Obituary of Jerry Milton Cullum

     Jerry Milton Cullum went home to be with the love of his life Lee and his lord on March 11th 2024 in Kuna Idaho.

     Jerry was born on October 12, 1950 in Boise Idaho at St. Alphonsus hospital downtown where St. Lukes now stands, he was the youngest of 5 children born to Kyle M and Harriet E Cullum. He was Raised in Boise and attended Boise Schools Graduating from Borah Senior High School in 1969 and then went on to attend Boise Junior College now Boise state University where he graduated with a degree in Welding technology. He went on to several careers that included working at Norco and then finally working at Chevron pipeline as a senior corrosion specialist, he retired in 2010

     Jerry met the love of his life Novella “ Lee” Miller, they were married for 41 years and together they built a loving home with their two daughters and made a lifetime of memories,

     He is survived by his two daughters Lynnette M ( Javed) Khandaker, of Kuna Idaho and Kymberlee R (Everett) Corona of Kuna Idaho, Grandchildren Jeremiah W (Brooke) Flynn, Joshua T Flynn, Rania A Khandaker, Olivia M (Brennyn) Dunn, Brieanna K (Chris) Dixon, Great-grandchildren, Elle Flynn, Maeve Flynn, Kynslee Dixon, Wyatt Dunn, Harper Flynn; sisters JoAnn Preston and Kyla Medina; aunt Vera Blanksma; cousin Bill Cullum and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife Novella E “Lee” Cullum, His parents Kyle and Harriet Cullum, his sisters Marjorie Potterville, and Betty Radford,

     Jerry was a wonderful husband, father and friend to all, he was always there to lend a hand, give out advice and teach, he was knowledgeable in many areas from restoring Hot Rods to corrosion prevention on a pipeline, He was President of NACE international for  several years organizing events and safety meetings, he was generous in everything he did, he donated 112 units of blood with the American Red Cross and was honored for saving many lives through his Aphoresis donations. He enjoyed spending time with his children, grandchildren and Great grandchildren, he was always there to cheer and support in their sport and fun activities, Jerry loved to explore new cuisines and his family were always the taste testers. Jerry never forgot a birthday, graduation or monumental event that a family member, friend or acquaintance had, he would gift with a $2 bill in a card.  He loved to travel and explore new places, or just go for a drive with his beloved dog Sam, if you were lucky enough to tag along he would get you a cool treat or a drink and off you went with stories to keep you entertained. He will be missed immensely and his memories and stories will be forever kept in our hearts.

     A viewing  will be held on March 18th from 5-7pm at Summers funeral home and a  memorial service is scheduled for Tuesday March 19th 2024 at 1:00pm at Summers funeral Home Ustick Chapel 3629 East Ustick Road, Meridian Idaho, Graveside services will be health at Terrace Lawns Cemetery 4255 E Fairview Ave. Meridian Idaho with a Celebration of life to follow from  3:30- 5:30 at Cloverdale Events Center 1200 North Cloverdale Road Boise Id

     The family would like to thank Kuna Fire department, Ada County Sheriff’s office and the Ada County Coroner’s office for their professionalism and care.

     Donations may be made to the American Red Cross Lewis and Clark Region or The Treasure Valley YMCA.