Jerry P. VanVoorst, 74, of Monon, died at 11:35 p.m. Sunday, August 8, 2010 at Whispering Pines in Monticello. He had been battling cancer. He was born August 1, 1936 in rural Wolcott to the late Everett and Barbara (Parks) VanVoorst. He attended Wolcott and Monon schools and left early to help his father on the farm. His marrriage was to Patsy Floyd, of Winamac, on July 27, 1957 in Michigan City, Indiana. She survives. Mr. Van Voorst farmed and worked at the old RCA plant for nearly 20 years. Afterwards he worked as a self-employed carpenter and Monon Corporation until it's close. Lastly he worked for Girtz Industries until retiring in 2001. He was a former attendee of Palestine Christian Church in Wolcott and First Baptist Church of Monon. Jerry loved to take his 1977 Chevy Truck to car shows. He enjoyed working outdoors mowing and gardening. He was an avid fan of Dale Earnhardt NASCAR and the Indianapolis Colts. Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Carla Griggs (husband: Richard) and Terri Piercefield (husband: Todd) both of Logansport, an adopted son Tony VanVoorst (wife: Betsy) and a sister, Betty DeVault of Reynolds. Also surviving are his four grandchildren Vanessa, Justin, Timmy and Charlie and several great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death with his parents is a sister, Evelyn Keys and a brother, Jimmy VanVoorst. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Thursday, August 12, 2010 in Chapel Cemetery at Monon; Pastor Don Newman to officiate. Memorials may be made to the charity of donor's choice.