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Mr. Jerry Artukovich, Jr

Artukovich, Jerry Jr., passed away June 18, 2007 at the age of 83 at his home in Yucaipa, CA.

Preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy; and brother, Nick. Jerry is survived by his daughters, Barbara Heath Brown of Boise, Idaho, and Kathie Munson also of Boise Idaho; and sons, Jerry C. Artukovich, of Yucaipa, CA., and Michael Artukovich, of La Habra, CA; 12 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren.

Jerry was born August 27, 1923 in Los Angeles, CA. He attended Belmont High and later married the love of his life, Dorothy Chutuck,

After settling in Montebello, CA, he joined with brother-in-laws, Milton Nelson and Mac McHenry, and opened Nelson Pontiac. Jerry later went on to own and operate, Paramount Engineering. Jerry then joined his family construction business in 1956.

After moving to Fullerton, CA, he went on to own and operate his own pipeline construction companies, JL Construction and Artukovich Construction until he retired in Newport Beach, CA in 1991.

Jerry and Dorothy traveled often and enjoyed life to its fullest. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and a friend to all that knew him. He was always kind and comforting to all of his friends and family and he will truly be loved and missed by all.

Funeral Mass, Memorial service and Reception will be held on Monday, June 25, 2007 at 7:00 PM at Saint Anthony's Croatian Church, 712 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90012. Interment will be private. Services entrusted to Calvary Mortuary, 323-261-3106 www.calvarymortuary.com
Published in the Orange County Register from 6/23/2007 - 6/24/2007.

June 24, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you. His loving ways and kindness lives with us in memory and will for evermore.
Susan Montanaro (NJ)

June 23, 2007
WISHING YOU STRENGTH AND COMFORT AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME.
Larry Vertigan (CA)

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