Saturday, October 16, 2021 at 12:00 a.m.
Anderson, Gerry
GERRY LENARD ANDERSON, of Lethbridge, passed away in Lethbridge with his family by his side after a valiant effort for life, on Thursday, October 14th, 2021, at the age of 86 years.
GERRY LENARD ANDERSON, of Lethbridge, passed away in Lethbridge with his family by his side after a valiant effort for life, on Thursday, October 14th, 2021, at the age of 86 years.
He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife and best friend of 66 years, Dorothy Anderson; his beloved children Brian (Suzi), Brent and Debbie (Rick); his precious grandchildren Kristin, Craig and Cody (Alyssa), and his most adored great-grandchildren Vada, Gracie and Jaxson. Gerry also leaves his siblings Alda (Jim-deceased), Bev (Norm) and Cindy (John-deceased).
He was predeceased by his parents, Oscar and Ruth Anderson.
Gerry was born in Vulcan in 1934. He moved to Lethbridge at an early age and served 13 years in the Reserve Army. Interested in mechanics, Gerry starting working at White Rose Automotive and from there became the proprietor/owner of Dieppe Service. He also got involved in stock car racing (car #47) during this time.
Gerry and his family moved to Fort McMurray from 1973-1979, where he managed a GM Dealership. After returning to Lethbridge, he and Tom Ayehart started Tom & Gerry's Auto Service in 1982. After Tom's passing, Gerry and his son Brent then partnered together and the business continues to operate today.
Gerry was very active in sports and enjoyed racketball, curling and was an avid golfer. He also had a great love for RV camping. Woodworking was Gerry's hobby and passion and he put his heart and soul into many treasured pieces that with loving hands he crafted for his family.
Gerry will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
At Gerry's request, there will be no funeral service.
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We are very saddened to hear of Gerry's passing. My family has been having our vehicles serviced at Tom & Gerry's for decades, and to this day it is the only shop we trust. Visiting with Gerry has always been a highlight of coming into the shop, we will sincerely miss his genuine kindness and warm smile. Our thoughts are with you all at this difficult time.
Our family lived opposite Dieppe Service and have been a client of Gerry for all the years he served in Lethbridge, right up to the present day. On behalf of the Thomas Family we would like to send our sincere condolences to a true gentleman who always had a smile on his face when we had vehicle mechanical problems. Garry Thomas
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I was so sad to hear about Gerry and I offer my deepest condolences to all of his family. My husband, Rick Overn, and I have known Gerry since the 1960s When both Rick and Gerry drove stock cars and worked together at the White Rose service station. To this day I have my vehicle serviced at Gerry's garage and often spoke with Gerry there. He was so personable, kind and honest and I will be so sorry not to see his smiling face when I take my vehicle in. This world has lost a very good man!
Dear Dorothy and family, Please accept our deepest condolences to you and your family. We are very sorry to hear of the passing of Gerry. He was a good friend and a gentle kind person with a smile for everyone. He could always be counted on as helpful, honest and trustworthy and we know he will be missed by you and your family and countless others. Our prayers and sympathy are with you and your family. Yutie and Pat Urano and family
One of my first jobs as a kid was at Downtown White Rose. Gerry was a young mechanic likely in his mid 20's. I envied his talent as he could simply do the work. He was an easy going guy, someone to look up to. I remember him overhauling a large carburetor in the wash basket. It looked like hundreds of little Lego pieces to me and I thought, "How can a guy do this?" He did. I last saw him last in 1989 when we spent a winter in Lethbridge. Such a nice guy. I'm a pretty poor backyard mechanic, but I'm sure I learned a few things from Gerry.