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REV. ROBERT (BOB) BRUCE WERRY
Born: Aug 18, 1928
Date of Passing: May 08, 2024
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryREV. ROBERT (BOB) BRUCE WERRY
Rev. Robert (Bob) Bruce Werry passed away peacefully at Lions Prairie Manor in Portage La Prairie at the age of 95.
Bob was born in Oshawa, ON August 18, 1928 to Clarence and Bessie Werry.
Bob is survived by his wife Martha Werry of Portage La Prairie, son Guy (Jo-Ann), daughter Jean (Terry), son Clark, daughters, Jane, Peggy (Calvin), sons, Brian, Rick (Sandy), Bob and daughter Cathy (Brad) and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Bob was predeceased by his father and mother, Clarence and Bessie, his first wife Bernice, second wife June, brother William, sister Muriel and nephew Donald.
Bob was born and raised on the family dairy farm in Oshawa, ON. His first interest was carpentry but God called him to the ministry, serving the United Church. He accumulated degrees from the University of Toronto and University of Western Ontario.
After summer ministry in northern Ontario that stretched over the winter, his first posting was Cut Knife, SK then to Stonewall, Minnedosa and finally Beausejour, from where he retired.
Bob was passionate for sports - hockey, baseball and wrestling. In later years he started a new adventure with Martha, enjoying square dancing which took him from one end of Canada to the other, and into the United States. They also loved ocean cruising to various countries. Bob enjoyed camping as well, with a wide variety of different campers including an old school bus that he camperized.
In lieu of flowers the family wishes that donations be made to Lions Prairie Manor, 24 - 9th St. SE, Portage La Prairie, MB, R1N 3V4.
The family wishes to thank the staff at Lions Prairie Manor for their kind care of Bob through his years there.
A Service of Remembrance will be held on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. in the Stonewall United Church.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 18, 2024, May 18, 2024
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
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When I arrived in Kenton as a newly minted ordinand in 1977, I met Bob. He was at Minnedosa at that time. We would meet at regional church meetings. I appreciated his wisdom, his humour and his care. Our paths diverged but he always held a special place in my heart. He was one of the church's faithful servants. Blessings to his family. - Posted by: Terry Hidichuk (Colleague and friend) on: Sep 21, 2024
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Condolences to Margaret and family. Remember your time in Steinbach United Church. - Posted by: Lil Arsenault (Friend) on: May 23, 2024
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Sorry to hear of the passing of Bob. He was a great neighbour when we both lived in Beausejour. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad and difficult time. Sincerely, Dean and Donna Couvier - Posted by: Dean and Donna Couvier (Neighbour ) on: May 19, 2024
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My condolences. Ministers have come and gone. But above all of them I will always remember Bob. He was both our minister and a neighbour. Relationships are key and this is what Bob had that set him apart from others. May he rest in peace. - Posted by: Natalie Hlady (Bergson) (Neighbour ) on: May 18, 2024