Darby Gilbert Obituary
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December 7, 2009
With deepest sympathy to Darby's family at this terrible loss they are suffering right now. We are thinking of you all at this time.
Shannon(Kiehl) Schriner and family
Brad and Lori Kiehl and family
Clint and Deb Kiehl and family
The Victor Harlan Family
December 3, 2009
We send our deepest sympathy and to the Gilbert family. Darby was a wonderful young lady. This is terrible time but love will see you through. God Bless.
December 2, 2009
With deepest sympathy to Darby Gilbert's family. Roy, Dorothy, Stuart (and family) and Cindy (and family) we are thinking of you all at this most difficult time.
Dean & Ruby Johnston
Ottumwa, Iowa
Ted & Karla Hoover
Dalhart, Texas
December 2, 2009
To the Gilbert Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. May God give you comfort and strength for the days ahead.
In His Love,
Ted and Leah Morelock
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Mary Gengler
December 2, 2009
Our prayers go out to all the families involved in this terrible tragedy.
As a softball mom of an avid softball player, I am sure we had witnessed Darby's softball talents at the many FF softball games that my daughter and I attended in the last school year.
A beautiful young lady that will surely be missed by her family and many peers.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Mary Gengler & Sara Trent
Dovie Shuffler
December 1, 2009
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009
December 1, 2009
Darby will be remebered by us as a very talented girl in 4-H. She was the best at wrestling those big cows around. We always looked forward to her smiles and great attitude. Thanks for the time you shared with us.
Steve, Sheryl and Chris Muhs
sonya spurgeon
December 1, 2009
our hearts r with u darby. we all love u and we will miss u. love grandpas gang
David & Karoline Thornsberry
December 1, 2009
Darby was a beautiful little girl who had grown into a lovely young woman. Only God knows why she was taken at such a young age, and although none of us know your pain during this difficult time, please know that we are thinking of all of you and praying for you. We will remember Darby as full of life and energy, as she touched many of us during her time here with us.
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