Honolulu, HI

Jerome “Jerry” Bookin, 88, passed away on September 6, 2024, in Honolulu, HI. He is survived by his children, Eric Bookin (Magdelena), Lisa Bookin Johnson (Christopher), Terri Lazer, and Hank Lazer (Jane) and his brothers, Alan Bookin (Helen) and Stephen Bookin (Beverly). He was proceeded in death by his first wife, Catherine Bookin, and his second wife, Wendy Lazer Bookin.

Born and raised in Iowa, Jerry graduated from University of Iowa with his Bachelor and Medical Degrees. He met Catherine while an intern at the University of Texas. It was there they embarked on a 34-year marriage; with stops in Chicago to complete his residency, Puerto Rico to serve as a captain in the U.S. Army, and eventually settling in California to raise their two children. He first started his private practice as a radiologist in Monterey, CA, and then went on to practice radiology at Dameron Hospital for over 20 years in Stockton, CA, before returning to his beloved Monterey.

Jerry and Wendy were married for 18 years. After living part-time in Monterey, California and Oahu, they eventually moved permanently to Honolulu where they enjoyed island life: golfing, snorkeling, going to the symphony, opera, and theater.

To say that Jerry was an avid golfer would be an under-statement; he lived and breathed golf. He played golf at some of the most beautiful courses in the world. He belonged to two outstanding clubs: Monterey Peninsula Country Club and Mid Pacific Country Club and made many incredible friends at each locale. He often told others that he considered himself to have “lived a full, happy, and fortunate life.”

Many thanks to his wonderful friends, neighbors, and the incredible staff at Kahala Nui.

If you wish to make a donation in Jerry’s memory, please consider Hawai’i Foodbank or Aloha United Way.