1934 ~ Gerry Fleming ~ 2019
Gerald William (Gerry) Fleming passed away peacefully on April 12, 2019 at the Bow Island Health Centre, at the age of 85 years. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife Mary of 63 years; his sons, Kim, Barry (Connie), David (Esther); grandchildren, Denver, Matthew, Tyler; his great grandchildren, Noah, and Cara; his brother, John (Doris). Gerry was predeceased by his parents, Cecil and Marjorie.
Gerry was born on February 25, 1934 in Maple Creek, Saskatchewan. Both he and Mary were raised and schooled, and then married in Maple Creek, Saskatchewan. While in Maple Creek, they raised purebred cattle and were involved in the community. In 1959, they moved to Lethbridge to work with his parents who operated Christensen Fleming Funeral Home. While operating the funeral home, he was involved in the Southminister United Church, AOTS Men’s Club, and Kinsmen. In 1967, wanting to raise the children in the country, they made the decision to buy a farm in Bow Island, their Centennial Project. They established a feedlot and grew silage, as well as specialty crops of corn and beans. He was involved in the formation of the Bow Island Livestock Auction Coop in 1974 and was responsible for having Bow Island’s first 4H Beef achievement day and sale in 1975, and the formation of the Forty Mile Feeders Association. Gerry was an active member of the Pulse Growers, Bow Island Corn Marketing and Gas Coop. In 1998, they moved to Rainier, AB, to farm with Kim and Barry. In June 2006, they retired back to Bow Island.
Gerry will always be remembered for his kindness—helping others whenever needed.
Cremation will be followed by a private family time of remembrance.
A special thank you to the staff at Bow Island Health Centre and Pleasant View Lodge for the wonderful care they gave Gerry. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in Gerald’s memory may be made to St. Andrews Church Memorial Fund or to a charity of your choice.
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Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Gerald Fleming April 12th 2019..
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Décès pour la Ville: Medicine-Hat, Province: Alberta