Passed away peacefully at home at the age of 58 on May 3, 2010. Predeceased by his father, Walter; brother, Walter; stepfather, Walter Hartman and father-in-law, Robert Elliott. Jerry is survived by his loving soulmate of 30 years, Marg Elliott, his pride and joy; son, Jason (Cathy) and his mother, Sophie Hartman. After graduating from Victoria High School in 1969, Jerry ventured to the big city of Toronto, Ontario, where he became the youngest manager of Dominion Stores. He spent 20 years in Ontario where he met the love of his life Marg. Jerry and Marg returned to Victoria in 1989 to raise their one and only son, Jason. He made many friends and lasting impressions, where ever he went throughout his life. He will be remembered by many young employees as a mentor. The family would like to thank Ken Davies, our rock; Stan and all the staff at Thrifty Foods; Bob and staff at Canadian Western Bank; Jerry’s best bud, John; Berta and the girls whom he adored. Thank you to all his friends and staff at the Great Canadian Casino. Jerry enjoyed his time playing cards with all of you! He will be dearly missed by all the family and friends in Ontario. Special thanks to the Palliative/Hospice Team for their kind care and support.
Visitation will be held at McCall Bros. on Wednesday, May 5, 2010 from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm. Funeral Service will be celebrated at MCCALL BROS. FLORAL CHAPEL, Johnson & Vancouver Streets, on Thursday, May 6, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. with a reception to follow in the McCall’s Family Centre. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mccallbros.com.
“We will miss our best friend and greatest dad ever!”
23 Responses
Dear Margaret & Jason,
my thoughts and prayers are with you both. I know what you are
going through. It has been a tough time . God bless you.
love Aunt Gladys/
Jerry, you were a truly unique person… what i will remember most about you is your sense of humour. I feel such gratitude that you were a part of my life. Thank you for everything you did for me. i love you and i miss you.
Michelle
My time spent with Jerry was short as we had only met a couple of times but just getting a chance to talk to him was a pleasure. He was the nicest and well mannered man I could ever meet. He will always be remebered in our hearts.
Jerry, you were an amazing fighter!! I’m glad you are finally at peace.
Marg, Jason, Sophie and Cathy
Our support and thoughts are with you at this time. Jerry was one of a kind, a true lover of life. We will always remember his smile and kindness. He will live on in all of you.
Ericka and Blake
God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be. So He put His arms around you and whispered “come to me.” With tearful eyes we watched you, and saw you pass away. Although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hardworking hands at rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best.
May the Memories of Jer keep him in our hearts always. Thinking of you guys…love you
Marg,
I am sorry for your loss of such a wonderful person. When they say the good die young, they mean Jerry. In the short visit I had in B.C. he made an impression on me of kindness, good sense of humour, a good husband and father. I only wish I could be there for comfort to you. If you ever need a hand with anything please don’t hesitate to let me know.
My thoughts are with you.
Take care and remember the hurt will fade but it will never leave.
Laina
Marg, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your son.
Catherine
Jerry, I’m going to miss your dry sense of humour, telling me you sound just like Elvis or Jeff Healy when you sing (although you never proved it)! I hope you’ve found peace now and the pain is gone. Think of you often. Paige still plays with the doll you gave me over 20 years ago! XOXOXO
Angela
I will miss you Jerry…you were an amazing uncle. I am so happy I got to see you in January, you were still your funny and goofy self. That is something nothing or no one could ever take away from you.
You will always be in my heart and my memories…
Love you
Michelle