Thursday, April 18, 2013
To the Kendel Family,
I am so sad to hear of Gerry's passing. My heart and prayers go out to you all.
I met Gerry way back when and remember him always with a big head of hair and a contagious smile, a great sense of humour and always looking for fun. I think it was near Christmas 1972; he gave me a puppy from the farm dog's litter and I was ecstatic to take home little Rex. Of course, my mom and dad weren't all that happy but my older sister and brother-in-law came to the rescue and Rex lived until 1985, passing on the same day as my dad.
As happens, high school ends and we grow up, move, start our independent lives. I didn't see him again for many, many years. In 2004, we had just moved back to Saskatchewan, and he came in to my work place to pay a bill. What a surprise that we even recognized each other after 30 years! We had a quick catch-up chat and in those couple minutes, I knew he was the same kind person, but like the rest of us, a little older, a little wiser! He seemed happy in his life, and very, very proud of his children.
I just wanted to share those small memories with you and hope you find comfort in knowing that Gerry touched many people in his short life.
Yours in sympathy,
Patti (Paulson) & Kevin Cook
