Obituaries

LORD, Gerald "Gerry Harry

Gerald "Gerry" Harry Lord, born on September 25, 1929 in New Westminster, BC, to the late Dorothy Lindroth, passed away peacefully at age 88 on June 23, 2018 at Cottonwoods Care Center in Kelowna, BC. Gerry worked for 35 years for the City of Kelowna and retired in 1993 as the Civic Properties Foreman. He had a love for reading books, spending summers at his cabin on Shuswap Lake and simply puttering around in his workshop. Gerry is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Susan; his daughters, Carrie (Corey Lange) and Jodi; sister, Gayle Sommer (John); and grandchildren, Joshua, Brayden, and Kaleb. He was preceded by his brother, Bruce Lindroth. The family invites donations in Gerry's name to the Kelowna Cancer Society. Friends and family are welcome to attend the celebration of life on Saturday, July 7 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., 235 Gibbs Rd West, Kelowna, BC. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.valleyviewfuneralhome.com for the Lord family.

Link: www.valleyviewfuneralhome.com

Condolence Messages

Jul 09, 2018
My heartfelt sympathies to Susan and family. Gerry was one of the nicest best people that I worked with at the City of Kelowna. Just last year at a retired luncheon, where I spoke to Gerry, he still made me feel special. Thank you.

Chris M
Jul 06, 2018
Susan and Family. Our deepest condolences on Gerry's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Willi and Barbara Schonfeld
Jul 05, 2018
Gerry got me my first job at the City of Kelowna. I remember him coming out to Rutland Arena every day at 3 to share coffee break with the guys when I worked relief there. He was always interested in how we were and how he could be of help in our jobs. He was a real stand up guy and he reminded me much of my own father. Our condolences to the family.

Carl and Tina Kalbfleisch.
Jul 04, 2018
Condolences to the Lord family, knew Gerry as a young hockey player at memorial arena and later at city of Kelowna, was a great guy with kids. Moe Carson.
Jul 04, 2018
I am terribly sorry to hear of your loss. Gerry was amazing to all of us "adopted" kids, he lets us take over his house especially his basement. He was very patient, welcoming and kind, I will never forget our trips to the cabin (I seen my 1st bear with Gerry). Great times. Thinking of all of you and will see you Saturday to celebrate his life.

Big hugs Kristie Amorim-Cousins
Jul 04, 2018
Dear Gayle and Family;

I am sorry for your loss, he was a wonderful community member. May your grievance be eased by your cherished memories.

Marjorie W.
Jul 04, 2018
Susan and family,

I will always remember the time spent in the Memorial Arena chatting with Gerry and his crew. They were always ready to make things work no matter what we came up with. Minor Hockey was very lucky to have Gerry as a friend. I must think we contributed to his grey hair with some of our requests. He was a good friend and loyal City employee. Miss Gerry since we have both retired from the City. God Bless.

Gordon Strachan
Jul 04, 2018
Gerry was a awesome man who helped many young athlete gain prominence in his/her sport by the way he kept up the City of Kelowna Rec facilities . He was very proud of what he did and he was awesome to have a chat with. He definitely saw the big picture.

Kelowna is a better place to live in because of what Gerry did. Thanks for all that you did for my family.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you,

Domenic and Lina Rampone