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Gerald (Gerry) George Spielman
August 7, 1941 - April 9, 2013
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<div itemprop="description"><br />Gerald George (Gerry) Spielman&nbsp; passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at the Rockyview Hospital. <br /> <br />He was born in Calgary Aug, 7, 1941 and grew up&nbsp; in West Hillhurst. <br /> <br />He had&nbsp;worked in Upholstery Furniture Manufacturing and was&nbsp;Plant Manager for Palliser Furniture and Birchwood Furniture.&nbsp;He enjoyed golfing, fishing and playing cards.&nbsp;He was an Honorary Life Member of Swedish Branting Lodge No. 417, Vasa Order of America. <br /> <br />He is survived by his loving wife, Thelma; daughters: Stacey and Tina (Iain) Coates; granddaughters: Caitlyn and Cassidy Coates and his brother, Ralph Spielman, all of Calgary.&nbsp;Sisters In-Law Donna Dykstra (Sherwood Park, AB.) and Celia Long (Calgary) and many nieces and nephews. <br /> <br />He is predeceased by his parents Millie and Pete Spielman.&nbsp;Many thanks to all the staff at the Rockyview Hospital in Unit 57 and the ICU unit for all your loving care for Gerry. <br /> <br />Special Thanks to&nbsp; Dr. R. Dargie for all your efforts with Gerry. <br /> <br />He will be greatly missed but we know he is at peace in a better place. <br /> <br />In lieu of flowers, please consider donations&nbsp;to the Canadian Diabetes Association (#204, 2323-32 Avenue NE, Calgary, AB, T2E 6Z3). <br /> <br />Contact tina.coates@marks.com for details for A Celebration of Life. <br /> <br />To forward condolences, please visit: www.mountainviewmemorial.ca. Arrangements entrusted to Mountain View Memorial Gardens, Funeral Home and Crematorium, Calgary, AB, (403) 272-5555 <br /></div>