Bob Gerding

Age 75, a resident of Albuquerque, died Wednesday, December 18, 2013 after a battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Harriet Loken Gerding; sons, Patrick R. Gerding and wife Stephanie of Seattle, WA, Michael W. Gerding of Denver, CO, brother, Richard L. Gerding and wife Eileen of Farmington, NM; his stepsister, Millie McMahon and husband John of Albuquerque; son in law, Flint Morris; granddaughters, Madeline Gerding, Melanie Morris; grandson JT Morris and wife Kristi; great granddaughter, Laurel Morris; nieces and nephews, Chris and David Gerding, Bett Clark, Mollie and Jack McMahon and Deena, Dan, Doug and Don Bryce, many other family and friends. Mr. Gerding was preceded in death by his parents Louis and Claribel Gerding, his step mother Millie Gerding, his daughter Laura Gerding Morris and his sister Clarilou Bryce. He was a graduate of Highland High School and the University of New Mexico, where he was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity. He was elected to the Anderson School of Management Hall of Fame. Bob was a member of the Episcopal Church and owner and operator of Bob Gerding's Ourdoor Adventures. His proudest achievement was as the creator of the Bob Gerding's Outdoor Adventures Hunting and Fishing Show, which ran for 15 years. He was also the author of two books on fly fishing and fly tying. Bob was actively involved in several charitable fly fishing events, was the voice of fly fishing on radio and TV and was the host of TV's Wild New Mexico. He loved the New Mexico outdoors especially the Jemez Mountains. He also thoroughly enjoyed college basketball. March Madness was his favorite time of year. The family would like to express a special thanks to Chris Gerding, Bett Clark, Presbyterian Hospice and Home Instead for their wonderful care. A memorial service will be Monday, December 23, 2013, 11:00 am at French - Lomas. Private interment will take place. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Reel Recovery, c/o Bob Gerding Memorial, 160 Brookside Road, Needham, Massachusetts, 02492. Please visit our online guest book for Bob at .