Gerhardt Frithiof Madsen
1927 – 2015
Gerry Madsen passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2015 in his sleep after a six month battle with pancreatic cancer.
Gerry was born on April 5, 1927 in Copenhagen, Denmark. He left Denmark at a young age to travel the world with the Merchant Marines. In 1957 he settled in Canada. While working in the ship yards in Vancouver, Gerry met his wife of 55 years Lilian.
Gerry is survived by his wife Lilian, two children Kim (Emily) and Karin (Bruce), and two grandchildren Eric and Kristen.
As per Gerhardt’s wishes, there will be no funeral service. In lieu of flowers, donations in his honour may be made to the: Canadian Cancer Society,19 – 9th Avenue South, Cranbrook, British Columbia, V1C 2L9.
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