Grand Rapids, Michigan
GILSON - Lars Robert Gilson, age 83, died February 13th, at Clark Nursing Home. He is survived by his wife, Eleanore, and by his children, David and Jerry Ann, Mark and Bonnie, Christopher and Patti, and five grandchildren, Todd, Ross, Jeff, Molly and Emily Gilson. He is also survived by...
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My thoughts and prayers are with your family in your time of lost. May God uphold in His love.
CJ Batchelor
Cynthia (CJ) Batchelor
February 19, 2004 | Comstock Park, MI
I did not know Lars personally and worked with his son David Gilson for many years. My thoughts are with the Gilson family and a mutual friend, David Joswick, also sends his thoughts and prayers to the family.
Michael Silverstein
February 19, 2004 | Grand Rapids, MI
Remembered By
Mrs.Thomas (Bea) Vander Mey
February 19, 2004 | Holland, MI
A gentleman and accomplished businessman whose legacy will live on in the company he built and through the hard work of his children and employees. A couple years ago, Lars and I bumped into each other and shared fine dining at Wendy's. I asked him, as he looked back on a long, successful career and a thriving business, what he would do differently, knowing what he knew now. He pondered a moment and said:
First, I would have hired women sooner for sales positions. They're hard workers...
John Barfuss
February 18, 2004 | Grand Rapids, MI
