In Memory
Gerald Wayne Stover, 71, of Arlington, Va., passed away at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, D.C., after fighting a courageous battle with cancer. He died on Jan. 11, 2025.
Gerald, affectionately known as “Gerry,” was born in Riverside, Calif., on May 10, 1953—Mother’s Day. He was the first born to Air Force Sergeant and Airman Sammie Louis and Shirley Lorraine (Owens) Stover, both deceased. Although born in California, Gerry spent his childhood and young adult life in Springfield, Mass., where he attended public schools. Gerry graduated from Classical Senior High School in 1971. Gerry then went to Amherst, where he earned a B.A. in psychology and dramatic arts.
In a twist of decision making, Gerry enlisted in the Navy, where he was initially stationed in Puerto Rico, but his assignments took him around the world. Six years later, he was honorably discharged and eventually landed in San Francisco, where he lived for a decade.
Fearing the global warming and earthquake effects escalating in San Francisco, Gerry moved east; he relocated and settled in Washington, D.C., for a brief time. He ultimately moved to Arlington, where he remained until his death.
Gerry’s career entailed working at John Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies, where he was the senior director of human resources. He then accepted a position at SRA (a CSRA company) as executive director of operations. In his last position at GWS Human Resources Consultation, Gerry was a senior HR specialist and relocation consultant. Along the way, Gerry met so many people who became lifelong friends.
In retirement, Gerry loved to entertain and was an avid traveler. Accompanying him was life partner Michael Gray, with whom he shared a home in Arlington for more than 30 years. Michael preceded Gerry in death in November 2022.
Gerry’s family
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