Charles Gilson

Charles Dean Gilson Resident of Lafayette Dean Gilson died October 29, 2010 in San Francisco. Dean was the son of Charles Obe Gilson and Mary Elizabeth Simmons. He was born April 25, 1929 in Guthrie Center, Iowa, and was a resident of the Bay Area for the last 60 years. Dean is survived by his wife of 60 years, Barbara Alyce McCarron, his children, Alyce, Charles (Marcia), Christopher (Adam), Carol (John) and Kevin (Amy), 10 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Dean was a devoted husband, loving father and doting grandfather and great-grandfather. Dean was a communications engineer with Pacific, Gas and Electric Company for 35 years, finishing his career as Supervising Engineer of Planning for the Telecom Department. After retiring from PG&E, he consulted as an expert in licensing for land mobile systems. Dean enjoyed people and was kind and considerate to everyone. He loved cats. Dean had varied and numerous interests; he was a strong supporter of the Boy Scouts, an avid lover of the outdoors, and an enthusiastic backpacker. He was a voracious reader, especially science fiction, history, and world politics. His hobbies included gardening, winemaking, woodworking, jewelry making, photography and genealogy. Dean could fix anything. He will be sorely missed by all. Services will be held November 3, 2010 at 11:00 am at Oak Park Hills Chapel, 3111 N. Main Street, Walnut Creek, CA. Please sign condolence book at www. oakparkhillschapel.com.