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David Gilbert Obituary
Funeral: 10 a.m. Monday, Lamar Baptist Church, 1000 W. Lamar Blvd., Arlington. Burial: Moore Memorial Gardens. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Memorials: The family requests that donations be made to Lamar Baptist Church, 1000 W. Lamar Blvd., Arlington 76012.
David was born in Arlington July 16, 1984. He was a 2003 graduate of Lamar High School, where he played varsity basketball and golf. He was a member of the National Honor Society, Spanish National Honor Society, the UIL accounting team that competed and finished third in the state. He was a sophomore at Texas A&M University, where he was majoring in accounting.
David's passion was his involvement in Fish Aides, a freshman leadership organization with A&M's student government, and A&M athletics and activities. He loved mentoring and coaching fifth- and sixth-grade boys' basketball teams.
David attended Kanakuk Christian Sports Camp in Branson, Mo., as a camper for five years and a counselor most recently. He lived out the Kanakuk motto, "God first, others second, I'm third." He had the unique ability to relate to every person and lead not only by his words, but by his actions. Through David, God touched the lives of many people. His smile and sense of humor will be missed by all who knew him.
Survivors: Parents, Tom and Laura Gilbert; brothers, Jon and Andrew Gilbert; grandparents, Jean Ramey Markey of Denton and Brad Gilbert of Denton; uncles and aunts, Bill and Stacey Cornelius, Rick and Linda Strickland and Lloyd Ramey; and many other family members and friends.
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Memories and Condolences
for David Gilbert
Joanne Fowler
June 23, 2005
Dear Laura, Tom, Jon & Andrew,
I would be lying if I said I could feel your pain. I can imagine no greater injustice than to lose a child in his prime. My heart and prayers go out to each of you as you face the next days, weeks and months adjusting to your life without David there. He was an obvious inspiration to many. The faith you have demonstrated over the past two years will see you through even this. As the Footprints poem says, let Him carry you when you're just too tired to go on. My best to you all.
Tom, Liz, Amy & Katherine Henderson
June 23, 2005
Dearest Tom, Laura, Jon & Andrew,
We hope you find tremendous comfort in knowing that so many friends love and care about you. David was indeed a blessed young man to have you by his side every step of this difficult journey, with all of your love, support and prayer. We know it gave him his strength and will to fight. You are a very special family and we are proud to know you.
With our deepest sympathy,
Adine Bagheri
June 21, 2005
I am so sorry to hear of David's passing! I work with Amy at The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and heard of your loss. I know how hard this must be as I lost my dad to Leukemia. I will have your family in my prayers and I work each day harder to make a cure a realty to this ugly thing called blood cancer. All my love your way~
Jenn Snyder
June 21, 2005
Mr and Mrs Gilbert,
Ever since David's accident last summer I have been constantly in contact with Haley Anderson to findout updates on his condition. I was working up in Virginia at Camp WaMaVa when everything began and every day at our staff meetings we prayed for David and your family. I remember when we were young and David, even then, was one of the strongest Christians I have ever met. I just wanted you to know that I think about you all always, and that I know my mom is up there with David and they are having a blast in Heaven! With all my sympathies!! Love Jenn Snyder
Jennifer Larose
June 21, 2005
DGil-Monday morning was such a celebration of your life. There was so much laughter-it reminded me of your one of a kind smile. Your life held much to celebrate and laugh about. It was comforting and just perfect. I hope you heard what was said and saw all the people that were there. You got it done in 20 years David, that says it all. I cannot wait to see you again. I love you-Larose
Patty Rogers
June 21, 2005
Dear Laura, Tom and family,
What a sobering thing to wake up to David's picture and obituary in Sunday's Paper. We had Liz home from Tech for Father's Day weekend. Lots of her friends were in and out, and I spent the weekend cooking. Finally I sat down to read Sunday's paper on Monday morning, and was shocked to see David's picture in the obits. Such a bright young man and a great Christian to have to leave us before his work on earth was seemingly complete.
God Bless you, Gilbert family, as you go through the coming days, weeks and months trying to understand. And,God Bless David's soul as he goes to his new home with Our Lord.
Remember that this is part of His great plan, and that SOMEDAY we'll understand why. We simply MUST keep our eyes on His Holy Light and have faith that His plan is BEST.
lAURA, ALL OF MY SINCEREST CONDOLENCES TO YOU AND YOURS IN YOUR LOSS.
Love,
Patty Rogers
God bless you all as you go through this
Jarrett Adams
June 21, 2005
Gilby,
The courage you showed over the past year is an inspiration to us all, you truly embodied your "i'm third" creed. The passion you displayed throughout your life was infectious to everyone around. Thank you for always being there, and living the life.
I alreadymiss you like crazy
gig 'em Gilby.
To the Gilbert Family:
No words can express what David meant to all of us, please take solace in that he's in a better place (the best place) with his creator. The service today was a great comfort to myself and to countless others in attendance.
"It will take most of us 70 or 80 years to satisfy God's plan for our lives, the way I see it...David just got it done in 20."
What a testament to a great life lived for the Lord God Almighty.
Kate Goodrich
June 21, 2005
Andrew and Family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers as well as my family's and my church's. I pray for God's strength to fill you with a supernatural peace that only he can give. I am so sorry for your loss.
Tracy Casto
June 20, 2005
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert,
I didn't know David, but feel as if I did. I wrote him a note (on Aggie stationery!) a few weeks ago, just telling him we were thinking of him and praying for him. I'm involved with Team in Training, and because he was one of our Honored Heroes AND an Aggie, I felt a connection to him. I hope you and your family can take comfort in your wonderful memories of him and in knowing that you are in the prayers of so many people.
Tracy (Class of '86) and Dan Casto
helene Onomo
June 20, 2005
to David's family,
May you find comfort in the Lord's arms and may he covers you with his abundant love. David is in a better place.
Team in Training member
Helen Machala
June 20, 2005
Dear Gilbert Family,
I had never met David nor any of his family. We learned of David's illness thru the Devlin Family and we have been praying for all of you during the entire journey. Your son was truly special and I know how proud of him you must be. I did attend the funeral today and I am so glad. I really learned a lot more about David and how wonderful he truly was. Our family will continue to pray for all of you and I will always remember, God does not make mistakes.
With sincerest sympathy,
The Machala Family
Charles, Helen & Cary
Nancy Amos
June 20, 2005
Laura and Tom,
My memories of David are from his time in my SS Class at First Baptist Church when he was about 3 or 4. He was a special little boy even then, and I enjoyed watching his interaction with you. To watch you and your family sitting together on Sunday mornings at Lamar in more recent years was a joy (and a tribute to Christ and your family's priorities,) especially if one of the boys arrived to church a little late, but in church nonetheless. To read David's obituary and learn his influence in his short life is his personal testimony that will continue to touch many people. You are in our prayers as you trust God for the days ahead.
Caroline Christian
June 20, 2005
Gilberts~ David's passion for Christ was inspiring, and is still inspiring to those who remeber him. My prayers are with you. God bless--Caroline
Megan Handke
June 19, 2005
Gilbert Family,
I want you to know that you are in my prayers. David was a wonderful person, I am so glad I got the opportunity to know him. Your loss is tremendous and I know how much David will be missed.
I can tell you that his strength through his trial will be your strength through your loss, I know the pain you feel. He is with his Saviour and will forever be a part of you. In the days ahead remember that God's glory now surrounds him, and God's graciousness surrounds you. I am so sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Christ's Strength,
Megan Handke
ANNA BLALOCK
June 19, 2005
Laura, just to let you know we are praying for you and your family. My sweet Patti was so saddened to hear of your loss. God bless and may he comfort you for the days ahead. Anna Blalock
April & Jeff Culver
June 19, 2005
Tom, Laura and family,
We often wonder why God does the things he does. But wonder not, he has taken David to be with him in a peaceable kingdom. A place where there is no pain, no sadness and only good. Live your life in his glory and know that David is watching over you and wants you to be happy. Do not mourn for long - David would not want that.
Know you are loved by many. Take each day at a time and please know we are thinking of you so much.
In his name and glory -
April, Jeff, Aubrey and Preston Culver
Cindy Salter
June 19, 2005
May God Bless and Comfort your family in His loving arms.
With deepest sympathies, and hope for eternal life,
Cindy Salter
Denovias Mack
June 19, 2005
David, you were a great friend and a faithful brother in Christ. God didn't want you to suffer anymore, so that is why he brought you back home. You and your family are in my prayers and I know that you are smiling and watching over all of your friends and family members. We love and miss you bro!
Katie McNeil
June 19, 2005
David will always be remembered as the amazing, Godly man that he was, greatly impacting the lives of everyone that he met. May the Lord help David's family and all of his friends to find a sense of peace and comfort. My prayers continue to be with you all.
In Him,
Katie McNeil
Dawn and Ron Fink
June 18, 2005
Dear Tom, Laura, and Boys,
Our hearts and prayers go out to you at this time and in the days and weeks ahead.
Reading about David and just a sampling of his life, his devotion to God, family, others and finally self is so evident. His earthly life was short but filled with godly purpose. We know you are so proud of David and his brothers.
Again, our hearts are heavy and our prayers many.
God bless.
Ron, Dawn and John Fink.
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