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EMILY GERALDINE (GERRY) SANDERSON (SCHETTLER)
Born: Mar 14, 1933
Date of Passing: Apr 04, 2019
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EMILY GERALDINE (GERRY)
SANDERSON
(née SCHETTLER)
Born in Winnipeg on March 14, 1933, to Emily and George Schettler, Gerry lived in Winnipeg most of her life with a few years spent in Thompson, MB in the late 1960s. Married to D. "Sandy" Sanderson on June 2, 1951, Gerry was predeceased by Sandy in 1995.
Gerry worked for many years at the Manitoba Liquor Control Commission in the purchasing department retiring in 1997. She was an active member at Crescent Fort Rouge and Fort Garry United Churches. Her passion for community work led to several years working with the Khartum Shriners Ladies Auxiliary, United Church Women, and as a volunteer driver for the Canadian Cancer Society and Winnipeg's Pan-Am Games.
Gerry was a golfer for most of her life and was a member at Niakwa Country Club and the Wildwood Club, where she also curled. She was an enthusiastic attendee of cultural events (theatre and symphony) and an avid bridge player and bowler.
Gerry is survived by her three children, Carla Robinson (Larry) of Victoria, BC, Tim (Susan) of Sidney, BC, and Glen (Brian Schlotzhauer) of Toronto, ON. She is also survived by stepgranddaughters, Kate (Mike) Tenove of Calgary, AB and their children, Porter and Nora; and Libby Robinson (Kelly Thompson) of Vancouver, BC.; as well as nieces, nephews, grandnieces, numerous cousins and many wonderful friends.
The family wish to thank the doctors and staff at the Grace Hospital and Grace Hospice for their kind and compassionate care during Gerry's illness.
Friends and relatives are encouraged to share in stories and condolences for the family by visiting Gerry's memorial page at IntegrityDeathCare.com.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Grace Hospice Foundation, 300 Booth Drive, Winnipeg, MB R3J 3M7, gracehospicefoundation.ca or to a charity of your choice.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on May 3, 2019 at the Crescent Fort Rouge United Church, 525 Wardlaw Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3L 0L9. Reception to follow in the sanctuary.
"If there ever comes a day where we can't
be together, keep me in your heart.
I'll stay there forever." A. A. Milne
INTEGRITY
Cremation & Funeral Planning
204-295-5408 - IntegrityDeathCare.com
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 13, 2019
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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Gerry was a lovely lady...and she will be missed. - Posted by: Audrey Morton (Friend and former neighbour) on: May 02, 2019
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Gerry was not just a friend, but a part of my family. With neither of us having children in Winnipeg at the time when we first met (over a bridge table) we "adopted" one another and spent much time together, including all special occasions when we were not away visiting "children". When my son returned to Winnipeg he adopted Gerry as a second mother, including her in whatever plans he made to celebrate Mother's Day, and she will be sorely missed by all of us. Whenever someone was ill, or just needed a boost in some way, Gerry was always first on the scene with her homemade chicken soup, or some other offering. She was a kind and caring person, and I will miss her every day - Posted by: Katherine Sullivan (friend) on: Apr 18, 2019
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So sorry Carla to hear of your mother's passing. Sincere sympathy to you and your brothers. I stopped in to visit with your mom when I visited David (MacDonald) and enjoyed chatting with her over Thompson days. She was a lovely woman and contributed her time and talent to many endeavors. She will certainly be missed, It was delightful to meet her. Joyce Rose - Posted by: Joyce Rose (friend) on: Apr 15, 2019