Tardie, Gerard Paul (Jerry), prior teacher, coach, and athletic director at Mater Dei High School, and retired State Farm Agent, passed away of natural causes at age 70 in his Balboa home the morning of 11/07/12. He was a friend of many and a member of the Alumni Board at Seattle University, the Indian Wells Club and the Balboa Bay Club. He is survived by children Scott and Kristi, long time companion Susan Hart (Gene), siblings Joe, Ted, Bob, and Claire, and five grandchildren. Prayer Service will be held on 11/18/12 at 7:00pm at the Mater Dei Levecke Center. In lieu of flowers pleas send donations to the Sentinels of Freddom at MDHS. Contact Kathleen Kelly for more information at kkelly@materdei.org.