Jerralyn Tomes

Jerralyn Ann Tomes (JT), a retired postal worker and former resident of Twentynine Palms and Joshua Tree, California, passed away on September 1, 2026, at the age of 71. JT, the daughter of William and Viola Klink, was born on August 9, 1955, in Hartford, Wisconsin. She loved her Green Bay Packers and her friends and community out in Landers.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers John and Jim Klink; sister and brother-in-law Jackie and Roy Voeltz; nephew Charlie Voeltz; and niece Kristin Klink.

JT is survived by her son Jamie (Sara) Tomes of Yucca, Arizona; daughter Stephanie (Jeff) Hemiller of Yucca, Arizona; son Bryce (Lisa) Tomes of Warrenton, Virginia; and brother Joel (Tory) Klink of Twentynine Palms, California. She is further survived by her grandchildren: Joshua (Allison) Tomes of Watertown, Wisconsin; Brayden (Hailey) Tomes of Green Bay, Wisconsin; Kaylee Hemiller of Yucca, Arizona; and Eli and Devin Tomes of Warrenton, Virginia. She also leaves behind her nieces and nephews: Kyle Voeltz, Shannon (Bill) Shay, Erin (Jordan) Kelly, Andrew Klink, and Matthew Klink, all of Twentynine Palms, California; Melissa Stewart of Yucca Valley, California; and Amanda (Justin) Luzier of Spokane, Washington; as well as her great-nieces and great-nephews: Toby, Derin, Sidney, Jayden, Abigail, Lillian, Charley, Hayden, Hannah, Paisley, and Kinsley.

A Celebration of Life will be held on September 26, 2026, in Landers, California from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.