Robert Scott Gilson

Robert Scott GILSON Robert Scott Gilson (Bob) passed away on March 9th, 2011 surrounded by his family.He was born October 27th, 1956 and is survived by his mother and step-father, Diane and Gordon Cultum; brother Kirk Gilson, Kirk's wife Nita and their daughters Nicole Gilson and Hannah Gilson; his sister Sandy Gilson and her sons Taylor Smith and Travis Smith, and his devoted wife Ginny Truscott and sons Thomas Butcher and Nick Butcher. Bob was born in Seattle and lived in the area his entire life. He had fond memories of his childhood years in the Ravenna neighborhood. He worked at Ernst Hardware at theU-Village to pay his way through college, graduating from the University of Washington in 1979 with a bachelor's in History and Political Science. He played the saxophone in the Boeing Employees Jazz Band and the UW 'B' band. Bob was a cadet in the WA State patrol before beginning his 30-year career as a police officer, detective and sergeant in the Seattle Police Department. Stories of his early days as an officer with his partner are legendary within the department. Bob had a love for the outdoors and two wheeled vehicles - with or without motors. He was a devoted son, brother, uncle, husband and step-father. Bob was absolutely committed to his faith and he always had a dream, a scheme and a story to tell. As one of his devoted police officers said,'To make a long story bearable, Bob, we're going to miss you tremendously!' Memorial service will be Monday, March 21st, 1:00 PM at Bellevue First United Methodist Church, 1934 108th Avenue N.E. Donations: Help the Officer Fund, Seattle Police Officer Guild, 2949 4th Ave S, Seattle 98134. Online obituary and guest book: http://bartonfuneral.com/ category/obituaries/