Stone, Dr. Gerald Lee

Dr. Gerald Lee Stone, 69, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, April 14, 2011, at his home in Reno, Nev.

Born in Los Angeles, he held a B.A. degree from UCLA, a Master of Divinity from Princeton University, and a Ph.D. from Michigan State.

A former resident of Iowa City and professor of Counseling Psychology at the University of Iowa, Dr. Stone was a teacher to many, a mentor to all, and a recognized leader in his field. He directed the Counseling Service at the University of Iowa for over 20 years, pursuing “tough love” therapy while embracing diversity and a multicultural approach.

Throughout his tenure at Iowa and before that, as a professor at the University of Western Ontario, Dr. Stone served as editor of the Journal of Counseling Psychology, president of the American Psychological Association (Division 17), and was one of the most prolific researchers and writers in the field.

Jerry's life was too short, but in that period of time, he touched us all with his principled ethics and gregarious guffaw. Dedicated to, and fully invested in, the lives of his wife, Cheryl, and children, Carrie (40) and Corbin (44), Jerry took great pleasure in being adviser and the rock that held it all together. He is also survived by two grandchildren, Eleanor (2) and Truman (5 months).

Jerry and Cheryl were married for a lively and loving 48 years, where they adapted to, and complemented with ease, their individual, eccentricities.

Dr. Stone lived a very full life grounded in principles that he attempted to pass on as a student, pastor, educator, father, husband, grandfather, activist, administrator, and citizen.

He will be sorely missed, but his thoughtful, principled approach will be carried on by others.