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DAVID (GERALD) SPEERS
Born: Mar 09, 1954
Date of Passing: Apr 29, 2024
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryDAVID (GERALD) SPEERS
It is with sadness the family of Gerald Speers announce his sudden passing at his cottage in Killarney on Monday, April 29, 2024.
Gerald was born March 9, 1954, the only child of David and Olive Speers from the Alexander district.
Raised on the family farm near Alexander, he enjoyed hockey, softball, curling and snowmobiling with friends around the community. Upon high school graduation Gerald worked for a year at the Brandon woolen mill and then moved onto 15 years with Federated Coop Feed mills. Gerald, together with his brother-in-law, bought Prairie Liquid Feeds in 1990 and continued to work at this business until retirement in 2021.
Gerald married his high school sweetheart Glenda Oliver and together they raised two sons in Brandon.
He was very active in his boys’ sports activities, coaching or managing teams and on the executive board of Brandon Youth Hockey for many years. Gerald was also involved with Brandon men’s softball and golf league executives and curled competitively and recreational for many years.
Gerald enjoyed time spent at their cottage in Killarney and especially the “bonding time” on the golf course with Glenda and playing in the Killarney seniors golf league. Some favourite memories were made with many winter vacations to warm Mexico and when accompanied with the boy’s families these holidays were extra special. Fun in the sun and sand with grandkids made memories to last a lifetime for all.
Gerald was predeceased by his parents David and Olive Speers, in-laws George and Marjorie Oliver and nephew Chris Ross.
Fond memories are left to remember by Glenda, sons Garrett (Tara), Geoff (Meghan); granddaughters Logan, Kenna, Emma and Cali; grandson Gage; in-laws Brenda (Steven) Pennycook, Lois (Robert) Ross, George (Dianne) Oliver and numerous nephews and nieces.
As per Gerald’s request, the family will cherish his memory privately.
Remembrances can be made to the Manitoba Diabetes Society, 1 Wesley Ave Suite 207, Winnipeg, MB R3C 4C6 or Brandon Humane Society, 2200 17 St E, Brandon, MB R7A 7M6.
Publish Date: May 11, 2024
DAVID (GERALD) SPEERS
It is with sadness the family of Gerald Speers announce his sudden passing at his cottage in Killarney on Monday, April 29, 2024.
Gerald was born March 9, 1954, the only child of David and Olive Speers from the Alexander district.
Raised on the family farm near Alexander, he enjoyed hockey, softball, curling and snowmobiling with friends around the community. Upon high school graduation Gerald worked for a year at the Brandon woolen mill and then moved onto 15 years with Federated Coop Feed mills. Gerald, together with his brother-in-law, bought Prairie Liquid Feeds in 1990 and continued to work at this business until retirement in 2021.
Gerald married his high school sweetheart Glenda Oliver and together they raised two sons in Brandon.
He was very active in his boys’ sports activities, coaching or managing teams and on the executive board of Brandon Youth Hockey for many years. Gerald was also involved with Brandon men’s softball and golf league executives and curled competitively and recreational for many years.
Gerald enjoyed time spent at their cottage in Killarney and especially the “bonding time” on the golf course with Glenda and playing in the Killarney seniors golf league. Some favourite memories were made with many winter vacations to warm Mexico and when accompanied with the boy’s families these holidays were extra special. Fun in the sun and sand with grandkids made memories to last a lifetime for all.
Gerald was predeceased by his parents David and Olive Speers, in-laws George and Marjorie Oliver and nephew Chris Ross.
Fond memories are left to remember by Glenda, sons Garrett (Tara), Geoff (Meghan); granddaughters Logan, Kenna, Emma and Cali; grandson Gage; in-laws Brenda (Steven) Pennycook, Lois (Robert) Ross, George (Dianne) Oliver and numerous nephews and nieces.
As per Gerald’s request, the family will cherish his memory privately.
Remembrances can be made to the Manitoba Diabetes Society, 1 Wesley Ave Suite 207, Winnipeg, MB R3C 4C6 or Brandon Humane Society, 2200 17 St E, Brandon, MB R7A 7M6.
Publish Date: May 4, 2024
As published in Brandon Sun on May 04, 2024, May 04, 2024, May 11, 2024
Condolences & Memories (10 entries)
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Condolences to Glenda and family. - Posted by: Fred Mostowy (Family acquaintance) on: May 10, 2024
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Glenda and family, we are saddened to hear of Gerald’s passing. Our condolences. Lorne and Susan Funk and families - Posted by: Lorne Funk (Friend) on: May 07, 2024
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Condolences to Glenda and all extended family. So sorry for your loss. Please know that many are mourning with you. Sincerely Marilyn Curtis❤️❤️ - Posted by: Marilyn Curtis (Friend) on: May 06, 2024
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So sorry Glenda to hear this sad news. Sending our sincere condolences to you and your family 🌷 Les and Donalee Mansfield - Posted by: Donalee Mansfield (Friend) on: May 05, 2024
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Condolences to you and your family Glenda. Bev & Lloyd - Posted by: Lloyd McCabe (Friend) on: May 05, 2024
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Glenda, I am so sorry for your loss. Know that you are in my thought during this difficult time. - Posted by: Carol Brown (Coworker) on: May 05, 2024
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Sending condolences Brenda to you and family. We often remember the close neighborhood we all were lucky enough to raise our families. You loading your vehicle for camping trips, the baseball games, the impromptu visits on the street. Miss all those times. Take care all. - Posted by: Kurbatoff family (Friends) on: May 05, 2024
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Glenda and family: I was so sorry to hear of Gerald’s passing. I will have fond memories of him and the other Alexander kids that rode school busses combined with those of us from the North Hill. My heart goes out to you during this difficult time. Hugs to you Glenda and to Brenda too 🥰🥰 Hellen (Parker) Burnell - Posted by: Hellen (Parker) Burnell (School friend) on: May 05, 2024
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Glenda, Garret, Geoff and Families. We are very sorry for your loss. We enjoyed our time with Gerald when we travelled around with the boys during the hockey years. There were many laughs involved. Just wanted to send our condolences from our family to yours. Another hockey Dad gone too soon! - Posted by: CHERYL KULMAN (Hockey Friend) on: May 04, 2024
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Glenda, Garrett, Geoff: Real sorry to hear of Gerald's sudden passing. Lots of good memories of riding shotgun in the grain truck and then with the Alexander softball team. Wishing you all the best in working through the days ahead and know we are thinking of you. Reg, Sandy and .organ. - Posted by: Reg Speers (Cousin) on: May 04, 2024