Jerry Lee Mullan died on Sunday, July 9, 2023, peacefully at his home in Bellingham.
Jerry was born to Orbra Lee and Willa Mae Mullan in Houston Texas on Dec. 7, 1940. Jerry joined the army in 1959 and was stationed in Seattle, Washington in 1962, where he met and married Carol Rubin.
Jerry’s military career led him and Carol to move to France, Texas and New Jersey before Jerry left to fight in the Vietnam War. In 1975, Jerry transferred into the Marine Corps and the Mullans, now with two kids, were stationed in Southern California until he retired in 1981, after having been distinguished with many medals, honors, and decorations.
Along the way of his military career, Jerry earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from Saint Martin’s University and a Master’s Degree in Human Resources Management at Pepperdine University in 1981.
The Mullans settled in Ferndale, where Jerry supported his family in a variety of jobs including working on ships that traveled the world.
Jerry valued independence, courage, excellence, and integrity. He enjoyed playing guitar, golf, motorcycling, and classic cars. One of his greatest pleasures was having a drink on the back deck in the sunshine.
He is survived by his wife, Carol; his son, Shawn and his wife, Jeannie; his daughter, Kim and her husband, John; grandchildren, Michael, Tyler, Christina, Daniel, and Jacob; and his sister, Nancy.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, July 21 at 11 a.m. at Christ Lutheran Church in Ferndale.
