Jerry Vaughn Sanford, Sr. of Lake Havasu City, Arizona passed away on September 25, 2016 at the age of 81. He was born to Ival and Lola (Burden) Sanford on February 11, 1935 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Jerry was proud to have served his country during the Korean War in the United States Navy. He went on to continue his service by becoming a fireman and then later a police officer. It was while he was a fireman in that he met his forever love Carolyn Peckham. They dated for about 8 months and were married in Newkirk, Oklahoma on September 23, 1960. They shared 56 cherished years together. They moved to California where Jerry was a Los Angeles County Deputy Sheriff and then a motorcycle patrol officer for the California Highway Patrol. He was meant to be a policeman and loved his job. He is a lifelong member of the Elks Club, the American Legion, and CAHP.

Fishing was one of Jerry’s favorite past times. He also enjoyed golf, NASCAR, football, and was a huge fan of the Wichita Shockers basketball team. In his younger days, he liked to go off roading, riding dune buggies and motorcycles. His greatest passion though, was his family.

Jerry is preceded in death by his parents; Ival and Lola Sanford, sister; Barbara Sanford, and his beloved dog Sonny.

He is survived by his wife; Carolyn Sanford, son; Jerry Sanford Jr., daughters; Vicki and Sharon Sanford, and his grandsons; Michael and Trevor Berry.

A memorial service held at Calvary Baptist Church on McCulloch Blvd.

Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home, Lake  Havasu City, AZ