GILMER, Garry

1943 ~ 2026

Mr. Garry Allan Gilmer passed away at his home in Red Deer, surrounded by his loved ones, on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at the age of 82 years. Garry was a skilled Heavy Duty Mechanic and embarked on many journeys overseas to work on diverse machinery in Japan, Australia, Ukraine, and China. He loved rodeos, camping, animals, and gardening, and was also talented at woodworking and carving. He and his wife of forty-five years, Betty, enjoyed spending their winters down South together at Corpus Christi and the Yuma.

Garry is deeply missed by his wife, Betty; sons, Stephen, Evan (Jennifer), and Robert “Bob” (Melody); daughter, Kristina; brothers, Patrick (Charlotte), and Phil (Brenda); sisters, Judy Gatto, and Trudy (Don) McNeil; as well as numerous beloved grandchildren, and his canine companion, Billy. Garry rejoins his parents, Keith and Ellen.

If desired, Memorial Donations in honour of Garry may be directed to a charity of your choice. Cremation entrusted to Parkland Funeral Home and Crematorium, Red Deer, Alberta. Condolences, memories and photos may be shared and viewed at www.parklandfuneralhome.com

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• Date : 2026-03-19
• Location : Parkland Funeral Home (Red Deer) www.parklandfuneralhome.com 403.340.4040