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Gerald Raymond Strawson

Gerald Strawson Obituary

STRAWSON, Gerald Raymond September 24, 1942 to November 10, 2005 Gerald (Gerry) reluctantly gave up his nearly 12-year fight with thyroid cancer early November 10th. Friends and family admired his personal ability to overcome his medical obstacles. Gerry was born to Percy and Elsie Strawson of Metchosin on September 24, 1942. He was raised with his surviving sisters, Ev (Gary) Petrie of Sooke and Janice (Dave) Martin of Victoria, and nieces & nephews Norine, Karen, Keith & Kevin all of Victoria. Also left to celebrate his life are his wife Darcee; his children, Sherry (Bill) Bentley, Tyler & Alexander of Los Angeles, CA; Deb (Mike) Strawson White, Chelsea & Brandon of Victoria; Michelle (Mark) Strawson O'Hara & Zoe of San Francisco, CA; Stacey (Chris) Veitch; and Grahame Strawson (Joelle Belanger) of Metchosin. Also survived by his three paternal aunts, Ruby Hamilton of Rickreall, OR, Eva Scatton of Sidney, and Alice Ballayntne of Victoria. He will be remembered by his in-laws, Lois Grahame & Ron Smith; brother-in-law Daron (Charlene) Grahame and former motherin-law Anne Nohr, brother-in-laws Jimmy and Larry Nohr, and son-in-law Ray Khan of Australia. Gerry worked for twenty-one years at E. Nixon Ltd., running excavating equipment and finished his working career after 12 years with CRD Parks, retiring in 2003. He was very active in his community, volunteering for over 15 years with the Metchosin Hall Society and serving as a trustee for the Metchosin Volunteer Fire Department. We would like to thank Dr. Derek Smith for his years of support, also most recently Dr. Steven Duke for his care and attention during his hospital stay, and the wonderful care from all the nurses on 4A South at VGH. A special thanks to Jennifer and Elizabeth for staying with him until he passed. In keeping with his years of devotion to the Metchosin Community Hall, 4401 William Head Road, there will be celebration of his life on Thursday, November 17, from 4:00 to 7:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations could be made to the Metchosin Hall Society, 4401 William Head Road, Victoria, BC V9C 3Y3. 174891

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Published by The Times Colonist from Nov. 13 to Nov. 14, 2005.

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Wendy Petillion

November 21, 2005

Darcee, Stacey Graham and family we are so sorry for your loss. Gerry was a great man whose memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew him.

Wendy & Rick

Chris and Cyndi V.

November 14, 2005

Gerry - We will miss you greatly. You truly knew what chivalry was, you had time for us all and you guided us through. Thank you.



Darcee - We are saddened by your loss. Our condolences to all in your family.



As he stood by us, we now stand by you.

Chris Colegrave

November 14, 2005

Dear Debbie: Thinking of you at this difficult time in your life. My thoughts are with you. Sincerely Chris Colegrave

Nancy Moniz

November 14, 2005

Dear Deb and family,



I'm very sorry about your father's passing. I hope that your happy memories of him help to ease the pain of your loss.

Tina Neff

November 14, 2005

Gerald was a wonderful guy, I have known him since I was little, when he worked with Dad in the wood business, he will be missed. My sincerest condolences to the family.

richard watson

November 14, 2005

Hi. I drove lowbed for Webb @ Trace and worked with Gerry on many projects over the years. I have fond memories of lunch at Nixon pit weigh scale with Ed, Keith, George, Black Jack, Billy and Gerry. The jokes were hillarious. I remember Gerry as one of the really nice guys they don't seem to make any more.



My condolences,

Richard (Dick)

Glennis Sanders

November 13, 2005

Dear Ev;

Really saddened to read of your brother`s passing. I recall the both of you very well from Belmont, the school bus & Metchosin in the early `60s. Sharing your loss ...

Stacey Veitch

November 13, 2005

I love you dad. We will never forget you.

Dee & Harvey Tremblay

November 13, 2005

Darcee & family:

Our sincere condolences to you and your family at Gerry's passing. He fought a long and courageous battle and will be missed but not forgotten.

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