Obituary of GERALD VAN CHRISTENSON

Gerald Van Christenson

April 1944 - October 2018

With great sorrow we announce that Gerald passed away October 15, 2018 at Health Sciences Centre after a battle with Mesothelioma.

Gerald was predeceased by his parents Wilfrid and Jessie, sister Sandra, and wife Fayleen. He will be mourned by his daughter Erika (Jamie), granddaughters Abigail and Helena, brothers Paul (Maureen), Rae (Jan), and sister Shelley, along with many family members and close friends.

Gerry was known by his family and his friends as a skilled man of many hobbies and construction talents, and could almost always be found in the garage working on a vehicle or building something from scratch. He was always "figuring" something, and every scrap of paper or napkin could be found with the blueprints for his latest great idea. He was the person to see if you needed something fixed or built, and if he could not solve your problem you could be sure he had a connection that could get it done for you. He loved his cars, fishing, his cabin, wine making, and perfecting the family Christmas cake recipe with just the "right amount" of rum.

The world is a lesser place without Gerry, and he will be missed tremendously by all who knew him.

Service to be held on Tuesday, October 23 at 1:00pm at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main Street. Interment to follow in Brookside Cemetery.