Jerry Grisham Explained

Jerry Grisham
Birth Date:1 December 1941
Birth Place:Oregon City, Oregon, U.S.
Office1:Member of the Oregon House of Representatives from the 23rd district
Term Start1:???
Term End1:1997
Succeeded1:Kurt Schrader
Party:Republican
Children:2
Spouse:Susan Grisham[1]

Jerry Grisham (December 1, 1941 – April 21, 2015) was an American politician.[2] He served as a Republican member for the 23rd district of the Oregon House of Representatives.

Life and career

Grisham was born in Oregon City, Oregon, the son of Laura and Clifford Grisham. After high school, he joined the United States Air Force and served as an honor guard stationed at Bolling Air Force Base.

Grisham was a member of the Oregon House of Representatives, representing the 23rd district until 1997, when he was succeeded by Kurt Schrader. The next year, he was a candidate for the 14th district of the Oregon State Senate, losing against Rick Metsger.[3]

Grisham died in April 2015 of cancer, at the age of 73.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Gerald Grisham Obituary (1941-2015). The Oregonian. May 1, 2015. December 16, 2022.
  2. News: Leniency may end of marijuana possession. Anastasia. Athon. Statesman Journal. Salem, Oregon. June 7, 1995. December 16, 2022. 1. Newspapers.com.
  3. Web site: OR State Senate 14. Our Campaigns. December 16, 2022.