A00176C - Gerald Wayne Stover, Amherst College Class of 1975, Springfield Central High School (Springfield, Massachusetts) Graduate, San Francisco State University M.B.A., Georgetown University J.D., Long Time Human Resources Professional

 Gerald Wayne Stover (71), of Arlington, Virginia, passed away at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC after fighting a courageous battle with cancer.  He died on Saturday, January 11, 2025.

Gerald, affectionately known as "Gerry" was born in Riverside, CA on Sunday, May 10, 1953 -- Mother's Day.  He was the first born to Air Force Sergeant and Airman Sammie Louis and his wife Shirley Lorraine (Owens) Stover, both deceased. Although born in California, Gerry spent his childhood and young adult life in Springfield, MA where he attended public schools.  A student of the cass of 1971, Gerry graduated from Classical Senior High School.  After graduating, Gerry went to Amherst College where he earned a BA degree in Psychology & Dramatic Arts.   

In a twist of decision making, Gerry decided to enlist 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, CA where he lived for a decade.

Fearing the global warning and earthquake effects escalating in San Francisco, Gerry moved East, he relocated and settled in Washington, DC for a brief time.  He ultimately moved to Arlington, VA where he remained until his death.

Gerry's career entailed working at John Hopkins University SAIS where he was the Sr. Director of Human Resources. He then accepted a position of SRA (a CSRA Company), where he was the Executive Director of Operations. In his last position at GWS Human Resources Consultation, Gerry was a Sr. HR Specialist and Relocation Consultant.  Along the way, Gerry met so many people who became life-long friends.

In retirement, Gerry loved to entertain and was an avid traveler - both INCONUS and abroad.  Accompanying him was his life partner Michael Gray whom he shared a home with his life partner Michael Gray whom he shared a home with in Arlington, VA for over 10 years.  Michael preceded Gerry in death in November 2022.

At Gerry's request, there will be no memorial services.  Gerry will be cremated, and his ashes will be scattered, (along with Michael's) over Rehoboth Beach in DE.