BORN

1943

DIED

2013

FUNERAL HOME

Whites Funeral Home

9903 East Flower Street

Bellflower, California

Gilbert Anema Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 10, 2013.

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May 12, 2014

Gus and Agnes Zylstra Family

This candle is lit to celebrate Gib's life. I only knew him a very short time when the Anema's were good neighbors of ours when they lived in Iowa during the 1950's.

December 15, 2013

Rick Jasper

I have fond memories of the many visits from Gib when he'd wheel himself down the block to our place when we lived in the same neighborhood back in Artesia. His smile and genuine joy was just as infectious then as it was to the very end. So glad your family had the opportunity to still celebrate his 70th birthday a few weeks ago. May you also find joy and comfort as you remember his life and celebrate his home-going tomorrow. Thanks for all the wonderful pictures you posted. Salem as lost one of its "stars" and he will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

December 15, 2013

Trevor and Lauren Anema

We are sorry for your loss. We pray for peace and comfort for your family.

December 12, 2013

Cody Anema

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. He is now "Home" and we all shall see him again someday.

December 12, 2013

Vern & Shar Anema

Gib was a blessing to all who got to know him. I am sure there is much rejoicing going on with him in his eternal home. Sympathy and love to all his family. May God give you grace in your loss. Love, Vern and Shar

December 11, 2013

Marv and Alida Den Ouden

Gib will be missed greatly. He was not only a blessing to the residents of Salem but to the Staff also. Gib proved us wrong again. Gib would say he would walk again someday. Today he is walking with our Savior. We love you and will truly miss you!!

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