Gilbert K. Cain

Gilbert K. Cain Departed this world peacefully in his sleep on September 18, at the age of 87. He will be survived by his loving wife Alyce B. Cain, but missed by her and all of those that loved him for his bright smile and strong sense of humour. Born on May 26th, 1922, in Colorado, to Samuel H. Cain and Jessie F. Cain, Gilbert attended the New Mexico Military Academy, served in the armed forces, fought bravely for his country and was awarded the Purple Heart. Gilbert met Alyce while on vacation in Mexico. They married on March 14th 1955 and later moved to the San Francisco Bay Area where he started his successful career as an independent Realtor. Their loving son Tony tragically passed away at the tender age of 17, but was loved and adored by both parents. Tony was a brilliant student with a smile that would rival even that of his fathers'. Gilbert and Tony are now forever reunited. Gilbert's true happiness was with his art, travel and music. He collected a wide variety of modern art, on display constantly at his Atherton home. Gilbert would welcome the opportunity to tell you about each one in detail and at the same time share the stories of where they came from and the many pleasurable trips around the world he took to get them. When not admiring his art, Gilbert could be found anywhere there was the sound of jazz; whether it be at the Monterey Jazz Festival or on a cruise dedicated to the sound he loved the most. A neighboured icon, Gilbert could be seen taking his daily exercise walking the streets that he felt so very proud to be living on. Although not everyone in Atherton knew Gilbert's name, generations of local families knew of the Santa Claus that would hang from his chimney every year over the Holidays. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday October 12th, 2009 at 2.00pm. Friends and family are welcome. Please RSVP to DGonzalez@cbnorcal.com. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to be made to the charity of your choice.