Capt. Gerald Robert Toebosch passed away November 17, 2015 in Chilliwack BC at the age of 87 years. He is survived by Violet, his loving wife of 68 years; daughter, Rebecca (Chris) Meyer; sons, Donald (Cheryle), Barry (Vickie) and Gary (Connie); granddaughters, Janet (Oliver), Jennifer (Jeff), Tammy and Brianna (Timothy); grandsons, Brad, Scott (Taryn), Austin and Drew; great grandchildren, Cameron, Mikayla, Waylon, Cassandra and Beatrix along with many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Gerrard and Elsie; sister, Alice Lynes and brother in law, Stuart; brother, Larry and sister in law, Helen.
Gerry went to sea at a young age, serving in the Merchant Marine, then becoming a Tugboat Captain, at C.H. Cates and Sons for over 40 years.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, November 22, 2015 at 2:00 pm from the Chapel of Henderson’s Funeral Home, 45901 Victoria Ave. Chilliwack. Reception will follow.
Gerry, you will be loved and missed forever.
