1936
James
2019
James Jackson Gilbert
March 1, 1936 — July 17, 2019
James Jackson Gilbert born in Clifton, Az on March 1, 1936 passed away at the age of 83 on July 17, 2019 in Sedona, Az.
He dedicated 7 years with the Highway Patrol, 9 years with Cement Transporters Inc., and retired with Salt River Project after nearly 20 years as a heavy equipment supervisor.
His passion was Golfing and more Golfing, riding his Gold Wing, and enjoying Old Time Fiddlers and playing a few tunes on his fiddle.
He is survived by son Anson (Diana) Gilbert of Mesa, Az., daughter Shelly (Joe) Varela of Cottonwood, Az., son David (Dinh) Gilbert of Mesa, Az., 17 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents Henry and Amy Gilbert, Brothers Drue and Bill Gilbert, Sisters Thelma (Hogland) and Mildred (Wessing) and the love of his life, his wife Barbara in 2012.
Services will be held at Westcott Funeral Home located at 1013 E Mingus Ave., Cottonwood, Az., on August 3rd, 2019 Viewing from 9:00 to 10:00 am and services beginning at 10:00 am. In Lieu of flowers; Donation to Compassus Hospice at www.hospicecompassus.com 928-284-0180 in James Gilbert's name.
He dedicated 7 years with the Highway Patrol, 9 years with Cement Transporters Inc., and retired with Salt River Project after nearly 20 years as a heavy equipment supervisor.
His passion was Golfing and more Golfing, riding his Gold Wing, and enjoying Old Time Fiddlers and playing a few tunes on his fiddle.
He is survived by son Anson (Diana) Gilbert of Mesa, Az., daughter Shelly (Joe) Varela of Cottonwood, Az., son David (Dinh) Gilbert of Mesa, Az., 17 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents Henry and Amy Gilbert, Brothers Drue and Bill Gilbert, Sisters Thelma (Hogland) and Mildred (Wessing) and the love of his life, his wife Barbara in 2012.
Services will be held at Westcott Funeral Home located at 1013 E Mingus Ave., Cottonwood, Az., on August 3rd, 2019 Viewing from 9:00 to 10:00 am and services beginning at 10:00 am. In Lieu of flowers; Donation to Compassus Hospice at www.hospicecompassus.com 928-284-0180 in James Gilbert's name.
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Saturday, August 3, 2019
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Saturday, August 3, 2019
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