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JERRY (GERALD ERNEST) JERRETT
Born: Mar 30, 1930
Date of Passing: Jan 11, 2024
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryJERRY (GERALD ERNEST) JERRETT
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Jerry (Gerald Ernest) Jerrett in January 11, never believing he would make to 93, but disappointed he did not make it to 94.
Predeceased by his wife Evelyn in 2015, he leaves his daughters Sheila and Shereen; grandchildren Alden Sefton (Joanne) Jane and Nora; Theo Jerrett-Enns (Cassandra Tycholiz) Eleanor and Everett; Bronwyn Jerrett Enns (Kyle Horvath); and his sister Sybil Carrothers, and nieces Shannon and Kathy.
Born in 1930, Dad lived a happy life dedicated to the service of his community. He believed that with the right tools he could help any group of people build meaningful lives.
Dad graduated Brandon University class of ’51. He worked for the YMCA as an Executive Director in various Winnipeg branches, where he developed and fundraised programs for families and under-served people from Winnipeg to South America. The rebuild of the North YMCA was of particular pride for him. He finished his career building programs for North East Winnipeg Family and Child Extended Services. He served on numerous boards, including the Social Planning Council, Manitoba Council for International Cooperation, the Advisory Council for the UofM Inner City Social Work Access program, and the Canadian International Development Agency.
In his last years he was fundraising chair for Pembina Active Living, living his commitment to community to the end.
He was an avid golfer, winning many tournaments, and was never happier than the hours spent on courses all over the area, Wildwood being a favorite. In retirement, summers were spent with his wife at the lake, and they would snowbird in Arizona during the winter.
He loved people who were passionate, and encouraged us all to live life to the fullest, in all its manifestations. In lieu of flowers, he would tell you to go do something you love, and make a difference today.
Service will be at Thompson “In the Park” at 1291 McGillivray on Tuesday, January 23 at 2 p.m. Livestream link can be found on the Thompson “In the Park” website.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 20, 2024, Jan 20, 2024
Condolences & Memories (2 entries)
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Dear Family, sending prayers and comforting hugs on the passing of your dad, a wonderful man. I enjoyed our annual visits at tax time with your mom and dad. May precious memories comfort you and Covid changed all. Jan. - Posted by: JAN ROCHELLE (tax lady/friend) on: Jan 27, 2024
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Jerry was a great golfer and played for many years as a member at Wildewood where he won the men’s club championship 4 times. This post appeared on the Wildewood Golf page in 2015 and I’m pleased to share an edited updated version of it here. I had the privilege of playing with Jerry at one of the club’s team events a few years ago. “Jerry started his golfing career at age 11 by caddying at Clear Lake for 75 cents a round and making 50 cents an hour picking up balls for a golfer named Johnny Lawrence. At that time, his biggest ambition was to win the Tamarack tournament, which he accomplished in 1959, beating a golfer named Bob Gray. With all of this early exposure to the game, despite having no formal golf instruction, Jerry became an excellent and dedicated golfer. Jerry has a mile-long list of accomplishments to his credit over the years, including losing the Quebec Amateur Championship by just one stroke, winning and qualifying in many other tournaments and championships (eg. Clear Lake, Golden Falcon Championship, Tamarack Golf Tournament, Grey Owl, etc), and becoming the Manitoba Amateur Champion in 1977. He was also Wildewood’s Club Champion in 1965, 1966, 1967 and 1973. Over that time he had a lot of media coverage and was even compared to Ben Hogan! When asked what advice he had for young golfers, Jerry said that chipping and putting are the most important components of the game. He added that he could beat the long hitters because of his putting skills.” Jerry passed away in his 94th year having played golf for 83 of them! Condolences to all of his family and many friends. - Posted by: Rick Wishart (Friend ) on: Jan 20, 2024
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