Thomas Gerald Wilson
Thomas Gerald Wilson aged 73 years of Moose Jaw, SK, passed away on Sunday, December 29th, 2024. Gerry was born in Davidson, SK where he would spend the first couple weeks of his life due to a terrible snowstorm, which his mother, Dorothy, was sure to remind him of any year there was a bad March.
After spending his childhood and youth on the family farm at Tugaske, SK, Gerry purchased his own place, from a family member, just a few miles away. This is where he spent many, many years pursuing his passion of ranching and farming. In 2007, he would receive official recognition of the true dedication with the “Century Family Farm Award”!
Though Gerry never married or had children of his own, he was always ensuring the younger generations, through hired hands and family, knew what hard work and determination would provide you. He spent many years sharing his knowledge and love of animals, especially the value of a good, loyal dog, with everyone around.
Gerry dedicated 25+ years to the Forsythe Grazing Co-op. Pasture Manager was the perfect position – he spent thousands of hours with a good horse and trusted four-legged best friend – doing what he loved.
Upon his retirement in 2018, Gerry could not bring himself to leave the country. It would take four more years before he moved to the city. He spent his retirement years at the farm he grew up at, tinkering and making fond memories with his family.
He was predeceased by his parents, Thomas and Dorothy. Gerry will be lovingly remembered by his sister, Marj (Bob), their three boys and their families; and brother, Larry (Brenda) and their daughters Twyla (Andrew) and Larrissa (Jordan). He will also be greatly missed by his great-nephew and nieces: Brayden, Shayla, and Tayn; as well as numerous other relatives and friends.
A Private Family Interment will be held at a later date to honour Gerry. Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. Shirese Noble Funeral Director 306-693-4550
I express my deepest sympathy in this time of deep sorrow. The Bible gives a very comforting hope that your loved one will come to life again on a peaceful paradise earth when death will be no more in John 5:28, 29 and Acts 24:15.
Knew him well as I worked as a farm hand in the BrownLee area.
Brother Jerry , you were born to be a farmer and from a very young age a farmer / rancher you became. And a good one besides i must say. You did like working alone and especially with your herd of cattle , calving times were very special. you loved your horses and fall roundups were looked forward to . You never really complained about the hard work , putting up winter feed in the dust and heat , choring in the the cold in the dead of winter or working the fields in the heat or dust. we admired you for building up a very nice farm. Jerry you seen much change over the near 60 years of farming and can be more than proud of your accomplishments . Lords work well done Jerry. We love and miss you. Marjorie and Bob Yung and family
I have many fond memories of Uncle Gerry from my childhood and youth visiting him over many beautiful Saskatchewan summers and the occasional chilly winter. I remember his love of horses and dogs. Blue, a blue heeler, on the Wilson Farm, and border collies as well. I was fascinated by his team of horses he kept for chores on his farm. I remember visiting the horses at the barn and feeding the barn cats and exploring the farm with a dog by my side. The fresh smell of hay and manure in the barn was very comforting to me as a “town kid”. Gerry lost a thumb when he was young during chores and it amazed me as a child watching him play cards thumbless. Gerry seldom complained and was a man of few words. He was kind, quiet, thoughtful, and caring. When visiting the farm Grandma Dorothy and I would drive out to the fields to take Gerry lunch or just visit when he was in the pasture. Gerry was not a great traveler but he did visit the Yung Family in BC many times, sometimes with his friend John Sinclair, with whom he did 2 cruises. During the BC visits my brothers, Darren and Troy, and I had great fun playing cards with them both. Our extended family had a particularly happy and memorable visit with Gerry and the family for Grandpa Thomas’ 90th birthday. I will miss Uncle Gerry. In deepest condolences, Kevin Yung (Gerry’s nephew and Marj’s son) and Ronny
Very sorry to learn of Garry’s passing. I knew him from the Tugaske rink, community events and the coffee shop. A Good character. Strong and gentle.
Condolences to the Wilson family.
Bare and Sue.