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Durwin Alden Gilson

Birth	:	15 Sep 1933 West Union, Fayette County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	31 Mar 2021 West Union, Fayette County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Elgin City Cemetery, Elgin, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.9580000, -91.6410000
Description	:	Durwin Alden Gilson, 87, entered his eternal rest on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at Good Samaritan Nursing Home in West Union, Fayette County, Iowa. Durwin was born to Donald Franklin and Agnes Beatrice (Olson) Gilson at West Union, Iowa, Fayette County on September 15 1933. He was baptized at St. Paul's Methodist Church in Elgin, Iowa and confirmed in the eighth grade. Durwin attended grade school in Elgin grade and graduated from Elgin High School in 1952. He had a paper route in Elgin and loved to ride his bicycle that had a two-cylinder motor all over Elgin and neighboring... Read More	Durwin Alden Gilson, 87, entered his eternal rest on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at Good Samaritan Nursing Home in West Union, Fayette County, Iowa. Durwin was born to Donald Franklin and Agnes Beatrice (Olson) Gilson at West Union, Iowa, Fayette County on September 15 1933. He was baptized at St. Paul's Methodist Church in Elgin, Iowa and confirmed in the eighth grade. Durwin attended grade school in Elgin grade and graduated from Elgin High School in 1952. He had a paper route in Elgin and loved to ride his bicycle that had a two-cylinder motor all over Elgin and neighboring towns. Durwin joined the United States Air Force and served from 1952-1956. He was stationed at California, in Hawaii for two and a half years and Tacoma, Washington. He enjoyed running and ran with Captain J.D. Shaffer. After returning home, Durwin worked at Quaker Oats in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and later for the city of Marion, for thirty years, where he retired in 1996. When Durwin lived in Marion he enjoyed attending football and basketball games, at Regis, Marion, and at Elgin where his nephews, and his friends played. He was also active in the First Assembly of God Church, where he sang in the quartet, choir, and was in a musical program. Durwin is survived by his brother, Curtis Gilson (Dorothy); four nephews, Craig Schultz (Dawn) of Elk Grove, California, Brad Schultz (Sheri) of Bettendorf, Iowa, Rodney Gilson of Elgin, Iowa and John Gilson (Melissa) of Melbourne, Florida; one Niece, Julie Cleveland (David) Carbondale, Colorado; great nieces and great nephews, Kira and Karissa Schultz, Keresha (Josh) Kellog, Spencer and Marshall Cleveland, Katelyn and Bricelyn Schultz, Sierra and Shawn Gilson, Bobby and Becky Wright, and Jadyn Gilson. He was preceded in death by his parents Donald and Agnes (Olson) Gilson; his sister and brother-in-law, Lauretta (Willis) Schultz; niece, Dawn (Robert) Wright; and his friend, Calvin Harris.

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Where is Durwin Alden Gilson's memorial?
Durwin Alden Gilson's memorial is located at: Elgin City Cemetery, Elgin, Fayette County, USA.
When did Durwin Alden Gilson death?
Durwin Alden Gilson death on 31 Mar 2021 in West Union, Fayette County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Durwin Alden Gilson's memorial?
Latitude: 42.9580000
Longitude: -91.6410000

Family Members:

Parent

Donald Franklin Gilson

(1903 - 1963)

Agnes Beatrice Olson Gilson

(1904 - 1999)

Siblings

Lauretta Mae Gilson Schulz

(1931 - 2020)

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Nearby Cemetories:

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Elgin, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9580000, -91.6410000

2. Gods Acres Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9925003, -91.6496964

3. Saint Peters Catholic Cemetery
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4. Apostolic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9347000, -91.5821991

5. Brainard Cemetery
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6. East Clermont Lutheran Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9969406, -91.5916672

7. Houg Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9444008, -91.5675964

8. Illyria Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8975983, -91.6363983

9. Pleasant Grove Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9347000, -91.7450027

10. Butler Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9738910, -91.7501880

11. Mount Pleasant Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9777985, -91.7647018

12. Marion Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9708290, -91.5127792

13. Nutting Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0306015, -91.7247009

14. Highland Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8987000, -91.5330000

15. Cook Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9209880, -91.5091230

16. Fry Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0152530, -91.5182350

17. Mount Calvary Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9300003, -91.7850037

18. Lima Cemetery
Lima, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8689000, -91.7373000

19. Corbin Cemetery
Wadena, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8440000, -91.6200000

20. Wadena Cemetery
Wadena, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8428000, -91.6520000

21. Saint Josephs Cemetery
Wadena, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8424988, -91.6492004

22. Old Pioneer Cemetery
Wadena, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8375100, -91.6537300

23. West Union Cemetery
West Union, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9611000, -91.8151600

24. Clark Family Cemetery
Beulah, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9166505, -91.4751415