Obituary of George Raymond Kerr

The family of George Raymond Kerr born Feb. 22, 1934 wish to announce his passing on Oct. 7th, 2021 at the age of 87 years. He was predeceased by his parents Bertha and James Reynold, a sister in infancy Donna Marie, daughter Donna Marie, daughter-in-law Linda, grandson Graham and great-grand-daughter TaeLynn. George the oldest of three children was born on the farm near Strasbourg, Sk. As a young man he helped out on the family farm and was involved in 4H, playing ball and other community activities. With farming in his blood George decided to attend the University of Saskatchewan and completed a degree in Agriculture. George returned home to the family farm, where he met the love of his life Evelyn McWhirter who he married in 1954. The two of them started a family and George's career in Agriculture meant moving around the province. During those moves with their 4 sons and a daughter they made many friends in the communities which they lived. Joe and Dorothy Gaab were life-long friends and stayed connected with George and Evelyn through every move. During his working years George farmed, worked for Farm Credit, Canada Farm Labor Pool, Agricultural Employment services in Yorkton and finished his working years by driving the city bus in Yorkton. George and Evelyn remained in Yorkton after retirement but continued to find work in carpentry. During his leisure time he enjoyed traveling to Arizona, golfing, fishing, woodworking, darts, cards, gardening, polka music, and spending time with family and friends. He was a proud member of the Yorkton Elks. George enjoyed a good meal, a tall drink and lots of laughs with whom ever came to visit. He was known for his quick one liners and story telling. George leaves to mourn his passing his wife Evelyn of 66 years. Also left behind to mourn his passing are his sons Allan (Jacelyn) of Regina, Gerry (Carren) of Estevan, Ron of Yorkton and Don (Debbie) of Southey; and son-in-law Bryon Sparrowhawk of Esterhazy. He also leaves behind 16 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren. His sisters Shirley (Harold) Hubick of Strasbourg and Eva (Abby) Gorrill of Bulyea. Also mourning his passing are numerous friends and family. A special thankyou to the care provided by the Yorkton and District Nursing Home for the compassionate care provided to our dad. The funeral service was held on Wednesday, October 13th 2021 from the Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre with Rev. Jen Dresser of St. Andrew's United Church officiating. Tributes were give by granddaughters Terrie and Kellee. The interment took place in the Garden of Devotion with grandson Kyle serving as the urnbearer. Condolences can be left at baileysfuneralhome.com Service Details. Service When: Wednesday, October 13th, 2021 2:00pm Location: Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre Address: Highway #10 East YORKTON, SK Interment Location: Yorkton Memorial Gardens Address: Highway #10 East YORKTON, SK Online Memory & Photo Sharing Event Ongoing Online Event About this event In Loving Memory Of George Kerr February 22, 1934 - October 7, 2021 Look inside to read what others have shared Family and friends are coming together online to create a special keepsake. Every memory left on the online obituary will be automatically included in this book. View Tribute Book