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Charles Gilbert Obituary

Gilbert, Charles W. Jr.
79 - Charles W. Gilbert Jr., born in El Paso, TX on Feb 27, 1934, went to be with our Lord on Dec 21, 2013. He came to Phoenix, AZ at 3 months of age. He attended Roosevelt Elementary School. He graduated from Phoenix Union H.S. and Arizona State University graduating with a Business and Music degree. He then served 4 years in the United States Air Force. He retired from South Mountain Community College as a Computer Data Tech. He is survived by his wife Helen L. Gilbert, his daughter Susan G. Apel (Tracy), grandchildren Alyssa and Josh Apel and a great grandson, Jayden Kirchman. He is preceded in death by his wife Harriet H. Gilbert, father, Charles W. Gilbert Sr., and his mother, Josephine B. Gilbert. He was loved by his family and will be greatly missed.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Dec. 29, 2013.

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Donna Madras

December 29, 2013

Please know I am thinking of you and praying for you Susan. Hoping your heart is healing from the pain. I know your mom and dad are watching over you, and they are so proud of their daughter. {{Hugs}} and much love....

Luanne Hazeltine

December 29, 2013

In Memory...

Luanne Hazeltine

December 29, 2013

Prayers and peace for your family at this time, Susan... God Bless.

Sue Yingst

December 29, 2013

My thoughts are prayers are with you and your family, Susan. May his memory be eternal!

Margie Stocking

December 29, 2013

My deepest sympathy Susan ,to you and your family...God bless and be with you all.....

Susan McIntosh

December 29, 2013

I am so deeply sorry for your loss. You will meet again and he will greet you with open arms.

Cindy Anderson

December 29, 2013

Prayers for your family Susan. He sounds like he was a great man and I know you will miss him a lot.

Jena Cason McCamish

December 29, 2013

Susan I'm sorry for your loss. Charles was proud of you & the mother,grandmother, just being you that you have become.
I love you, Susan
Sending Prayers to you & your family for comfort & strength at this time and in the future.
God Bless you all

Catherine Colman

December 29, 2013

Go Forth into the Light and find Peace and Renewal . Someday we Shall
Meet Again . God Bless .

Tim Irvin

December 29, 2013

Susan and Family, So sorry for your loss.

Donna Morris

December 29, 2013

Susan, his spirit lives on in you, Alyssa and Jayden. God bless you all - Donna

Betty & Lenny F.

December 29, 2013

So sorry ... we wish you only sweet memories.

Andromeda

December 29, 2013

Susan, I am so very sorry for your loss. No words can truly bring comfort in times like this; my condolences are sent nonetheless. The pain won't go away, but it will get easier to bear in time. I wish the best to your and your family.

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