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This memorial website was created in the memory of our loved one, Harold "Bobby or Bob" Jerew who was born in Takoma Park, Maryland on January 27, 1960 and passed away on May 8, 2007 at the age of 47. We will love and remember him forever.
Birth: January 27, 1960 in Takoma Park, Maryland
Residence: St. Leonard, Maryland
Death: Tuesday, May 8, 2007
Laid to Rest: Wednesday, May 16, 2007 in the Fort Lincoln Cemetery
On May 8, 2007, of St. Leonard, MD, formerly of Hyattsville, MD. Beloved husband of Sharon Jerew (Karbett) and loving father of Danielle Jerew; grandfather of Brice Jerew; son of Rose Mary Jerew and the late James Jerew; brother of Mark Lay, Ronnie Jerew and the late James "Sonny" Jerew, Jr. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and other family. Friends may call at LEE FUNERAL HOME CALVERT, P.A., 8125 Southern Maryland Blvd., (Rt. 4 and Fowler Rd.), Owings, MD on Tuesday, May 15, 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., where services will be held on Wednesday at 10 a.m. Interment Fort Lincoln Cemetery.
All I can say today is that Bob passed away a happy man. He was doing what he loved...riding his Harley. On May 8, 2007 Bob left home on his bike, while on his way back home he was struck by a car that crossed the center line hit the guard rail (on Bob's side of the road) at the same time hitting Bob. Bob did everything he could to get away, but there was no where else for him to go...his skid marks end on his white line. The impact ejected Bob from his bike and he landed in a weeded area on the opposite side of the road. Dispite rescue efforts I believe that Bob passed away within minutes of the impact. I can not give more details regarding the incident as it is still under investigation. I just know that Bob was doing everything right...there was just nothing he could do to get away from the car.
A little history on the purchase of the bike...on April 27, 2007 Bob called me and said..."I've found my bike". So on April 28 Bob and I went out to the Hughesville, Maryland Harley Davidson Dealer. When we entered Bob went straight to the bike and just smiled. Apparently Bob had watched it being brought out onto the show room floor the day before and said "That's my bike" to the folks working there that day. It was a Black Cherry 2005 Harley Davidson Softtail Deluxe. He asked them to hold it so he could bring me over to take a look so of course they held it...and of course we bought it.
When I saw it I just looked at him and smiled at him smiling. I said OK let's get the paper work started. It was a busy day there at the dealer, so it seemed like things took forever...well they did...we ended up spending all day there. Once we got all the OK's on the paper work Bob called his daughter Danielle and said "Bring my helmet over to the Harley Dealer" and she said "Are you kiddin'?"...of course he told her that he was not, but being the joker that he was I think she thought she was going to show up and find that he was just pulling her leg.
When I tell you that I had never seen him happier than the day we bought the bike you can believe me. He told us that he was so excited he wasn't sure he could ride it home. Notice the picture of him from behind...Danielle took it as she followed, him as he followed me in the mustang. I was soo worried about him riding it home that I made sure to tell Danielle to be sure she stayed behind him and I would stay in front to make sure he was protected.
I had never ridden on a bike before the day we purchased this one. As soon as we got home we went straight inside grabbed the jean jackets, I took my helmet that we just purchased out of the box, threw it on and we rode. We made about 6 stops showing friends and family the new purchase. Once we got home he admitted to me that he had not really ridden with a passenger on his bike too often. I said...so now you tell me? I guess he did not want me to be anymore afraid than I already was.
If you noticed we only had the bike 10 days before Bob was killed. Needless to say that was my one and only round trip on a bike...and yes it will be my last. I know that it was not the bike that killed Bob it was the reckless driver of the car, but now I just think it is too dangerous. It is strange that Danille just told me the other day that she had asked her Dad (on the morning of the day he was killed) when he was going to take her for a ride. He told her he would not because it was too dangerous.
Bob and I met on October 24, 1998...we celebrated our 5th Wedding Anniversary on March 29, 2007. I'd always say...He loved me from the day he met me...it took me some warming up before he grabbed my heart, but once he had it he sure had it. But, I knew from the day I met him he had a Huge Heart. So now here I am a Widow at just 36! What now?
Bob will be missed by many, many people. I had warned the funeral home that it was going to be tons of folks passing through. I heard the funeral home being referred to as an ant hill the night before the funeral. There was no parking and a line to sign the register book that lead out the front of the building. People just coming and going. I also heard...I guess I never looked back...that there was standing room only at the funeral. There were 64 vehicles in line heading to the cemetary...not including the 9 car police escort...and that was with people car pooling together. It was a site to see...I could hear Bob saying "Who the heck died...you should see this..."
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Yet another Father's Day without you.... / Danielle (JEREW) Evans (Daughter)
Happy Father's Day, Dad!
I found that as time has passed my feelings about you being gone has gotten worse. Losing you so quickly and tragically has taught me so many things. Since last year alot has changed! I bought my own home, Completed m...
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The second Father's Day without you.... / Danielle Jerew-Evans (Daughter)
This is the second "Father's Day " without you....
This morning I when I woke up I found myself so anxious to see you so I could tell you Happy Father's Day... But then reality set in I won't be able to see you to today because y...
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My Dear Sweet Cousin / Bonnie Billingsley(Kern) (Cousin)
Bobby,Lets see where to start.One Bob,the biggest,brightest smile there was.Biggest heart and most caring person you could have the pleasure of knowing.His family and friends was what he lived for,he was always worring and helping others.There w...
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World's Greatest Father!! / Danielle Jerew (Daughter)
To The World's Greatest Dad....This whole situation is mind blowing and still so unreal to me.My Dad was the coolest Dad in the world, He would go out on a limb for anyone as long as he knew it was going to help the other person even though he knew t...
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A Great Friend / Angela Motley (Friend)
I did not know Bob long we just met back in january or feburary when he had an 89 labaron sitting up the road for sale. we went and talked to him that night and man did we talk! he knew everyone i knew. see i had just moved back up here from vir...
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With deepest sympathy.... / Nicole Coffman (His Friend's daughter ) Read >> |
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