BORN

1928

DIED

2017

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William Gilbert Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 3, 2017.

WILLIAM EVAN GILBERT, age 88, of Rochester Hills, died Friday, November 3, 2017. William was born on December 27, 1928 in Detroit, son of the late Gilbert and Phyllis (Roose) Gilbert. He is survived by his wife of 52 years Barbara (nee Van Norman); children Judy Tyler, John (Nancy) Tyler, the late David Tyler, Randy (Jerri) Gilbert, Shelley Gilbert, and Dale (Laura) Gilbert. Also survived by 13 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. William played semi-professional baseball from 1946 until being drafted by the U.S. Army in 1951. He served in the Army during the Korean War. Following his military service William attended, and graduated from, Lawrence Technological University. He worked for Chrysler Motors Engineering for 32 years until retiring in 1987. William and Barbara moved to Florida in 1987. An avid golfer, William was a member of the Sugar Mill Woods Country Club in Florida. He was also a member, and very active, at the First United Methodist Church of Homosassa, Florida. While in Michigan, William attended Meadowbrook Christian Church and Calvary Chapel. He will be greatly missed. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, November 10, 2017 at the Meadowbrook Christian Church, 2741 Walton Blvd, Rochester Hills. Pastor Bill DesRoshers officiating. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American House Hospice Medical Team.

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November 9, 2017

MaryLou Clemons

Bill has been such a key contrubutor to the sense of family love here at American House. He will be sorely missed by all of
Of us. He left too soon, but now we have another angel in heaven looking out for us. Much love to Barbara and all the family.

November 9, 2017

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November 9, 2017

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November 9, 2017

MaryLou Clemons

Bill has been such a key contrubutor to the sense of family love here at American House. He will be sorely missed by all of
Of us. He left too soon, but now we have another angel in heaven looking out for us. Much love to Barbara and all the family.

November 7, 2017

THE MEDICAL TEAM Hospice

We would like to express our heartfelt condolences to your family. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.

November 6, 2017

Sandy Lumley

Loving thoughts and prayers for you and your family Randy. We have comfort knowing that he's in heaven and we know that is comfort to you! Hugs and prayers to you all. Roger & Sandy Lumley

November 4, 2017

Carlos and Renee Rodriguez

Our thoughts and prayers for peace and grace during this time of loss are with you.

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