Jerome V. Nawrocki, 66, of Grants Pass died Sunday, December 23, 2007, at Rogue Valley Medical Center in Medford, Oregon. Services will be held at a later date. With his sharp and crafty mind, and steady hands, there wasnât much Jerome V. Nawrocki couldnât fix, grow or build. He loved cars, trains, gardening and any projects involving his hands. He was born on August 18, 1941 in Chicago, Illinois. He made his living as an auto mechanic with his own business in Illinois, and then California, until he retired to Grants Pass. Though he enjoyed his profession as a business owner, his true lifeâs work was his family. He was a devoted husband and father, supporting, encouraging and paving the way to lives of achievement. His happiest time of year was Christmas. So fitting that during Christmas he would choose to find his ultimate peace⦠Jerome V. Nawrocki is survived by his adorning wife, daughter, son, daughter-in-law, two spirited granddaughters, his brother and sister-in-law and their families, and a sister-in-law and brother-in-law and their families. He is deeply loved and will be forever missed.