Edward I. Gilbert (1925 - 2011)

Born 1925 in Dallas, Texas, United States

Biography

Edward I. Gilbert, passed away peacefully at home at age 86 on December 18, 2011. Ed was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle and one terrific friend. He is survived by his beautiful and loving wife of 62 years Elizabeth (Pam), and daughters, Diana Mason (husband Dave), Lori Fawley and Lisanne Shanahan; eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Ed was the youngest of two children born and raised in Dallas, Texas. He was a U.S. Army/Air Force veteran of World War II and a graduate from SMU where he met Pam and married in 1949. They both moved to Tucson, AZ on their honeymoon so Ed could attend U of A to get his Masters in Geology. Five years later they moved to the Scottsdale Area, where he accepted a position with the Franklin Life Insurance Company as Regional Vice President. Ed remained in the business until his death. He had a strong work ethic and a great sense of adventure. His positive attitude and enthusiasm brought out the best in everyone around him. Ed was one in a million and his spark will live on in all of us forever! Private family services have been held. Arrangements by Messinger Indian School Mortuary, Scottdale, Arizona.

Sources

• Ouray County Plaindealer (Newspaper), Ouray, Colorado, December 18, 2011