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James Gilbert

Kearney, Nebraska

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Kearney, Nebraska
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American Cancer Society

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Kearney resident, 60 KEARNEY - James N. "Jim" Gilbert, 60, of Kearney died of cancer Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008, at his home. Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Rebecca Hjelle officiating. Private burial will be at Kearney Ceme-tery before...

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RIP Jim Gilbert. I cant express in words how much you influenced my life and career in law enforcement. You were a true law enforcement professional and a college professor who left an impression and made an impact in my life. God Bless you. Joe Morales Retired Assistant Chief United States Marshals Service. ❤

sorry about your loss Jen. I've lost both of my parents so I know it feels to be alone, but remember you're not really alone.
Dale and Zee

Jen and Nate :
What total *JOY* you both brought into Jim's life when you created your son Patrick. Jim's eyes would light up everytime he spoke of holding,rocking,and singing to his grandson.
Jim SO enjoyed talking with Nate on his cell phone at the end of Nate's workshift. To me Jim related his great memories of your Alaska cruise, and of his (once little) daughter playing in the backyard, and of the horse drawn carriage at your wedding.
Jim was a classy guy,a generous man,and a...

I feel like I have lost my mentor. I had Dr. Gilbert for several classes and always loved his personal stories and calm demeanor. I remember sitting next to him in the front row of several CJ conferences talking back and forth about the speakers. He was fascinated in my stories of the BTK and I was fascinated in his experiences. The last time I saw Dr. Gilbert was sticking his hand in the ice cream freezer at Apple Market and I joked with him about getting fat. Of course he turned it back...

I did not know your father but he had a very positive impact on my daughter who is a criminal justice major at UNK.

He went above and beyond to assist my daughter. I was told that he excellent teacher and a wonderful friend. He will be missed.

I am deeply sorry about your loss. There is nothing I can say that will lift the greif from your heart, but perhaps i can offer some words of comfort.

Those whom we have lost are never truely gone. As long as we remember them

Your father lives on withing in your heart and with in your precious memories of him.

God Bless

John Inks (J.J.) Columbus Nebraska