Jerome Joseph (Jerry) Bunker of Auburn, WA died on September 13, 2015 due to heart failure. He was born on June 30, 1929 in Madison, MN to Anton and Christina Bunker. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He married the love of his life, Blanche Peterson in 1956.

Jerome co-owned and operated a successful service station business “B&J ARCO” with long time partner and friend, Bud Larson. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends and watching all kinds of sports, including the Sonics, Seahawks, Huskies and Mariners.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years Blanche, his children Craig (Vicki); Carla (Greg); Brian (Trudi); Mark, Scott (Karen) and Todd (Angie) along with 8 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.

Services will be held at Holy Family Church in Auburn on Tuesday September 22 at 11:00am. Donations in Jerome’s memory may be made to Auburn Youth Resources or Holy Family School in Auburn.