DOUGLAS L. KERR, C.D. B.A., M.D., C.M., F.R.C.P., F.A.A.P.

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DOUGLAS L. KERR, C.D. B.A., M.D., C.M., F.R.C.P., F.A.A.P. Peacefully on March 2, 2002 at the Victoria General Hospital, Winnipeg, after an illness, at the age of 83. Surviving him is his much beloved wife Emilie L. Kerr, formerly of Amsterdam, The Netherlands. They had been married for 54 years. Also surviving him is his son Hans W. Kerr and his wife Arlene; his grandchildren, Heather Kerr (and Jason), Katherine Cherepak (and husband and son Vince and Jarrett), Sandra Kerr (and Blue Jay) and Robert Kerr. He was predeceased by his father the Rev. Dr. F. W. Kerr, a former minister of Knox United Church (Winnipeg, MB) and of St. Andrews Church, (Westmount, PQ) by his mother Mary E. Kerr and sister Dr. Elizabeth Ann McDougall of Westmount; and by his brother Dr. Donald G. G. Kerr of London, ON Dr. Kerr graduated in medicine from McGill University in Montreal during the Second World War and after graduation enlisted in the army, serving for four and a half years. This included service overseas in Newfoundland, England, Holland, and Germany. Following this active service he was a member of the Militia for several years attached as a Medical Officer to the Queens Own Cameron Highlanders of Canada, retiring with the rank of Major. Dr. Kerr practiced pediatrics in Winnipeg for 47 years. He was a past president of the medical staff of Winnipeg Childrens Hospital, and served a term as Head of Pediatrics at Victoria Hospital. He was an Associate Professor at the University of Manitoba; was a member of the first Perinatal Committee of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba; and served a term on the Regional Advisory Committee of the Royal College of the Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. He was a long time elder of Knox United Church. For many years Dr. Kerr took a special interest in the health of Aboriginal children. From 1968 until 1996 he travelled regularly to remote Aboriginal communities of northern Manitoba to conduct Pediatric Clinics in the local nursing stations. In 1996 he received the Leighton Young Distinguished Pediatrician Award from the Department of Child Health of the University of Manitoba. Dr. and Mrs. Kerr enjoyed their cottage at Hillside beach on Lake Winnipeg and the time with family and friends there. They were also fortunate in being able to travel extensively, over the years, in Europe, the Middle East, North and East Africa, Northeast and Southeast Asia, North America and South America. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held on March 16 at 2:00 p.m. at Knox United church (Winnipeg) with the Rev. Bruce Roberts officiating. Flowers are gratefully declined. If so desired contributions may be made to the Childrens Hospital Research Foundation; the DuVal Foundation of Knox Church; or the charity of your choice. They would be appreciated. "Rest in peace Darling, Dad, Grampa!" NEIL BARDAL INC. 949-2200

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 08, 2002