Birth date: Jun 8, 1921 Death date: Dec 26, 2009
John I. Gilbertson passed away after a brief illness on December 26, 2009. He was retired since June 1986, having completed two successful careers. John was born to John H. and Millie J. Gilbertson on a farm in Hamlin County, SD, Read Obituary
I met John in 1980 when I was a young newlywed and had just started my first job in Tacoma at Dean Witter. He and Millie took me, my husband and (a year later) our baby daughter under their wing and were absolutely loving and supportive adoptive-grandparents. I will always remember John as a sweet, tender soul who was totally devoted to his Millie and I'm confident that they're now blisfully reunited.
Love you John -- rest in peace.##imported-begin##Suzan Robertson##imported-end##
Col. Gilbertson was a patient of ours at Long's Drug on Hosmer. John was always a favorite and we enjoyed many conversations whenever he would stop by. Although our graduations were separated by a few years, we were both products of the SDSU ROTC Det. ("West Point of the Plains"). I considered it a privilege to have known this true gentleman and am confident his eternal reward will reflect his wonderful life. Ken R. Maertens, RPH, LTC USA (Ret.)##imported-begin##Ken R. Maertens##imported-end##
I am truly humbled to have had the time to be a friend to John both as a child of GOD and a friend in general. John heard my story and how GOD was being glorified in all of my endeavors for our LORD. John supported me in prayer and knowledge of who I should contact along the way. Only GOD could have brought our friendship to fruition. I thank our Glorious Lord for such a man as John and look forward to seeing him again when GOD brings us back together. God's Love is our comfort in the loss of our brother here, but knowing John is next to our Lord is even more a blessing for us to praise our Lord and almighty GOD.##imported-begin##Tim Moore##imported-end##
It has been my privilege to have John as my Christian brother for the last 12-15 years. We have had many interesting talks over the years, especially dealing with military items. He was a dear brother in Christ and will be greatly missed.##imported-begin##William Johns##imported-end##
