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JAMES GESSNER It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of James (Jim) Gessner on August 4, 2012. After a brief battle with cancer, Jim left this world, with family by his side, to be with his beloved wife Elaine. He is survived by daughters Jody, Shauna (Stefan), son John (Meaghan), grandson Jadon, sister Rosemarie (Ray), their children: Greg (Kathy), Cheryl (Joe), Charlene (Garth), and great-nieces, Carly and Lindsey. He is predeceased by his wife Elaine, his parents John and Elizabeth Gessner, his great-niece Cassie, and his cat Tiger. Jim was born in Saskatchewan where he has fond memories of growing up on the family farm in Glenavon. He spent much of his youth playing hockey, baseball, and curling. As a young man he moved to Winnipeg to begin his career in social work, which led him to employment at Luther Home where he filled many positions for over 30 years. All of the staff and residents there held a special place in his heart. Luther Home is where Jim met Elaine, the love of his life, whom he was married to for 31 years. Together they were blessed with three children whom Jim was very proud of. He was a man who loved his family and would put them before anything. He was the master of worrying about his children because he cared so much. He had a great sense of humour and enjoyed being the joker of the crowd. Many summers were spent at the family cottage in Matlock, which Jim bought for Elaine for her 40th birthday. He spent his cottage days biking through Matlock and enjoying hot afternoon swims with family and friends. You could always find Jim on the deck working on his tan, beer in hand and steaks on the grill. We would like to send a special thanks to the staff on 5E at St. Boniface Hospital for their care and support during Jim's last days of life. We as a family have been blessed to have Jim in our lives as a father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. We are all better people for having him in our lives and will cherish his memory always! Memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 11, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main Street. Interment will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jim's memory to the Children's Wish Foundation of Canada or The Winnipeg Humane Society. WE LOVE YOU! Jody, Shauna, and John Cropo Funeral Chapel 204-586-8044
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 08, 2012
Condolences & Memories (5 entries)
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Jim was a great man. His work at Luther Home with my father in law did not go unnoticed. Elaine and Jim were so proud of their children. May the peace of God be with you always. - Posted by: Elaine Gelhorn (friend) on: Aug 11, 2012
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Our condolences to those wonderful children of James. He was a wonderful man who showed lots of love for anyone and their families. We are thankful to know this great guy. We will sorely miss him around when we visit. Now you are once again reunited with your beautiful wife, Elaine in heaven It's not a goodbye, we will meet again someday in Heaven. - Posted by: Vanecia & Michael Austria (Friend of John & Meaghan Gessner) on: Aug 10, 2012
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My condolences to the family on the passing of their father. I did not know him but do know the loss of both parents and the void it does leave in one's life. Keep your memories and family close! - Posted by: Rose Anne Burdeny (coworker of Shawna's & John's) on: Aug 09, 2012
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Condolence to your family. I was lucky to have worked with you and known you. You were a big part of my life at Luther Home and will surely treasure those memories working with you. - Posted by: Delvina (Co-worker ) on: Aug 08, 2012
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My condolences to the Gessner family Jim will be missed, i am delighted and fortunate to have met Jim, i had the great opportunity to see Jim just about everyday here at jeffreys, we 've had a few beers, lots of chatter, he'd make you laugh everytime you got to see him, thats if he wasnt at the lake or with his best bud Carter, i remember when we did movember contest and raised funds for cancer last november and i asked Jim if he was gonna join our month long contest and he said theres no way i'm growing a mustache all month long, ( he hated mustaches) low and behold and after i constantly bugged him to join in and said its for a great cause for mens health, he jumped right in and signed up......Jim you will be deeply missed and never forgotten by all of your friends and staff here at Jeffreys restaurant and lounge. Cheers Jim - Posted by: Don Mackenzie (friend) on: Aug 08, 2012
