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Obituary of Gerald Downey Egger
October 27, 1930 – Barons, Alberta
December 3, 2023 – Calgary, Alberta
Gerald Downey Egger of Calgary, AB, died on Sunday, December 3, 2023, after a brief illness.
Born October 27, 1930, in Barons, Alberta, Gerry, also known as Puck to his grandchildren, was the fifth of six children born to John and Clara (Hatch) Egger. A true child of the prairies, he lived in Calgary, Exshaw, and Lethbridge during his lifetime.
Gerry worked for the CPR, starting as a wiper on steam engines at 15 years of age, and retiring as an engineer on diesel trains in 1992 at 62 years of age.
He was a friend of Bill W for over thirty years, attending many meetings throughout southern Alberta. Preceded in death by his beloved wife Mary Zanni Egger, his parents, Clara Hatch Egger and John Egger; his siblings Inez Pawluk, Doris Goertzen, Lois Miller, John, and Douglas; and his grandson Mark Egger.
Gerry is survived by his children and their spouses, Mark (Evelyn Egger), Lori (Steve Laut), and Christine (Greg Hirshoren); his grandchildren, Alyson Egger, Danae Laut (Tanner Leakos), and Tristan Laut; and his close friend, Esther Cioni.
Thank you to the staff at Peter Lougheed Provincial Hospital. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire, donations may be made to 1835 House, Calgary (Registered Charity #11911 1961 RR0001) www.recoveryacres.org/donate.
In living memory of Gerald Egger, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes, Chapel of the Bells, 2720 Centre Street North, Calgary, AB T2E 2V6, Telephone: 403-243-8200.
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McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes
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