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Arthur Gilmore Obituary
March 18, 1912- September 25, 2010
Arthur "Art" Gilmore, 98, pioneer narrator, radio and television announcer died of natural causes on September 25, 2010 in Irvine, CA. Art was born and educated in Tacoma, WA. During World War II, Mr. Gilmore served in the Navy in the Pacific.
Broadcast credits include: KOL, KFWB, KNX, Dr. Christian, Red Ryder, The George Gobel Show, The Red Skelton Show, and Highway Patrol. He also narrated thousands of movie trailers.
Civic and professional credits include: national president of American Federation of Radio and Television Artists, founding president of Pacific Pioneer Broadcasters, board member and reader for Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic, and deacon at Bel Air Presbyterian Church.
He loved to fly, boat, travel and play golf. Art was a friend to all and a man of great faith. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.
Art Gilmore is survived by his wife of 72 years, Grace, daughters Marilyn Gilmore, Barbara McCoy (Jeff), 2 grandchildren and four great grand children. Services will be held on Friday, October 8, at 11:00 a.m. - St. Andrew's Church, 600 St. Andrews Road, Newport Beach.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts to Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic, 5022 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90027.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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Harry Simpson
September 25, 2017
Godspeed Arthur, and thank you for sharing a part of your life with us.
Fair winds and following seas sailor.
Thank you for your service to this nation.
Larry Omasta
October 4, 2010
Art did various readings for our organization. He was a delight to work with. He was always so positive and friendly. He made the words on a page come alive so easily. Thanks Art for your skills and friendship.
Norman Smith
October 4, 2010
Art was truly skillful in his work. He could take the words from the page, think the thoughts they conveyed and with that thought supported by all that he had experienced and all that he was, give us with his voice a thrilling, vivid awareness of the subject at hand. When he spoke, we understood. He was a noble man, yet a humble servant in attitude. Thanks, Art for all you did.
Brian Frobisher
October 4, 2010
I grew up listening to Art Gilmore narrating "Highway Patrol" and hearing him on other shows, always easy to tell it was him, he had a distinct voice and style. They threw away the mold after they made his voice.
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