SHELDON G. GILGORE

I have retired early now in part because of Shelly's advice to enjoy life. Ironically, this week while cleaning out my old files, I came across a box full of his old speeches which I could not throw away. Shelly took great pride in his speeches, a few of which he had me write for him. In reading through them what struck me was how he sought to inspire others to strive for greater accomplishments and not accept the status quo. Shelly held himself to a high standard and he wanted others to...

Dearest Gilgore family,
I was a Searle employee many years ago. I was proud to say I worked at a great place that started with growing pains and became a refined Pharmaceutical company. I send my deepest sorrows for your loss. I worked in the Corporate Jet management department. I was lucky to have worked with the three pilots and chief of maintenance. It was sort of difficult for me because I was proud of what the company was becoming. But I knew only change could make it greater. You...

Dear Irma: My heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. There's no way I can add to the accolades that have already been given to Shelly. He truly was "one of a kind". I have so many wonderful memories of time spent with you both and I know that Chuck and Shelly are up there together talking opera! May God's comfort be with you. Love, Meredith Fry

dear irma..i am the sister of jerry oslinker i was told of sheldon's passing by my good friend millie allen..my deepest sympathy to you and your family..though my brother passed in 1991, there is not a day that i do not think of him and the memories of his college friends..i pray your memories will bring a smile to your heart as i know they will bring tears to your eyes..sincerely..lois oslinker sobel

Irma, I am sorry to learn of your loss of Sheldon. My deepest sympathies to you and your family.

June Conner/caregiver

So sorry to hear of your loss,my deepest sympathies to the entire family.

While Shelly and Irma each brought much
to the world in their respective fields
it's what they brought to each other that should inspire all married couples.
It was always a joy to be in their
presence.

Carla and Hank Greenwald-Naples, FL

irma; so sorry to hear about shelly ,god bless carol balch beverly hills fl

To the Gilgore Family:

It was a distinct honor meeting Dr. Gilgore. While many knew him as a giant in the pharmaceutical industry, I remember him as a man who looked you in the eye when he shook your hand, and who's eyes would mist up at his grandson's Bar Mitzvah. Our family extends its deepest sympathies to his family and everyone who knew and loved Dr. Gilgore.