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GERHARD (GERRY) BECK
Born: Jun 09, 1929
Date of Passing: May 18, 2016
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryGERHARD (GERRY) BECK Gerry died peacefully on Thursday, May 18, 2016, surrounded by his family. Born in Salter, Saskatchewan on June 9, 1929 to Otto and Martha Beck. He was predeceased by his sister Herta (Dan) Patzer and brothers Ervin, Ernest (Helen) and Arthur in infancy. Gerry is survived by his wife of 60 years, Bev; sons, Greg (Becky) and Daryll (Sandy); daughter Geraldine "Gerri" (James) Duke; grandchildren, Tracy (Dean), Tyler (Naomi) and Dillon (Tess); great-grandchildren, Stuart, Brandon, Madi and Mason; sister Ruth (Bud) Haberman; sister-in-law Linda Beck and special friends, Amy (Shaun), Billie-Jane (Fed) and son Noah; as well as many nieces and nephews. He worked at Abex Industries for 42 years and enjoyed 26 years of retirement which were spent gardening with Bev and fly fishing with the Manitoba Fly Fishers, of which he was a founding member. He was on Team Canada for the World Fly Fishing Championship. Church was very important to Gerry and he was a founding member of Good Shepherd Lutheran. Gerry loved carving and his walking sticks are quite famous. They are all over the world and carried by many friends. A Celebration of Gerry's life will be held on Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. in the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Honourary pallbearers will be Tyler and Dillon Beck, Al Beck and Herb Patzer, James Duke and Colin Sutherland as well as all the Fly Fisherman of Manitoba. In lieu of flowers, donations in Gerry's memory can go to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Brothers on earth and brothers in heaven. Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk in care of arrangements. www.gilbartfuneralhome.com
Publish Date: May 24, 2016
GERHARD (GERRY) BECK Peacefully, on Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at the Selkirk General Hospital, Gerry Beck, aged 86 years, of East Selkirk, MB, beloved husband of Bev, passed away. A celebration of Gerry's life will be held on Wednesday, May 25 at 2:00 p.m. in the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Full obituary to follow in Tuesday's paper. Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk in care of arrangements. www.gilbartfuneralhome.com
Publish Date: May 21, 2016
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 24, 2016
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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So sorry to hear about Uncle Gerry he will be missed by all. My heart goes out to you Aunty Bev, Greg, Darryl and Gerri. He is now in peace and without pain looking down on all of us. Love always Arlene - Posted by: Arlene Moar (Niece) on: May 24, 2016
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I met Gerry at the Manitoba Fly Fishing Club & shared many fly fishing trips with him & Bev & he was always willing to share his fishing knowledge which i will always cherish as well as the beautiful walking stick i received as a gift from Gerry as a keepsake forever. We have shared many visits with them with lots of great memories along with blueberry picking, & fishing trips along the way. Great memories forever of having the pleasure of knowing our great friends. Gary & Marge - Posted by: Gary Schmidt (very good friends) on: May 23, 2016
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Sorry Bev to hear of Gerry's passing. Stay strong. - Posted by: Joan Galka (Neighbor) on: May 21, 2016