Jeraldine "Jeri" Louise Alexander, 82, loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away on Monday, July 20, 2015. She was a lifelong resident of the Tri-Cities, born in Kennewick and attended Kennewick High School graduating in 1950. She married W.C. "Bill" Gladfelder in 1950 and raised two children, Billy and Toni, in Pasco, Washington. On August 17, 1974, she married her soul mate, Doyle Alexander, and moved back to Kennewick where they had a beautiful home and life together. He was her best friend and the love of her life. Jeri was preceded in death by her parents, Ben and Margaret Van Patten. She is survived by her son Billy Gladfelder (Danette), Citrus Heights, CA; daughter Toni DeSantis (Michael Abrams), Seattle, WA; and two beautiful grandchildren, Ashley DeSantis, Federal Way, WA and Carlo DeSantis, Reno, NV, who were her pride and joy. Sister Pat Martell, Kennewick, WA and all of her loving nieces and nephews will miss her dearly. Jeri worked for the State of Washington Employment Security Department, PIE Trucking, Garrett Freight Lines and the Boy Scouts of America before retiring. She was a member of the Teamsters Union Local #839. She was very well liked and remained friends with many of her co-workers. Recently, Jeri has helped organize and maintain a KHS class of 1950 monthly luncheon that is currently held at the Sports Page Bar & Grill. Her classmates, some of whom attended kindergarten class with her, have remained lifelong friends. She was also a member of Tri-City Country Club for many years and was an avid golfer. Service will be at Mueller's Tri-Cities Funeral Home, 1401 S. Union, Kennewick, WA Saturday, August 1st, at 2:00 PM. Reception to follow at Tri-City Country Club. At the family's request, in lieu of flowers, please donate to Tri-Cities Chaplaincy (tricitieschaplaincy.org)