It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Bruce Allan Gerhan at his home, on March 18, 2021.
Bruce was born in Lomond, AB on March 7, 1935. He lived in Lomond all of his life and attended Lomond School until Grade 9, where he then quit to start farming at the Family Farm.
In 1965, Bruce started working for the Vulcan County as a Grader Operator. He retired from the Vulcan County in 1994. He had a great many years of retirement after that where he did other numerous jobs around the Lomond area for many people.
Bruce is survived by his wife of 50 years – Shirley, his daughter Deanna (Gene) Atkins of Vulcan, granddaughter Amber Atkins of Lethbridge, AB, brother Dan (Marlene) Gerhan of Campbell River, BC, sisters Elaine (Ed) Carpenter of Lethbridge and Fay (Steven) Boucher of Hope, BC and numerous nieces and nephews. Bruce was predeceased by his first wife Loretta (Teasdale) Gerhan, his father Jack Gerhan and mother Alice Gerhan.
A Private Family Graveside Service will be held at the Lomond Cemetery at a later date.
Tributes in Bruce’s memory can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, AB/NWT, 100-119 14 Street NW, Calgary, Alberta, T2N 1Z6.
Shirley and Deanna and family, Sorry to hear of the loss of your husband and dad, Bruce. Thinking of you during time, with deepest condolences.
My sincere Sympathy to you Shirley and Families . Bruce was to me a staple of the Lomond Community , of what community meant . Always friendly , smile on his face , kind , always time for a quick chat . Interesting man with tidbits of info and anecdotes . Infectious laugh . Many times after fishing he would bring a fish, or two , up to Mom and Dad’s , always gutted and scaled . Tell of his fishing day , his life adventures , have a bottle of wine in hand to share with Dad and whomever else wanted some . He continued to bring Mom fish even after Dad passed in 1999 and regale us with his many and interesting escapades . A remarkable man and will remember him with fondness . I’m a privileged Lomondite to have known this man and his name brings a smile to my heart . Bruce will be missed . And remembered .
Shirley, Deanna and family. Our sincerest sympathy on your loss. Bruce was such a friendly guy and we enjoyed our chats when he would be at the store.
Bruce was a great neighbor and friend and had a great sense of humor . He’ll be missed . We always joked about grader operates and how things have changed over the years and how the neighborhood has changed over the years from when he grew up on the farm and we traveled everywhere on gravel and now it’s all paved
My sympathy goes out to Shirley, Deanna, and all members of The Gerhan family on the passing of Bruce! Although Bruce was almost a generation older than me there was always a connection. His parents Jack and Alice were some of my parent’s oldest and best friends. I had the pleasure of attending school with his sisters Fay and Elaine, and Loretta was my “next door” neighbour. Bruce kept our roads well maintained, and he and Shirley were always pleasant, kind and friendly! Bruce was a life long resident of Lomond, and all of us who knew him will miss him, and remember him fondly!
Our sincere sympathy to Shirley and family.
Many Prayers to you Shirley and to the whole family. Bruce was a great friend and fellow worker that is and always be well remembered. He was never a suit and tie sort of guy, but I can say no kinder gentleman have I ever meet in the world was Bruce. He was never without a smile, not once even on the coldest day and his laugh was like a school boy charm.
R.I.P. my friend, Gods Speed and Rest.
Terry