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OVERMAN, GERARD B. (JERRY) MAJOR, MILITARY RETIRED Age 90, resident of Corrales, passed away Saturday, February 9, 2013. He was born in New York , NY on July 13, 1922, to Max and Marian Marson Overman. His Father and Grandfather owned the Overman Tire Company; the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C. has on display the "Victor Bicycle" from the company. He grew up in the Hamptons during the summer and New York in the winter. He supported and had fond memories of his prep school, Hackley School, in Tarrytown, New York. Major Overman enlisted in the Army and fought in World War II and in the Korean War. He served in: 8th Army Air Corps, The Berlin Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, 3rd Infantry Division, 2nd Armored Division, 101 First Airborne and 9th Infantry Division. Among numerous medals and citations, he was also awarded a Battlefield Commission in WWII, a Combat Infantry Badge, two Purple Hearts and the Bronze Star. Following 20 years of active duty, he retired and started his second career as a teacher. He earned his Master's in Education and moved to Albuquerque. He then taught for Albuquerque Public Schools District for over 20 years. He taught at numerous schools including John Adams and Truman Middle School, Valley and Cibola High School. Among his interests included volunteering for the Coast Guard Auxiliary, supporting the equestrian community, sailing, skiing, and reading. Jerry is survived by his ex-wife Brigitte Pfeiffer Reese; children Cynthia Sonntag, her husband David, and their children Kira, Erik, Johah and Andre'; Kevin Gordon, his wife D'Anne Gordon and their children Hank, Max, Chante' and Shania; Pam Overman, her husband Robert Rougemont, his son Adam, and their son Spencer Benton; Andrea Overman and her children Harrison, Wyatt and Jett. Major Overman had a quick wit, a sharp mind and a big, kind heart. He traveled the world and boasted he could speak almost any language by piecing together the ones he knew. He was a friend to all animals and an avid lover of horses, dogs and cats. Pam and Andrea feel honored for the time and will treasure the years they had with him. He taught them the meaning of courage, dignity and honor. He passed peacefully into God's hands. Major Overman will have a private celebration of his life and burial with full Military Honors. In lieu of flowers, donations may be given in memory of Jerry to the Animal Humane Association, 615 Virginia St SE, Albuquerque, NM.
        Published on: Sun February 17, 2013