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Richard Ernest "Dick" Gilbert

1937 - 2012

Richard Ernest "Dick" Gilbert obituary, 1937-2012, Evergreen, CO

BORN

1937

DIED

2012

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Evergreen Memorial Park

26624 N. Turkey Creek Rd.

Evergreen, Colorado

Richard Gilbert Obituary

Dick Gilbert, 75, died at home on Dec. 20, 2012. He was a resident of Evergreen for 43 years, where he and his wife, Sharon, of 49 years raised their three children, Anne (Steve) McCreery, Amy Gilbert and Ernie (Julie) Gilbert.
He was born in Los Angeles in 1937, the youngest of seven children.
After high school, he served two years in the U.S. Army. He was honorably discharged to care for his dying mother. He received a bachelor of arts degree from Long Beach State College. When he moved to Colorado in 1967, he began a long career as a real estate broker and owner of Mountain Property Investment Inc., servicing Denver, Fairplay and Breckenridge. Later he earned a master's degree in counseling from Denver Seminary, was ordained in the Baptist Church and worked for a short time as a hospital chaplain, followed by a few years as a biblical counselor in Evergreen.
Upon his retirement, Dick discovered his love for leather working. He crafted many things, from saddles to belts. He served on the board of the Colorado Saddle Makers Association.
In addition to his wife and children, Dick is survived by 13 amazing grandchildren and five beloved nieces and four wonderful nephews.
With his gifts of mercy, friendship and love, Dick touched many, many lives, and his smiling face will be deeply missed. He has "gone to glory."
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 4, 2013, at Conference Baptist Church, 27154 North Turkey Creek Road in Evergreen, followed by a reception next door at The Barn at Evergreen Memorial Park.
To write a condolence to the family, visit www.EvergreenMemorialPark.com.

Published by Canyon Courier from Dec. 28, 2012 to Jan. 12, 2013.

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So sorry for your loss and the loss of our neighbor. We will miss his friendly chats on the road during his walks! Russ and Cherie Straub

January 18, 2013

The God of comfort is near to those that are broken at heart, and promises us that he will undo all the effects of death, and remove death itself.

January 17, 2013

I can still hear Dick's laugh. I enjoyed many breakfast conversations with him. He was a friend to many people and he will be missed.

Wesley Schoel

January 5, 2013

The population of Heaven has been increased not only in number but in kindness, love and joy. But, for me, I am saddened.

Bruce Davey

January 3, 2013

Dick has been our friend for 40 years, and his presence was always a blessing. Heaven is richer with his residence there!

Foster and Hermie Cline

January 3, 2013

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

wayne robbins

December 31, 2012

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