Gerald Brian Anderson

June 11, 1939 - October 1, 2026

Gerry was born in Winnipeg on June 11, 1939. He was predeceased by his mother and father (Cora & Willard) and brother Barry.

Gerry grew up in the West End of Winnipeg and played for the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame 1956 Daniel McIntyre Maroons. In 1960, Gerry attended Louisiana State College on a football scholarship. He was injured while there and moved on to graduate from San Diego State University.

Gerry will be mourned by his children, Lori (Mike) Anderson of Seattle, Darren (Kim) Anderson of Calgary, Patty (Alex) Baylon of Carlsbad, stepson David (Kim) Bogucki of Vancouver, stepdaughter Lori (Ed) Owen of Winnipeg, as well as his grandchildren Mike & Jack, Evan & Brielle, Ryan & Jake, Robert and great grandchild, Willow Matheson.

Upon graduation, Gerry remained in the United States for 16 years, living in Los Angeles (3 years), San Diego (5 years), and Phoenix for (8 years), moving back to Winnipeg in 1976.

His last position in the United States was selling Caterpillar equipment to the copper mines in Arizona. The last position he held in Canada was working with the city of Winnipeg.

A private cremation will be held.

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