It is with profound sorrow that the family of Jerry Gray announces his peaceful passing at age 84 on March 9, 2020: a much loved and loving husband, dad, grandad, father-in-law, brother-in-law, uncle and friend. Jerry will be sadly missed and forever loved by his wife of 6l years, Beverley; children Brooke, Dana (Lana), Megan (Scott), Drew, Corrie (Trevor); as well as cherished grandchildren Jada and Liam Gray, Madison Gray, Shannon and Robert (Olivia Hunter) Sweeney; his beloved lap dog Annie and all the granddogs.
Jerry was born in Moose Jaw to loving parents Bea and Eldon (Al) Gray and lived his entire life in Regina, a place he loved so very much. Following graduation from Central Collegiate, where he excelled at track and field and football, Jerry attended UBC. He played football for the UBC Thunderbirds and graduated with a degree in Physical Education and a Professional Teaching Certificate. It was then that he went on a blind date and met the love of his life, Bev.
Jerry began his teaching career at Martin Collegiate in 1959, where he was the first football coach of the Martin Monarchs. He attended the University of Oregon, earning Masters in both Physical Education and in Health, and a Doctorate in Education. These degrees took place over several summers and one sabbatical year with Bev, five children, and dog in tow. There were so many wonderful family times and adventures in Eugene, Oregon. Jerry thoroughly enjoyed a long and distinguished career as Professor in the Faculty of Education at the U of R. He often said it wasn’t like having a job as he loved going to work every day! His career concluded with a final honour as Professor Emeritus after 33 years of teaching.
The family acknowledges and thanks Remy and staff for the loving care provided to Jerry at Cherished Hearts Personal Care Home for the past six months. And, to Dr. Joanne McLeod, an earth angel: the knowledge and compassionate care given by you and the team to Jerry and his family during his final week at the Pasqua’s MSU was exceptional. We thank you so very much. As per Jerry’s wishes, the family will celebrate his life on a warm summer day, throwing a football around and enjoying square hamburgers. In lieu of flowers, the family would ask that you remember our dear Jerry with a nice long walk.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Dr Gerald Eldon Gray March 9th 2020..
Death notice for the town of: Regina, Province: Saskatchewan