Bellingham, Washington
Gilbert Whittier Thurston was born in Perrydale, Oregon to James and Lillian Thurston. He lived most of his life in Bellingham and was in the first graduating class of Bellingham High School. After graduation Gil enlisted in the Marines and served in the South Pacific in WWII. Gil met his future...
Read MoreJust learned of your dad's passing. He was a great man. Both your mom and dad will be greatly missed. So many wonderful memories come to mind between our two families. Carel Graham Hiatt
June 12, 2020 | Friend
As a teacher at Birchwood, I worked with Gil for several years before he retired. He was a true advocate of public education, I continued to see him occasionally at St. James Presbyterian Church. He will be missed by many.
Nancy Wagar
April 19, 2020 | BELLINGHAM, WA
Gil was one fine gentleman, along with his wife Inge they were an amazing couple. When they were living on Marine Drive back in the mid fifties I used to babysit Brian & Mark, what a wonderful family. I believe Gil will always be remembered as an exceptional teacher and leader in the many organizations of the teaching profession.
Gary Nelson
April 19, 2020 | Bellingham, WA
I have wonderful memories of Mr. T.
With my deepest sympathy,
Bonnie Zell
April 19, 2020
Mr. Thurston was my 6th grade teacher at Lowell School 1957-1958. He was excellent, required your full attention in class and was so good with all of us in the classroom. If one had a problem you were not afraid to go talk to him about it. We gained much knowledge in the 6th grade for sure. My thoughts go out to his family. Jeff Fox, Rapid City, SD.
Jeff Fox
April 19, 2020 | Rapid City, SD
Drew sorry to here about your dad he was a great man he will be mist.
Dale Nymeyer
April 18, 2020 | Ferndale, WA
I was lucky to be in Mr. Thurston's 6th grade class at Lowell; he was a wonderful, demanding teacher and handled our rowdy class of 38 so well. What a great guy!
Nancy Anderson
April 18, 2020 | Seattle, WA
