discovered on Dec. 8, 1957 an archeological site, later named the Olsen-Chubbuck bison site. He also discovered an Indian princess burial and a prehistoric mammoth tusk and skull. He collected bottles, insulators, rocks, Indian artifacts, antiques, and much more. He married his wife Esther of almost fifty years on Sept. 9, 1963. Together they have three children, Allen, Connie, and Ann. In 1967, Jerry purchased the Genoa Tower where he lived out his dream of collecting, trading and displaying his Indian Artifacts along with many other collectables. He enjoyed entertaining, visiting and meeting all the people that toured his museum. He was well- known for his sense of humor, his free spirit, his knowledge of artifacts, his friendly smile, and his jokes and for his dedication to the Genoa Tower establishment. Jerry and the Tower, with its many unique items, were featured in numerous books, magazines, newspapers articles and television and news broadcast. Jerry would often receive countless letters and cards from delighted visitor that had toured his museum thanking him for their wonderful time. Jerry made a living, loving what he was doing and doing what he loved and it showed. Jerry was diagnosed with diabetes in 2000 had been struggling with health issues. He died on Aug.4 2013 at Penrose Hospital in CO Springs due to complications. Jerry leaves behind a legacy that will forever be missed. He is survived by wife Esther, children Allen, Connie, Ann, his sister's Yvonne (Rob) Mccaleb, Sharon (Bud) Johnson, and brother Don (Delorse) Chubbuck, six grandchildren numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

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Where is Gerald Allen “Jerry” Chubbuck's memorial?
Gerald Allen “Jerry” Chubbuck's memorial is located at: Arriba Cemetery, Arriba, Lincoln County, USA.
When did Gerald Allen “Jerry” Chubbuck death?
Gerald Allen “Jerry” Chubbuck death on 4 Aug 2013 in Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, USA
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Latitude: 39.2743988
Longitude: -103.2863998

Family Members:

Parent

Melden Irvin Chubbuck

(1907 - 1974)

Ruth Ann Copley Chubbuck

(1910 - 2005)

Siblings

Sharon Ann Chubbuck Johnson

(1939 - 2019)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Arriba Cemetery
Arriba, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2743988, -103.2863998

2. Evergreen Cemetery
Arriba, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2865000, -103.3046000

3. Bovina Cemetery
Bovina, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2809980, -103.3789340

4. Parker Cemetery
Genoa, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2301982, -103.4039812

5. Genoa Community Cemetery
Genoa, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3013992, -103.4903030

6. Lutheran Cemetery
Genoa, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3283005, -103.4903030

7. Hugo Old Cemetery
Hugo, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 39.1410940, -103.4652127

8. Flagler Cemetery
Flagler, Kit Carson County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2893982, -103.0350037

9. Doctor A H Coulson Grave
Hugo, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 39.1410939, -103.4777130

10. Evergreen Cemetery
Hugo, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 39.1453018, -103.4906006

11. Mount Calvary Cemetery
Hugo, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 39.1450005, -103.4922028

12. Clifford Cemetery
Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 39.0406000, -103.3483000

13. Liberty Cemetery
Hugo, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 39.0671997, -103.4794006

14. Walks Camp Methodist Cemetery
Limon, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4324989, -103.6200027

15. Pershing Memorial Cemetery
Limon, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2672005, -103.6810989

16. Walks Camp Lutheran Cemetery
Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4911003, -103.5658035

17. Glen Cemetery
Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5873000, -103.4260000

18. Seibert Cemetery
Seibert, Kit Carson County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3151000, -102.8554000

19. Thurman Cemetery
Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6100000, -103.2170000

20. Shiloh Baptist Church Cemetery
Flagler, Kit Carson County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5342470, -102.9860610

21. Boyero Cemetery
Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 38.9185982, -103.2731018

22. Limon Mennonite Cemetery
Matheson, Elbert County, USA
Coordinate: 39.1865000, -103.7334370

23. New Friedensberg Mennonite Cemetery
Vona, Kit Carson County, USA
Coordinate: 39.1988983, -102.7893982

24. River Bend Cemetery
Elbert County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2963982, -103.7932968