Brian W. Gerards

What joy to look back AND look forward at the Finish Carpenter´s work in our father and brother in the faith and all the glories to come when we join Him and marvel. Love to all the family and dear friends longing for that day, that reunion, and the hallelujahs to be shouted and sung. So soon!!

Dear Sherry, Camille, Brad and Jeff and all the family, Our hope is anchored behind the veil into the presence of our Lord enthroned. An emerald rainbow surrounding. What songs Brian must be composing and singing! I remember his ready laugh and constant smile, a man loved by heaven and earth. Tomorrow is the first anniversary, Sherry, of Barbara´s departure Home. Barbara Baker. If I remember right, about 12:25 pm. So just two calendar days apart from Brian. May we be those who long for...

Family. That's what we are. Family once up close and now a little distance, perhaps no more than the clouds away as Brian is now a part of the great cloud of witnesses. How precious of the Lord to gift him identical birth and Home-going dates. Born of the will of a mother and father; born again in the Spirit; born into Heaven. Brian is the epitome of joy and generosity. His life, love, laughter, song radiate the Lord. An now - how much moreso! Most telling and dear in his...

Brian was choral director when both our children were students at MU. He was an outstanding musician and Choral director. We enjoyed his Choral adaptations. We thank God for his ministry.

Brian was a remarkable lifelong friend and dear brother in Christ. We shared so many fun and amazing memories, from sharing ministry together at WVBC, to sharing unforgettable fellowship at our annual UMAC retreats, to over 55 years of fishing and camping together with our Deschutes River Guys Group. Although Brian was proud of and loved his family Immensely, he was also the ultimate people person who never met a stranger, only a potential new friend. He loved connecting with people and...

I took voice from him at Multnomah School of the Bible, MSB.

I went straight from Portland Christian High to MSB, mostly for the choir. Loved singing under (and touring with) Beeg. Have always remembered his sparkling personality and his eager laugh, as well as his commitment to choral excellence. Looking forward to rejoining him in the choir celestial.