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Guest Book
Susan McKennitt - Carnduff, SK: Love
Yah Dad, Miss you so much, I already do and its only Friday. Were all
helping mom , so don't be worrying about her ok. Its was snowing today, so
I figured you were ringing your bell at your first Auction Sale up there,
Love Sus and Family, Mel
& Marlene Lichty - Stratford, ON: Please accept our
condolences on the passing of our cousin Arthur. May God surround you all
with His love in very tangible ways during this grieving time. Mel &
Marlene (Gerber) Lichty Bob
& Ruth Ann Miller - Mitchell, ON: On behalf of brother
Orval and wife Carol, we would like to extend our condolences to Jean
& family. We will treasure our memories of Art. Orval
remarked how he and Art spent a lot of time together while growing up as
well as working together and feels they were more like brothers than
cousins. I fondly remember last visiting with Art & Jean at the
Gerber reunion in September of 2008. You have our deepest sympathy
in the loss of your husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and
great-great-grandfather. Barb
& Jim Roe - Kincardine, ON: "He was a true
entrepreneur" how true that is!!!! Always looking for a way to make a
buck. I know all about that, as a child 50 years ago I would travel with
Art & my dad. Auction sales in southern Ont. Cattle, pigs, machinery
whatever looked cheap. Roy & Art liked to eat. Mostly I came along for
the food. In the 60's they really liked soft ice cream from Dairy Queen. I
have many memories of Art & ice cream. Another food they took to was
KFC, we would stop for Kentucky Fried Chicken at every opportunity. Cold
cuts, summer sausage, cheese, salami-on & on & on. Another strong
memory I have of travelling with those two guys was how bored I got when
they would talk & talk & talk. If they where trying to make a deal
I didn't think they would ever stop talking. I learned about bullshit at a
very early age. Roy & Art sure where full of it!!!! We have lost a
real pair of unique characters. They don't make them like that anymore.
Art has left a large family & a legacy that will provide tremendous
support for Aunt Jean as she continues on without him. So many people
appreciated Art's personal qualities, it was a pleasure knowing him.
Byron and Lori Benson - Moose
Jaw, SK: Jean and family: So sorry to hear of Art's passing after
just speaking with him the other day. Will talk on Monday eve. Lori and
By. Elaine Bender - Ontario:
Hi Jean: This has been rather a long haul for you and the
family members. One thing I have learned from being a part of this
Bender family for 41 years, is that there is a very strong bond and an
amazing allegiance to each other. This has been evident once
again, during this challenge for Art and of course the impacts are felt
by the rest of the family members. Although I am not out there
with Leon, at this time, my thoughts are very definitely with you all.
I remember Art having a great sense of humour and also how sensitive he
was, especially when we would get together when you were both here in
Ontario and we would quickly organize a family meal somewhere before you
embarked on your journey back home. It was always a most difficult
time to say "goodbye". Stay strong Jean. Your
children will take care of your every need. My thoughts and
prayers will be with you all tomorrow. Your sister-in-law, Elaine Bender Walter
& Myrna Gerber - Stratford, ON: Dear Jean, So sorry to
hear of Arthurs death. It seems like yesterday that you got married time
passes so fast. We were so glad you stopped by the reunion a couple of
years ago it was good to see you both. May God be very near you and your
family at this time of sorrow. Walter & Myrna Gerber Don
& Terrina Firomski - Belle Plaine, SK: Our Deepest sympathy
to Jean and the family. Chubby will be very much missed. He was a
wonderful man and we enjoyed sitting at Chubby's having coffee and
enjoying the conversations. He was always a pleasure to be with. The restaurant
here in Belle Plaine will always be Chubby's . God Bless. Don, Terrina,
Curtis & Corissa Jackie
Tatum - Moose Jaw, SK: I love you dad and miss so much and cant
wait until we meet again. I just can't believe I will never here your
voice again and your laughter when you would talk about old times. I'm
so sorry you had to suffer and there was nothing I could do to help you.
I will always hold you close to my heart and in my memories
forever. Love Jackie and family Kara
Pfingsten (McKennitt) - Mankato, MN, USA: Jean: May the good
Lord watch over you, and comfort you during this time of loss. You
are in my thoughts and prayers. Kara
Keith and Janet Bachert family -
Ontario: Extending sympathy to our aunt and cousins, in their
keen loss of uncle Art. You will treasure many memories. God
bless all of you.
Ray Sheward & Pat Murphy -
Moose Jaw, SK: Our sincere condolences to Doug & Jan, Terry
& Edith and the rest of the family. Our thoughts and prayers
are with you at this difficult time. May your fondest
memories help to comfort you.
Jackie Tatum - Moose Jaw, SK:
If roses grow in heaven, Lord, pick a bunch for me ~ Place them in my
Dad's arms & tell him they're from me ~Tell him that I love &
miss him & when he turns to smile ~place a kiss upon his cheek &
hold him for a while~ Because remembering him is easy ~ I do it everyday
~ There's an ache within my heart that will never go away. I miss you
dad very much!!
Keagan Harley Tatum - Moose Jaw
SK:
I thought of you with love today,
but that is nothing new.
I thought about you yesterday,
and days before that too.
I think of you in silence,
I often speak your name.
All I have is memories,
and pictures in a frame.
Your memory is a keepsake,
in which I'll never part.
God has you in his keeping,
and I will have you in my heart.
I love you Grandpa and I will keep Grandma from crying. Love Keagan.
Angie Watson - Regina, SK:
Thinking of you Jean...aka neighbour, I have missed the visits on the
deck and trying to keep up with what Art was up to. Take care.
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