On March 11, 2016, the body of Jerry Lee Harvey was discovered in Tacoma, Washington, and his death was recorded under Namus ID: UCP2513. After being identified, it was determined that the decedent passed away due to natural causes at Allenmore Hospital. The Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office, located at 3619 Pacific Avenue in Tacoma, Washington, became responsible for the case. Under case number 16-0489, they undertook the standard procedures following his death.
Initial efforts by the Medical Examiner's Office to notify Jerry Lee Harvey's family about his passing were successful; however, further attempts to reach them regarding the disposition of his remains went unanswered. Consequently, Jerry's body was transferred to a rotation funeral home. After standard procedures, his body was cremated. The cremains were returned to the Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office, awaiting a claim from family members or next of kin.
For over a year, the cremated remains of Jerry Lee Harvey remained unclaimed. In adherence to the policy of the Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office, and respecting the dignity of unclaimed remains, his cremains were scattered at sea. This ceremony, performed by the staff of the Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office, took place on August 30, 2017, ensuring that Jerry received a respectful and fitting final farewell, even in the absence of his family. For anyone needing more information or willing to provide updates regarding his family, the Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office can be contacted at 253-798-6494.
Date Found: 03/11/2016
