Funeral Service Held, Former Fire Chief Bert Gray

Jamestown, ND (KCSi-T.V. News Augu 29, 2013) — The Funeral Service for former Jamestown City Fire Chief Bert Gray was held Thursday morning, (Aug 29, 2013) at the Jamestown Civic Center.

He died Wednesday, August 21, 2013 at Sanford Health in Fargo, ND.

Pastor Scott Block officiated. The Eulogy was given by Jamestown City Fire Chief Jim Reuther

On hand for the service along with family and friends were representatives of the Jamestown City and Rural Fire Departments, the City of Jamestown, Stutsman County, the Salvation Army, Red Cross, and representatives of fire fighter associations and law enforcement agencies.

The Patriot Guard escorted the funeral procession to Highland Homes Cemetery in Jamestown for the service and intermit.

Arrangements were made through Eddy Funeral Home in Jamestown.

Bert joined the Jamestown Fire Department in 1969 and served for 39 years holding positions as Captain, Fire Marshal, serving 18 years as Fire Chief, retiring in 2008.

Bert was a Charter Member of the North Dakota Fire Prevention Association, served as its President 1977-78, Member of the North Dakota Fire Chiefs Association, served as its President 1995-96, and as Secretary/Treasurer from 1998 to 2007, life member of the International Association of Fire Chiefs serving as state Vice President from 1998 to 2005, life member of the North Dakota Firefighters Association.

Reported previously…

Jamestown, ND (KCSi-T.V. News, Aug 22, 2013)   Former Jamestown City Fire Chief Bert Gray passed away on Weds August 21, 2013.   Visitation:  4:00 to 8:00 PM Wed Aug 28 at Eddy Funeral Home.   Service: 10:00 AM, Thursday, August 29 at the Jamestown Civic Center with Pastor Scott Block officiating.  Burial will be at Highland Home Cemetery.

Jamestown Mayor Katie Andersen has ordered all city government flags to be flown at half staff in memory of former Chief Gray.

Previously reported – Jamestown, ND KCSi-T.V.News Aug 21, 2013)  —  Word has been received of the passing of former Jamestown City Fire Chief, Bert Gray.  Bert passed away on Wednesday afternoon in Fargo, after an extended illness.

Bert retired as City Fire Chief on June 24, 2008, following 39  years of dedicated Service.

He served the community in many other ways, including Chairman of the Jamestown Salvation Army Advisory Board.

Stutsman County Emergency Manager Jerry Bergquist says, “Bert had been a member of the LEPC since its first meeting on November 18, 1987 when the committee was first known as the SARA (Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization) Committee.  In November, 1990 the committee was renamed the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC).
Bert was the third Chairman of the LEPC and was elected to the position on
March 25, 1992.”

Bert formed a local band “Smokehouse,” entertaining in the area for a number of years.

Funeral arrangements for Bert Gray will be posted at CSiNewsNow.com when it becomes available.

The video below aired on The Replay Channel in 2008, recorded at the retirement open house held for Bert at the Jamestown Fire Hall.