Gerard Joseph Fourie

August 11, 1953 - December 16, 2022

After a 2 year battle with leukemia, Jerry (Don’t call him Gerard!) Fourie passed away with his family around his bedside on December 16, 2022.

Jerry was born to Margaret and Alfred Fourie in San Francisco on August 11, 1953. He spent his younger days in South SF graduating from St. Veronica’s School in 1967 and Serra High School in 1971. He attended USF as a member of the Delta Sigma Pi Fraternity and graduated in 1975 with a BS in Business Administration.

On March 17, 1973, he had his first date with a USF classmate, Michele Dallas and they married on June 11, 1977. In 1980, their first daughter, Gabrielle, was born followed by sisters Lauren and Molly. After living in Novato for 6 years, the family moved to Pleasanton.

His work career began in 1975 as a Management Trainee at Macy’s SF in charge of the Wine Department. Jerry and Michele started their own business and grew it into a successful venture until they sold it and retired in 2018.

Jerry was a loving husband, dedicated father, and adored grandfather. He was an outstanding friend, always the life of the party, and an eternal optimist. He was one of a kind and a true original.

Jerry is survived by his wife of 45 years, Michele, his daughters Gabrielle Stephens (JT), Lauren Fourie (Bruno), and Molly Calhoun (Kevin). He also leaves behind two wonderful grandchildren Natalie and Ellie Stephens, brother Tom (Pat), sister Margot Giusti (George) and many loving nieces and nephew.

There will be a Celebration of Life at St. Augustine’s Catholic Church, 3999 Bernal Ave., Pleasanton, CA 94566 at 11 AM on Saturday, January 28, 2023. In lieu of flowers, donate to give.stanford.edu, Dr. Jason Gotlib Research Fund (Other Stanford Designation).