October 19, 1941 - June 11, 2025
Gerry was born on October 19, 1941, to Henry and Margaret Newcomen in Kaslo, BC. He passed away on June 11, 2025, at the age of 83 years.
Gerry is survived by his wife Pam Spiers, daughters Christy Newcomen-Randall (Jody) and Jennifer Newcomen (Jonas), son Richard Newcomen (Miranda), stepdaughter Brandi Spiers-Rogers (Wes), grandchildren Kieran, Joah, Naya, Lathan, Linnea, Bella (Javin), Haylee, Lily, Amelia, Dylan, and Aurora, his sister Louise Frame (Mike), nephews Warren and Marty Newcomen, and his niece Cali Newcomen. Gerry was pre-deceased by his parents, his brothers Henry and James (Jimmy) Newcomen, his granddaughter Darian Randall, sister-in-law Janice Stankey and various cousins.
Gerry was an entrepreneur at heart and a hard worker. He created and invested in many businesses throughout the Kootenays and beyond, including building the Inn of the South in Cranbrook, BC (now known as the Heritage Inn), mining expeditions in the Kootenays, and together with his wife Pam, building NewKey's Place, a successful and well-loved establishment in Crawford Bay. Gerry loved spending time outdoors with his family and friends and was often found outside quadding, golfing and puttering around on his tractor. In his younger years he would be on his boat, Kootenay Thunder, fishing and exploring Kootenay Lake. If he wasn't outside, you would find him sitting inside Newkey's with a drink and good conversation.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the Crawford Bay Hall, in Crawford Bay, BC on July 12, 2025, at 2:00pm.
In lieu of flowers or donations, we wish for you to have a glass of your favourite beverage and raise it in Gerry's honour.
Service Details
2:00 PM