Billie Gilbert

1932 - 2014

Billie T. Gilbert
Jan 24, 1932 - Feb 7, 2014
Billie Thomas Gilbert, 82, of Turlock, California, passed away on February 7th, 2014 peacefully in his sleep.
A celebration of life will be held at 2pm on February 11th, 2014 at the home of Helen Gilbert.
Billie was born January 24th, 1932 to Russell and Elizabeth Gilbert in Hamilton, MO.  As a young boy he moved to Livermore, California at age 5.  He graduated from Livermore High School.
Billie was married to Helen F. Gilbert (Bathgate) on November 7th, 1952; they were happily married for 61 years. 
Billie worked as a meat cutter for more then 30 years.  He enjoyed traveling with his wife, wood carving, hunting and fishing, and watching his grandchildren play sports.  Billie was an avid pet lover over the years.  He was also actively involved in the Old Timers Club of Livermore for many years, a dedicated member of the Golden Anchors Boat Club as well as a member of many Wood Carving Clubs.
Billie is survived by his two children: daughter Linda S. Tarne and her husband Philip, and son Donald D. Gilbert and his wife Lisa; his five grandchildren, Ben Tarne (Bree Mitchell), Emily Marlowe (Sebastian), Laura Leipold (Michael), Amber Tatman (Luke), Jack Gilbert (Maria); and five great grandchildren, Autumn Tatman, Kora Lynn Gilbert, Hudson Gilbert, Gavin Marlowe and Isaac Tarne; his brother-in-law Donald L. Bathgate and wife Patricia; as well as the rest of his family and friends.
Billie is preceded in death by his parents Russell and Elizabeth Gilbert; as well as his brother, R Lee Gilbert and great grandson Jakob W. Tatman.
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