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Deb Mann posted a condolence
Saturday, March 7, 2015
Some Fishing Adventures -told by Deb Mann
Our Dad was a great outdoorsman & avid fisherman. We would travel from the family cabin at Ignace, ON along lumber roads to find isolated lakes that hadn't been "fished out". We could see black bears in the tops of tall trees while we were driving in our station wagon. We went over so many bumps that our manifold was dislodged & our car made a horrible racket but Dad said we'd fix it later, after the fishing.
At the English River, we were using a window frame with screen and a hunk of metal wrapped in tin foil was placed in the centre. We put it in the river and then pulled it out with tons of minnows in it. We used the minnows as bait for our fishing. While we were all excited by this process, my youngest brother Gerald fell head first into a hole in the bank. We started to hysterically scream that Gigs was drowning as his feet were wiggling. Dad yanked him up by the feet and turned him over and calmly said, "You're OK." And he was!
When we set up our huge tent, being Smiths, we stored our food inside instead of hanging from a tree farther away. A bear visited us in the night and we saw his shadow looming beside our tent. We all started praying and he left us alone! After that, Dad insisted that food would be stored in our car (so as to be more accessible to us than hanging it) but we would be safer from bears.
When we fished, Dad said it was essential that we all catch our limit of fish, as the fish was frozen to be used throughout the year. If the fishing was good, we even counted the dog as catching his limit too. If the Warden passed by, possible extra fish were stashed in the diaper bag. Whew! Imagine the smells in that bag!
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Deb Mann posted a condolence
Saturday, March 7, 2015
Women's Rights -told by Deb Mann
When I was younger, I was a Tomboy. I wanted to play Fastball like my older brother Gary. Dad was the Coach of the team. When grumbling happened about me being a girl, Dad asked them, "Would you like to get another Coach?" I was able to stay and play!
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Deb Mann posted a condolence
Saturday, March 7, 2015
Abominable Snowman -told by Deb Mann
When we were living in Manitoba, there was a huge snowstorm that dumped so much snow on Winnipeg that it reached the top of the doorframe. It was a "snow day" from school so Mom was trapped with all of us kids in the house. She was worried about Dad as the phone lines were down and we were getting a little wild. Dad worked in Downtown Eaton's and the employees were told it would be safer to stay the night in the store. However, he knew Mom would be upset. Dad marched down to the Sporting Goods Department and purchased all of the equipment he needed for the long trek home- white padded coveralls, a hunting hat with ear flaps, a scarf, heavy mitts, a backpack and snowshoes. He marched through the windy whiteout all the way to East Kildonan. We heard a pounding and scraping at the front door and we were scared! When the door opened a huge pile of snow fell in the house and a white creature with icicles hanging down from his face appeared. We kids thought it was an Abominable Snowman at first but it was our Dad! He braved the elements to be with us.
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Anonymous posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 4, 2015
Gerry H.D. Smith - A Celebration!
-a poem by Deb Mann (one of Gerry's loving daughters)
-1999 (revised 2015)
Gerald H.D. Smith has had a long and distinguished life career.
We must all celebrate it, and proclaim it out loud and clear!
His promotions with Eaton's made him change his den,
From Winnipeg, to Kenora, back to Winnipeg again,
To Regina, then Lloydminster, which gave him a yen,
To have a permanent home for his residential playpen.
In Lloydminster, Gerry was the Store Manager.
His employees all loved him, that is for sure!
Ultimate customer satisfaction is what did occur.
Everyone looked up to him and called him, "Sir."
Rather than being transferred yet one more time,
Gerry looked around Lloyd and thought it was a crime,
To leave a city so suited to his family's lifetime.
So, he looked for a new career that would be prime.
Gerald met a fellow, Archie Miller was his name,
Who got him interested in the life insurance game.
Sunlife Insurance was Archie's main claim to fame.
Gerry succeeded Archie's retirement, and got his own acclaim.
As a Sunlife Agent, Gerry was his own boss.
Gerry sold insurance so folks were not at a loss.
Service to his community was what gave him a gloss.
Coffee Row was the place his friends talked profit and loss.
In addition, we all know his wife Kay had a part in this.
Without her support, Gerry's careers would have gone amiss.
Kay was a homemaker and had other jobs we can't dismiss,
Even a motel manager- so give her a big hug and a kiss!
Gerry and Kay supported their family through thick and thin.
Now, Gerry can watch over us in Heaven and continue to win!
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Bryan and Grace Tokle posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 3, 2015
We are so deeply sorry for your loss. I remember Gerald's wonderful energy, huge smile, and mischievousness at one of the Smith family reunions as he directed the "rollover" contest. May your wealth of memories console you now. Love Bryan and Grace
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Annette Wood posted a condolence
Sunday, March 1, 2015
My memories of Gerry were always happy. He had time for his children's friends which is rare these days. Gerry enjoyed visiting with me and the dogs. He liked watching them run and play in his back yard. We also had great conversations over the years about his favorite hockey team. He really enjoyed the fact I knew a lot about hockey so we had many good talks. I will always treasure these and many other memories where both Gerry and Kay welcomed me in their home at any time. Sleep well old man and thanks for enriching my life.
Love. Annette Wood
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Deborah Carley Peters posted a condolence
Thursday, February 26, 2015
I have so many fond memories of times spent at the Smith home when I was younger. My condolences to all of the family, especially Barb and Tom. Deborah Carley Peters
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Robert and Kathy McNeil posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
Kay and family. Our deepest condolences on the passing of Gerry. He was a great neighbour and friend.
5101 - 50 Street
Lloydminster, Alberta T9V 0M2
