Barbara Alice Gilbert

Barbara Alice Gilbert

Barbara Gilbert Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 30, 2004.
BARBARA ALICE (DICKEY) GILBERT, 64, died Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2004, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. Born in South Bend, she was a Lab Technician for Parkview Medical Clinic. "She was passionate about her grandchildren and tennis." She was a member of Wildwood Raquet Club, was a tennis referee at the 1984 Olym-pics and several U.S. Open tournaments. She was a member of The Chapel. Survivors include sons, Dr. John Gilbert and Dr. Thomas Gilbert, both of Fort Wayne; daughter, Suzanne Swinehart of Fort Wayne; seven grandchildren; brothers, Dr. Keith Dickey of Edwardsville, Ill. and Dr. Stephen Dickey of Tampa, Fla. She was preceded in death by her brother, Joseph Dickey, in 1999. Service is 1 p.m. Saturday at The Chapel, 2505 W. Hamilton. Calling is from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at D.O. McComb & Sons Covington Knolls Funeral Home, 8325 Covington Road. Burial in Greenlawn Memorial Park. Memorials to The Chapel Foundation.

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February 6, 2004

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January 31, 2004

Caroline Stewart posted to the memorial.

January 30, 2004

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dave schlueter

February 6, 2004

Dear Gilbert's So sorry! Iknow you all feel a great loss of such a good and caring lady. All the Schlueter's send their true sympathy. Love Dave

Caroline Stewart

January 31, 2004

Our discipleship group is deeply saddened by the sudden passing of our dear friend Barb.

She brought a blend of humor, humbleness and motherly love to all of us.

We often prayed with her for her family and grandchildren whom she dearly loved.

I will always remember her for her "leave it up to God" attitude and how she led her life according to His will and not hers.



Two weeks ago, we went to a local coffee shop for our small group fellowship.

She was enjoying life, she definitely enjoyed her cherry pie and now she is enjoying heaven.

Debbie Johnson

January 30, 2004

In memory of my cousin. There are 4 of us 'first cousins', Margaret A., then Barbara, Reggie, & I am the youngest. We will miss you, & I am thankful for the times we have chatted & became closer in the last few years.

Ralph Edwards

January 30, 2004

I am very sad to learn of "Barb's" passing at such a young age. I will be in Florida until 2/4 but wanted her family to know that so many people are praying for you all.

Eric and Truly Hamlin

January 30, 2004

To The Gilbert Family,



Our thoughts and prayers are with you.



Eric and Truly Hamlin

Margaret Wickizer

January 30, 2004

When Barbara was born she cried, when she died, the world cried.

Cousin-Margaret A.

Mary Ann Stokoe

January 30, 2004

We will miss you at Bible Study. Your smile and laughter always brighten the evening

Vince and Christine Van Dam

January 30, 2004

John, Tom and family,



We were so sorry to hear about your mother. May you be surrounded by friends and family and the wonderful memories at this time. We will keep you in our prayers.

Vince and Christine Van Dam

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