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Ralph Edwin GILKERSON

Tucson, Arizona

1928 - 2017

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GILKERSON, Ralph Edwin 9/24/1928 – 8/21/2017 Ralph Edwin Gilkerson passed away in Tucson at 88. Born to Ralph Edwin Gilkerson, Sr. and Gladys Riddle in Minneapolis, he grew up in Grand Rapids, MI, then served in the US Army. After graduating from UCLA and the UA, Ralph enjoyed a long career as a...

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Ralph Gilkerson, known affectionately as Mr. G. to his students, taught more than textbooks had to offer. Mr. G's classroom was a working model of dare I say inclusion long before that word became a hot topic among educators, narrowing its scope now to a fightin' word in a long list of educational demands. Inclusion to Mr. G was as natural as sunshine. He loved and respected all his students. In return, we learned love and respect for him, for each other and, most importantly of all, for...

Please accept my heartfelt condolences. I pray in the midst of your sorrow you find comfort in all
the joyful memories shared and will always cherish these beautiful memories . Romans 15:13 -

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