Jerry Claycamp passed away on January 3, 2009. Jerry was born to Gerheard "Clay" and Jeanette Claycamp in Van Nuys, California on January 24, 1950. He is survived by his mother Jeanette, three sons Zak, Vance, and Brandon, sister Christie Stanley and four grandchildren Nash, Hannah, Journey, and Kailey. His father Clay preceded him in passing. Jerry loved sports growing up. He was a gifted baseball player, and enjoyed racing midget cars. He moved to Lompoc in 1962 and began a career in auto mechanics and started a family. Jerry later moved to Palm Springs and worked as a front end and brakeman, then returned to Lompoc to run a backhoe and trucking business with his father. He then went back to working on cars at Lompoc Honda were he retired in 2005. Other than his family, he loved sports especially the Rams, Dodgers, and Lakers. His other passions included watching his Grandchildren perform in their activities and doing things with his parents. Jerry will always be remembered for his kind heart and willingness to help anyone with anything. He had a nickname for everyone and a "Jerryism" for every situation. He was known as "Pops" by many, and loved by all who knew him, and never had an unkind word to say about anyone. He will be missed infinitely by all his friends and family. Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, January 10 at Starbuck-Lind Mortuary and a celebration of his life will follow at the Providence Landing Clubhouse located on 599 Mercury Ave. in the Vandenberg Village. From Starbuck-Lind Mortuary Travel north on A St. Turn Left on Central Ave. Turn Right on H St. Turn Left at the "Y" Exit Constellation Rd. Turn Left under-overpass. Travel South. Turn Left on Jupiter Ave. Turn Right on Mercury Ave. Providence Landing located on right.
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