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Rick Gilbert Rick Gilbert of Milpitas, passed away with his family by his side on Friday, July 9, 2004. He was 57. Rick was deeply loved by his wife, Arlene, of 32 wonderful years and their children, Lacy and Brad. Predeceased by his father, Clyde Gilbert and survived by his mother, Georgene Gilbert and brothers, Gary of Virginia, Ron of Sunnyvale and Butch (Oliver) of Mississippi. He is remembered by his many nieces and nephews and in-laws, the Duncan Family. Rick was very proud of the time he served in the U.S. Navy from 1966-1970, especially on the USS Epperson. Rick was an avid water skier, having enjoyed boating since he was 10. His most enjoyable memories were of the 18 years his family and him spent on their houseboat at Lake Don Pedro with their many friends, including Ron and Jeannie Minter now of Florida. Services are being held at the LIMA FAMILY CEDAR LAWN MORTUARY, in Fremont on Saturday, July 17, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his memory to the American Cancer Society or Hospice of the Valley.

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Published by San Jose Mercury News on Jul. 14, 2004.

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Ron Gilbert

August 5, 2004

Rick,

I will always remember you as my big brother who never gave up on life. You fought this illness with such a positive attitude. Every time I came to visit you always told me to take one day at a time and not to worry, As life will always be a lot of ups and downs with many that we have no control over during our life time. I know you and Dad are probably having a beer and talking about all the good times we all had together. To let you know, I will always be there for Arlene, Lacy, and Brad in times of need, or just to talk about old times. I love you BRO. and miss you a lot. See you when god feels its my time to move up along with the wings he will provide.



Always your little brother,

Ron

Arlene Gilbert

July 14, 2004

I miss you more then you will ever know, but I have to believe you are in a better place now and at peace. We will remember you always and especially the fight you went thru with your illness. LV YA

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