Robert (Gerald) Buchanan

Robert “Gerald” Buchanan of Neepawa passed away peacefully at Country Meadows Personal Care Home on April 14 2025 at the age of 91 years. Gerald was born July 2 1933 in Neepawa. He lived in Neepawa area his whole life, having taken over the family farm by the Howden elevator.

He attended Mountain View School, and as a young man, enjoyed playing baseball.  Later in life he enjoyed announcing for the Neepawa Cubs for a number of years. In 2007, The Neepawa Cubs team he had played on in the past was inducted into the Manitoba Baseball Hall of Fame.

Gerald curled in the men’s league and for Elks teams, winning the Manitoba Elks spot that went to North Bay, Ontario. In later years he golfed and especially enjoyed weekly golf outings to Gladstone with the “Motley Crew”. He also enjoyed watching sports on TV in his later years and was interested in scores of the Jets game and World Curling even in his final days.

He was a farmer through and through, always interested in “talking farming” with others, and at 89 years still drove out to the farmsite to cut grass, garden and tend to the cats. He also enjoyed his coffee visits with his close neighbors at Spring Hill Colony.

Gerald was the longest serving member in the Neepawa Elks Lodge, and also was on the Elks Manor board a number of times, including when Elks Manor was built. He was a member of the Neepawa Legion and UCT and in later years he loved going to the Drop In Centre for pool, cards and a game of shuffle. He enjoyed the camaraderie of other residents during his five years living at Elks Manor.  He also appreciated the many visits he received by friends and family since he moved to Country Meadows Personal Care Home late in 2023.

Gerald is survived by his three sons Rob (Susan), Scot (Lynne) and Byron Buchanan,  and grandchildren Shawn and Lindsay Buchanan. He will also be missed by nieces and nephews, extended family, friends and neighbors.

Gerald was predeceased by his partner Norma Reid, brothers Deryle, Mervyn, and Ron Buchanan, and parents Margaret (Jackson) and Samuel Buchanan.

If friends so wish, donations may be made to Neepawa Area Health Auxiliary, Box 1461, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 or to Neepawa and District Drop In Centre, 310 Davidson/Box 2072, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0.  

A graveside service will take place on Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at Riverside Cemetery, Neepawa, Manitoba with a gathering to follow at the Neepawa Legion Club Room at Gerry's request.

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