Lawrence Norman Gilbertson

Mr. Gilbertson had a huge impact on many of our lives. He taught us students how to be excellent, how to be leaders, and instilled in us a pride in our community. Amazingly, he did all of this while giving us the lattitude to have fun and experience some of the best times of our lives. We traveled all over the state, into Canada, and back to national convention in Kansas City winning many awards and contests along the way.

More than the awards though, it is the...

Uncle Larry and Aunt Jean hold such a very special place in my heart and I'll never forget the summer that I spent with them in Orient during such a turbulent time in my life.
God bless the family with great comfort, Brenda

Dave, Marilyn and Family - We are SOOO sorry for your loss! Words cannot express all the empathy we have for you at this time....
God Bless,
Mary Ann Douglas, Tyler and Trevor Eaton

Larry Gilberton was one of the best teachers I had at Snohomish High School. He not only helped me get my first job at a local nursery, he also helped me with many projects in FFA. Under his guidence, our high school Agriculture Program participated in the first Horticulture Contest at Mariner High School. He was a real good human being. My prayers to Dave and all his family

LARRY GILBERTSON WAS AN IMPORTANT PART OF MY LIFE ALL THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL AND AFTER. I WAS AN FFA MEMBER FROM 1964 TO 1968 AND OUR CHAPTER WAS ONE OF THE MOST ACTIVE IN THE STATE, THANKS TO GILB. HE HAULED US ALL OVER THE STATE FOR JUDGING CONTESTS AND FAIRS AND PARLIMENTARY CONTESTS OR PUBLIC SPEAKING DOS. IN THOSE DAYS THE FFA BANQUET AND AWARDS CEREMONY AND THE KIWANIS AIDED CHICKEN CONTEST/DINNER WERE TWO OF THE BIGGEST EVENTS IN SNOHOMISH AND GILB PUT IN MANY HOURS TO INCLUDE ALL...

Peace and love to all of Larry's family as you mourn his passing and celebrate his memorable life.