Gerry died suddenly in Victoria on February 25, 2010. Predeceased by his wife, Grace, he leaves to mourn is loss, his daughter, Robyn Meredith Bryson; grandson, Graeme Stuart Bryson; granddaughter, Kristine Lisa Finnigan (Dave) and two great grandsons, Liam and Ethan Finnigan, all of Victoria. Also his son, Richard (Rick) Bryson (Mary) of Banff, Alberta; grandson, Steven Bryson (Tanya) and great-granddaughter, Julianna and great-grandson, Sam of Edmonton and granddaughter, Kathryn Bryson Livesey (Mark) and great-grandsons, Patrick and Philip of Calgary.
Gerry was predeceased by his parents and his brother, Lawrence Elmer. Gerry was born in New Westminster and came to Victoria in 1937. He attended Victoria High School for two years, then to Victoria College and graduated from UBC with a Bachelor of Commerce. He served overseas with the RCAF Coastal Command and served thirty-three and one-half years with the BC Government in the Finance Department (twenty-three years as Deputy Minister of Finance).
Following retirement from the Government, Gerry was with the Canadian Petroleum Association for five years as their BC Manager. He was a member of the Victoria Golf Club, Oak Bay Probus Club, the Victoria Round Table Club, his very special Coffee Club, a past-president of the Camosun Gyro Club, past member of the Rotary Club and the Chamber of Commerce.
No service at Gerry’s request, flowers gratefully declined.
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Diane Tougaas
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Allison Holt To the family of Gerry Bryson, please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. We will always think of Gerry as a gentleman in the truest sense and the very best of neighbours. He will be missed. With fondest memories, John and Dite Nicas.
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Cliff Warren My condolences Robyn. A long life,well lived. Much to be thankful for. Cliff.
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Joan Wakelin (Gilmour) Dear Robyn,
With the loss of your Dad comes a deep sadness. Thinking of you and your family and extending deepest sympathy.
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The Maceys/The Levinsons Dear Robyn and family,
We send you our heartfelt condolences on the passing of your dear father. It seems a thousand years ago that we all lived on Ripon Road!
Our love and prayers,
Sam and June Macey, Elizabeth and Clive Levinson, Caroline Macey-Brown
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Ken Thompson Robyn;
My thoughts are with you. It was nice to hear (the last time we spoke) that Gerry was living life to the fullest!!
My fondest memory is still: Gerry in-tow carrying Grace’s purse during a tour of Jordans. As you correctly pointed out; this was a symbol of his devotion to Grace rather than servitude!!!Regards,
Ken
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Albert and Sheena Selina We were so sorry to hear of Jerry’s passing please accept our condolences. He will be sadly missed by Albert and his three ladies on a Sunday morning. It was alway`s so nice to see his smiling face, and his little pokes at Albert and “his girls”. Our prayers go with you and your family.
Sincerely Albert and Sheena Selina.
Dear Robyn
Ken and I are very sorrry to hear of your father’s sudden passing.
We would like to extend our deepest sympathies to your and your family.
Diane Tougas