GERARD(Jerry) JOSEPH PLANTE It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved son, brother, father, father-in-law, papa, husband and friend. Jerry passed into eternity among family and friends December 30, 2008 at the Kamloops Hospice House. Jerry is survived by his wife Joanne; sons Jeremy (Sherry), Wade (Gaylene), Brodie; step-sons Nathan (Jennifer) and Beau (Christy). 15 Grandchildren: Patrick, Zachary, Abigail, Roman, Genesis, Jillian, Sara, Hunter, Kayla, Deven, Tai, Isabella, Riley, Liam and Tristan. He will be deeply missed by his brothers: Hubert (Gloria), Denis (Sheila) and sisters Clemence Tucker, Toni (Ted) Smith and Lucille Badgley as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Hercule and Therese Plante; brother Remie Plante, brother-in-law Floyd Tucker and grandson Keagan Plante. Jerry was born in The Pas, Manitoba on December 19, 1952 - the youngest of seven children. He always loved the outdoors and had the “heart of a cowboy”. He spent many happy hours at this sisters farm and hunting with this friend Greg at Moose Lake. Jerry and his family moved to Kamloops in 1978. He spent 32 years working for the CNR retiring due to illness in 2007. Jerry spent many years cowboying at the Corbould Ranch fulfilling his boyhood dreams. He was happiest riding his horses in the back country, skiing at Tod Mtn and hunting with his buddy Ross. He called himself “the original bush ape”. Jerry always kept his sense of humour, had great faith in God and always had a positive attitude. He was a great example to us all of patience and faith. He loved his God and his family and friends - always there with encouragement and a listening ear. John 3:16 . For God so greatly loved the world that He sent His only son Jesus, that whosoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life”. A special thanks to our church family, staff at Cancer clinic, angels at Hospice House, Harry and Sharon Funk, Vic and Caroline Anderson and all our prayer warriors. A celebration of Jerry's life will be held on Saturday, January 17, 2009 at the Full Gospel Tabernacle, 1550 Tranquille Road, Kamloops, BC at 2:00 P.M. Donations in Jerry’s memory to the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice House, 72 Whiteshield Crescent S, Kamloops, BC V2E 2S9. Flowers gratefully declined. Kamloops Funeral Home (250-554-2577) Condolences may be emailed from www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com