Jack Gilbert
Obituary
Jack L. Gilbert passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, June 16, 2007 following a brief illness. He was born September 4, 1925 in Tulsa to parents Ralph H. and Eva Cheek Gilbert. During World War II he proudly served with the United States Navy on board the submarine USS Silversides. After the war, he attended and graduated from Southern Methodist University, where he played football. A real estate broker, he spent his professional career in the real estate and construction industries. Jack worked for the Jenkin's Companies for twenty-five years; he considered the Jenkins a second family. Jack was an active member of the Joyner class at First United Methodist Church in Tulsa and was a proud member of the Cherokee Nation. He was preceded in death by his father, Ralph. He is survived by his mother, Eva Gilbert of Sallisaw; his sister, Sally Watson of Sallisaw; his wife, Gwen of Tulsa; his son, Lance Gilbert of Montara, CA; his daughter, Julie Magnuson of Las Vega, NV; grandchildren Lesli Walls, Jim Gilbert, Jenifer Gilbert, and Joshua Magnuson; and three great-grandchildren. Admired for his integrity and kindness, he is loved and missed by all who knew him. In lieu of flowers, please contribute to the Heritage Services at First United Methodist Church or the Tulsa SPCA. Handled by Ninde, the memorial service will be held Wednesday, June 20, 2:00 PM at First United Methodist Church in Tulsa.
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Tributes & Memories
I have always been proud to be associated with the Gilbert family - no matter how thin the thread. Jack, in my eyes, has always represented strength and kindness. The family is in my thought and prayers.
John Offutt
OUR THOUGHTS,PRAYERS, AND HEARTS ARE WITH YOU ALL. THE SADNESS WE FEEL IS SO GREAT BUT WE JUST WANT YOU TO KNOW YOU ALL ARE IN OUR PRAYERS. JACK SMILE WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED,ALONG WITH THE TWINKLE IN HIS EYE WHEN HE LAUGHED. HE WILL ALWAYS BE IN OUR MEMORIES.
WES &CINDY JENKINS
James Clawson
My deepest sympathy to Gwen and the family. I was fortunate to have worked with Jack at Sterling Homes for about six years. What I loved most about Jack was his quick wit and knowledge of the business. I will miss having "repartee" as Jack would call it, but I know that he is in heaven checking out his mansion to see if was built correctly.He will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him. I will be praying for you and your family. God Bless all of you.
Joanne Bennett
My deepest sympathy, I will miss Jack coming by the bank and making me laugh. He was such a dear soul.We talked about his kids, dog, wife, and his crown on the patio. What a hoot. Sue Gideon
Sue Gideon
I just want to let you know how much I respected Jack. I have worked with him for the past 4 years and he always treated me with respect & kindness. He taught me a lot of things about the construction process. My daughter stated when i told her about Jack that she always thinks of when she thinks of Jack is when she would ask how he was doing he would say "It's another greate day"!! We will dearly miss him. God Bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Debby Dernovish
Debby Dernovish