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GERALD BRIAN ANDERSON
Born: Jun 11, 1939
Date of Passing: Oct 01, 2026
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Gerry was born in Winnipeg on June 11, 1939. He was predeceased by his mother and father (Cora and Willard) and brother Barry.
Gerry grew up in the West End of Winnipeg and played for the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame 1956 Daniel McIntyre Maroons. In 1960, Gerry attended Louisiana State College on a football scholarship. He was injured while there and moved on to graduate from San Diego State University.
Gerry will be mourned by his children, Lori (Mike) Anderson of Seattle, Darren (Kim) Anderson of Calgary, Patty (Alex) Baylon of Carlsbad, stepson David (Kim) Bogucki of Vancouver, stepdaughter Lori (Ed) Owen of Winnipeg, as well as his grandchildren, Mike and Jack, Evan and Brielle, Ryan and Jake, Robert and great-grandchild, Willow Matheson.
Upon graduation, Gerry remained in the United States for 16 years, living in Los Angeles (three years), San Diego (five years), and Phoenix for (eight years), moving back to Winnipeg in 1976.
His last position in the United States was selling Caterpillar equipment to the copper mines in Arizona. The last position he held in Canada was working with the city of Winnipeg.
A private cremation will be held.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 10, 2026
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Lori and family just wanted to say how sorry iam to hear about Gerry I know how special he was to all of you just remember the good times sending hugs - Posted by: Meghan (Friend) on: Oct 10, 2026
