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1933 - 2018

Carol Gilbert

1933 - 2018

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1933

DIED

2018

Carol Gilbert Obituary

Published by Modesto Bee on Dec. 29, 2018.

Carol Sue Gilbert
Feb 11, 1933 - Dec 23, 2018
Carol Sue Gilbert, wife of Ronald T. Gilbert, passed Sunday, December 23, 2018, at the age of 85.
Carol moved to California with her family from Caney, Kansas in 1945 and graduated from Empire Union Middle School in 1947.
She gained many lifelong friends from working at Gallo Glass for 16 years.
Poodle, as she was known by family, was the last surviving member of the Thorn family. She was known for her feisty spirit and perfect hair.
Carol was preceded by her daughter Peggy, son Scott, and seven Thorn siblings. She will be dearly missed by her husband of 49 years, Ron, son Ricky Blocher (wife Sandy), daughter Terry Lightner (husband Danny), daughter Cheri Bettencourt (husband Frank), grandson Jacob Bunch, granddaughter Sheree Dunbarr, grandson Vance Miller and many beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
The family invites you to join them for funeral services that will be held January 8th, 2019 at 11:00 am at Lakewood Funeral Home 900 Santa Fe Ave. Hughson, Ca 95326. A celebration of life immediately following services.
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January 8, 2019

Cheri posted to the memorial.

January 4, 2019

Rodney Czoberek posted to the memorial.

January 4, 2019

Christy Burke posted to the memorial.

13 Entries

Cheri

January 8, 2019

I just want to say thank you for all of the long conversations we had when I had questions growing up! I loved the few but fun times playing dominoes with you and dad, and you swearing that dad was cheating... say hello to my brother and Peggy for me. Till we see each other again! Your youngest Cheri

Rodney Czoberek

January 4, 2019

Aunt poodle thank you for everything you've done for me and my family while we were growing up .godbless you and your family RIP your always be in our hearts we love you aunt poodle.

Christy Burke

January 4, 2019

When I was young Aunt Poodle's house was one of my get aways for summer vacation. She was feisty and strict but always full of helpful advice. I loved her dearly and will miss her southern drawl and soft voice. God bless you Auntie.

Cindy Czoberek-Miller and family

January 4, 2019

Aunt Poodle has been a part of life since my birth. I always knew we would have a fun time visiting with them on our drives to Modesto. She always looked beautiful and never seemed to age! I know she missed her family very much and I'm hoping she's having a wonderful reunion with them all. Our family reunions were epic so I can only imagine the party going on right now. She was a very loving, giving person and I am going to miss her very much. Our hearts go out to Uncle Ron, Ricky, Terry and her grandchildren on their loss.

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Zechiel Gilbert

January 4, 2019

I didn't get to spend a lot of time with Aunt Carol, but I always looked forward to seeing her. Although I didn't spend much time with the Gilbert side it always felt like she went out of her way to make me feel like that's where I belonged. I will always remember when Ron and Carol took us out for ice cream for the first time. I may be exaggerating but I swear the scoops were as big as my head. I will miss her dearly.

Dorothy Casey (Hendley)

January 3, 2019

I met Carol in 1949_1950 When sh married my cousin I last saw Carol and had a nice visit in 2004 in Calif at my uncle 100 th birthday party I send my condolences to the family and Ricky andTerrie my cousins

John VanderPloeg

January 3, 2019

Our deepest sympathies for the loss of Carol.

Melanee Gilbert Green Trow

January 3, 2019

I remember Aunt Carol as kind and always smiling. She loved card games and family time. And yes she always had perfect hair. As the family becomes smaller I think of how many Gilbert's are up there to greet her along with her own kids and I am sure she's still smiling. My prayers are with you Uncle Ron and with the rest of her family at this time. Goodbye is never easy.
Love Melanee

Beth Gilbert

January 3, 2019

Carol was a fun and outgoing person and we lived spending time with her. She loved bingo and cards. My boys will always remember time with their cousins in the swimming pool. She was one of a kind and will be missed. Ny all.

Lakewood Funeral Home

January 1, 2019

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

M B

December 26, 2018

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

December 26, 2018

Our condolences to the family. May God fulfill his promise of binding up the brokenhearted. Isa 61:1.

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