Gerald WILSON

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WILSON: We, Geri, Garett, Brett and Janessa are saddened to announce that our husband, father, grandfather, brother, brother-in-law and uncle to many nieces and nephews, Gerald (Gerry) Dennis Wilson, passed away September 1, 2015, after a brief stay in the hospital. Gerry was born at Neepawa, Manitoba on April 4, 1944, to parents Evelyn and Arthur Wilson, the fourth child and second son. He received his primary education at Wellwood School. He attended Brandon College (an affiliate of the University of Manitoba) and received his Bachelor of Science Degree in 1966, and from Brandon University his Bachelor of Arts Degree in 1972. Gerry began employment at Manitoba Telephone System on May 2, 1966 and retired on March 14, 1997 as Regional Support Service Manager. He enjoyed the fellowship of the many people he met and worked with throughout the years. On July 19, 1968 he married Verna Louise Martin of Oberon, Manitoba. To this union three children were born. Garett in 1974, Brett in 1975 and Janessa in 1978. Sadly Verna passed away on November 14, 1979. In 1981 Gerry and Geri (Smith) were married and the family was complete again. Gerald had always enjoyed farming on an after-work basis and continued farming full time after retiring from MTS. He became a certified organic farmer and participated in numerous organic farming research projects up to 2013. The land was then rented to neighbours who continue to farm the land organically. Gerry is survived by his wife and soulmate, Geri, his three children, Garett of Calgary, Brett of Winnipeg Beach, Janessa of Forrest; brothers, Bob & wife Myrtle of Wellwood and Don & wife Chris of Hamiota; brother-in- law, Ken McLean & wife Joan of Cranbrook, B.C., brother - in - law, Murray & wife Betty of Vernon, B.C.; brother-in-law Robbyn Martin of Brookdale, sister - in - law Lorraine & husband Joe of Stoney Mountain; cousins Brenda & Lawrence (deceased of Calgary); friends Leonard Johnstone of Wellwood and Dorothy Bezo of Brandon. Also missing their master, his furry companions Meighan Faye and Bridget Jane. He was predeceased by his first wife Verna, sisters Winona and Joan; his parents Evelyn and Arthur Wilson, parents-in-law Lyman and Elizabeth Smith; Dorothy and Ken Martin. A celebration of life was held on September 8, 2015. Gerry will be greatly missed by family and friends. “Talk to you later Hon”. Expressions of sympathy may be made at www.memorieschapel.com.

As published in Brandon Sun on Sep 12, 2015