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Michael Gillard Obituary
Noblesville - Michael David Gillard, 75, of Noblesville, passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2017 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born on October 28, 1942 to John Scott and Gynelle R. (Redfield) Gillard in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Michael had worked in insurance sales. Michael grew up as a member of Grace Episcopal Church in Muncie; and was a civilian marksman; and enjoyed wood carving and painting sawblades & shovels. He proudly served his country with both the U.S. Marine Corps and the Army Reserves. He was very involved in many organizations throughout his lifetime. He had been a Past Master of Whitey Lodge #229 and Dwight L. Smith, 40 Lodge of Research; a 32nd Degree Mason of the Scottish Rite of Ft. Wayne & Indianapolis Valleys; Presiding Officer of all the York Rite Bodies of Muncie and Noblesville; and was currently serving as Governor of Ft. Wayne College #55, having received the Order of the Purple Cross in 1994. He was also a Past Associate Guardian of Job's Daughter Bethel #25 & #134; and current President High 12 Sons of Hiram Chapter 778 in Noblesville; Yeoman of York #4 of Indianapolis; a member of Royal Order of Scotland; and was the IN State Coordinator of the Veterans Hospital Visitation Program of Masonic Service Association.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara Gillard; four daughters, Cheri (Brian) Beal, Shawnda Gillard, Tori (Andrew) Lindamood and Cheralo Barr; two sisters, Marla (Donald Gnat) Gillard and Morna (Jay) Vance; an aunt, Wilma Gillard; nine grandchildren, Jacob Lindamood, Gynelle Beal, Anna Beal, Brian Christoher, Evan Michael Beal, John McPherson, Joey Gillard, Travis McPherson and Dylan; four great-grandchildren; nephews, Jerry Vance, Scott Gillard, Matthew Gillard and Michael 'Mike' Gillard; and several great-nieces & nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Mahlon R. Gillard and John Gillard; a sister, Jill Gillard; two sisters-in-law, Deanna Facio and Lynda Gillard; and an uncle, Fred E. Gillard.
Services will be held at 12:00 noon on Friday, December 15, 2017 at Randall & Roberts Funeral Center, 1685 Westfield Road in Noblesville, with Jerry Matlock officiating. Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Thursday, December 14, 2017 at the funeral home, with a Masonic Service beginning at 7:00 pm. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery in Noblesville.
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Jesse Cahue
December 15, 2017
Michael will always be remembered as a Man who possessed so many outstanding qualities that made him the great man he was. Just to name a few: He was a true patriot who continued to serve his country long after he was discharge from the Marine Corp; he was a devoted family man; a man with great inner stregnth; yet was a man who was gentle, kind and generous; he was easy going and fun; he was a loyal friend. Michael left many fond memories that will help to to ease the loss felt by all that knew him, including myself. He will always be present in our minds and hearts. He was just that kind of man.
Joyce Van Matre
December 13, 2017
So sorry for your loss. Will always remember him from working at Meijer. He always had a kind smile.
Don Esser
December 12, 2017
You will be missed Mike old friend.
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