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Jerry Coleman, long time resident of the Eastern Sierra and owner of Mammoth Mountain RV Park passed away peacefully on August 3, 2022, in Reno, NV.
Originally from Endicott, NY – Jerry made his way to California after serving in the United States Marines. He joined USMC the day after graduating high school and was a proud Marine until the very end.
As a civilian, Jerry forged a new career path in skilled trades using his technical background gained in the service as an aircraft mechanic. Although plumbing was new to him, Jerry embraced the challenge and excelled until reaching the skill sets of a master plumber. Among other areas of interest were aviation, cycling, square dancing, trucking, and the great outdoors.
In 1971, Jerry married Nancy Camphouse and they moved to Mammoth Lakes, CA. Nancy had a gift shop and Jerry set up his plumbing business – Coleman Plumbing. After a decade, Jerry and Nancy took on a new challenge in 1982 by partnering up with Roberta Camphouse to launch an RV Park in Mammoth Lakes. On land leased from the forest service they established Mammoth Mountain RV Park. The park is open year-round and is now under the leadership of Jerry and Nancy’s daughter Elizabeth and her husband Jaime.
The Colemans raised their family in Mammoth Lakes and were active in their church and community. Jerry was a great storyteller with a big heart. He loved working with his hands/tools, helping others, and spending time with family and friends.
Jerry will be greatly missed by friends, family, and all those who came to know him.
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