GERALD THOMAS ROBSON

Adjust Text Size: A+ A-

GERALD THOMAS ROBSON On Thursday July 28, 2005 at the Johnson Memorial Hospital in Gimli, MB, Jerry Robson, aged 88 years passed on after his courageous battle with cancer. Left to mourn his passing are his wife, Mary; sons, Brian, Keo and Grant; and Mary and Jerry's adopted children, Marshall Pedley and Debbie Nelson and their families. Also left to mourn are his brothers, George, Alan, Don and their families. Jerry was predeceased by his mother and father; brother Clifford; sisters-in-law, Edna and Margaret. Many will mourn his passing, including his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, as well as many treasured friends of Jerry and Mary. Jerry and Mary's families were members of the St. Paul's United Church in Winnipeg, which resulted in their meeting when they were 17 and 15 years old respectively. Their young relationship developed into love and eventually marriage in September of 1939. Jerry was working at the G. McLean Co., where his career spanned 27 years. He was with the R.C.A.F. during the Second World War and served as Aero Engine Mechanic. At the end of the war he returned to the G. McLean Co. as buyer for the wholesale grocery company. He moved his family to Anaheim, CA in 1957 where he owned a service station as well as an Avis car and truck rental franchise. Missing Canada and his extended family, he returned to Winnipeg in 1962 and resumed his career in the wholesale grocery industry. Jerry retired from the Codville Co. in 1982, having completed a very successful career. Jerry and Mary have enjoyed 18 years of living on Lake Winnipeg in Ponemah, MB. They have been active members of the Winnipeg Beach United Church as well as the Winnipeg Beach Legion, where they celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary last September with friends and relatives. Jerry enjoyed his participation in card clubs, bingo and the Lakeside Senior Citizens Club, with Mary at his side. We wish to thank all friends and family for their wonderful support during Jerry's illness. Special thanks to Dr. Wong, Dr. Boyd and the staff at Seven Oaks Hospital during his stay. Our gratitude to Dr. Zeph Wiesenthal and affiliates, as well as the caring nurses and staff at Johnson Memorial Hospital in Gimli for both Jerry and Mary during this most trying time. Interment will take place at Glen Eden Memorial Gardens on Thursday, August 4 at 12:00 p.m. Jerry will be remembered in a memorial service on Thursday, August 4 at 2:30 p.m. at the Winnipeg Beach Legion, 20 Hamilton Ave. Flowers gratefully declined, if desired, donations can be made to CancerCare in Jerry's memory. Arrangements entrusted to: Glen Eden Funeral Home 4477 Main Street 338-7111 Family and friends are invited to sign the Book of Condolences at www.gleneden-mb.ca

Make a donation to

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 02, 2005