Jerome Hanson Nez

Jerome "Jobo" Nez, 44, of Whiteriver, passed away, September 19, 2007 in Phoenix. Mr. Nez, a registered nurse for Indian Health Services in Whiteriver, was born June 3, 1963 to Israel and Irene (Lewis) Nez. Jerome attended school in Whiteriver and following high school he received his Associate of Arts Degree from Fort Lewis College, in Durango, Colorado. He then attended NPC and studied nursing, receiving his RN Degree in 1996. Following graduation, he went to work as an RN at the IHS Hospital in Whiteriver. In 2001, he went to work at Infinia in Show Low, then he went to work at Hon-Dah Casino as an auditor, he then moved on to work as an advisor for NPC which led him to going back to work at the IHS hospital, working on the Healthy Smiles Program. "Jobo" loved to cook, sew, crochet, fish and music, which he could play any instrument, except the drums. Jerome is survived by his brother, Oliver L. Nez, of Whiteriver; sister, Cynthia D. Riley, of Whiteriver, as well as several nieces, nephews and his extended family. A one-night wake will begin Friday, September 28, 2007 at 1:00 PM at the home of Cynthia D. Riley in Whiteriver. Services will be held Saturday, September 29, 2007 at 2:00 PM at the Whiteriver Baptist Church. Interment will be in the Whiteriver Cemetery immediately following the services.