Home > United States of America > Washington > Skagit County > Bow > Bow Cemetery > Ira Lewis “Ben” Gilbert

Ira Lewis “Ben” Gilbert

Birth	:	19 Dec 1928 Leonard, Cass County, North Dakota, USA
Death	:	1 May 2009 Burlington, Skagit County, Washington, USA
Burial	:	Bow Cemetery, Bow, Skagit County, USA
Coordinate	:	48.5550003, -122.4014969
Description	:	Ira L. "Ben" Gilbert, 80, a resident of Burlington, passed away at his home on Friday, May 1, 2009. He was born on December 19, 1928 in Leonard, North Dakota, one of 14 children of Ira A. & Alice (Kimberling) Gilbert. In 1937 Ben moved with his family to the Edison area where he was raised and attended school. At the age of 17 he enlisted in the U.S. Army serving his country during WW II. Ben was first married to Sylvia Logan and from that marriage his son, Vinny was born. He later married Margaret Cope and with her... Read More	Ira L. "Ben" Gilbert, 80, a resident of Burlington, passed away at his home on Friday, May 1, 2009. He was born on December 19, 1928 in Leonard, North Dakota, one of 14 children of Ira A. & Alice (Kimberling) Gilbert. In 1937 Ben moved with his family to the Edison area where he was raised and attended school. At the age of 17 he enlisted in the U.S. Army serving his country during WW II. Ben was first married to Sylvia Logan and from that marriage his son, Vinny was born. He later married Margaret Cope and with her his sons Gary & Thomas were born. On March 5, 1966 he finally married the love of his life, Ellen Thomas and together they had seven children. Ben worked in the timber industry for many years, logging and driving log trucks. He also worked as a night guard for Crown Pacific, worked in construction for Snelson's and also as a milker for several dairies in the Skagit Valley. Ben enjoyed building things out of wood, taking care of his family and his animals. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Ellen at the family home in Burlington. His children, David and his companion Renea of Spokane, WA, Danny and his wife Tenna of Mount Vernon, Gloria Gilbert of Burlington, Phyllis Gilbert of Mount Vernon and Peggie "Tiny" Gilbert of Anacortes. He had fourteen grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Dennis Gilbert; a daughter, Glenice Gilbert; his seven brothers and six sisters. Graveside inurnment services with Military Honors for Ben will be held on Saturday, June 6, 2009 at 2:00 PM at the Bow Cemetery. Service arrangements are under the direction of Lemley Chapel, Sedro-Woolley. Share memories of Ben and sign the online guest register at www.lemleychapel.com

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

Where is Ira Lewis “Ben” Gilbert's memorial?
Ira Lewis “Ben” Gilbert's memorial is located at: Bow Cemetery, Bow, Skagit County, USA.
When did Ira Lewis “Ben” Gilbert death?
Ira Lewis “Ben” Gilbert death on 1 May 2009 in Burlington, Skagit County, Washington, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Ira Lewis “Ben” Gilbert's memorial?
Latitude: 48.5550003
Longitude: -122.4014969

Family Members:

Parent

Ira Arthur Gilbert

(1876 - 1954)

Alice Ola Kimberling Gilbert

(1881 - 1961)

Spouse

Helen Gilbert

(1934 - 2016)

Siblings

Fern M Gilbert Coons

(1901 - 1975)

Oval Gilbert

(1903 - 1971)

Lillian Pearl Gilbert Lay

(1908 - 1996)

Neal Alverta Gilbert Hall

(1911 - 1963)

Nile Alberta Gilbert Enquist

(1911 - 1997)

Jesse K. Gilbert

(1918 - 1980)

Doris Irene Gilbert Hassler

(1924 - 1989)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Bow Cemetery
Bow, Skagit County, USA
Coordinate: 48.5550003, -122.4014969

2. Equality Colony Cemetery
Bow, Skagit County, USA
Coordinate: 48.5807230, -122.4011590

3. Blanchard Cemetery
Blanchard, Skagit County, USA
Coordinate: 48.5864603, -122.4119273

4. Samish Island Tribal Graveyard
Bow, Skagit County, USA
Coordinate: 48.5699090, -122.4885250

5. Bay View Cemetery
Mount Vernon, Skagit County, USA
Coordinate: 48.4985008, -122.4774017

6. Country Rest Pet Cemetery
Burlington, Skagit County, USA
Coordinate: 48.4964000, -122.2930000

7. Green Hills Memorial Cemetery
Burlington, Skagit County, USA
Coordinate: 48.4850998, -122.3071976

8. Hawthorne Memorial Park
Mount Vernon, Skagit County, USA
Coordinate: 48.4365005, -122.3195038

9. Union Cemetery
Sedro-Woolley, Skagit County, USA
Coordinate: 48.5088997, -122.2133026

10. Mount Vernon Cemetery
Mount Vernon, Skagit County, USA
Coordinate: 48.4268990, -122.3276978

11. Northern State Hospital Cemetery
Sedro-Woolley, Skagit County, USA
Coordinate: 48.5330300, -122.1929000

12. Clear Lake Cemetery
Clear Lake, Skagit County, USA
Coordinate: 48.4673996, -122.2342987

13. Edens Cemetery
Guemes, Skagit County, USA
Coordinate: 48.5532300, -122.6254030

14. Grand View Cemetery
Anacortes, Skagit County, USA
Coordinate: 48.4886017, -122.6027985

15. Fern Hill Cemetery
Anacortes, Skagit County, USA
Coordinate: 48.4580994, -122.5830994

16. First Evangelical Lutheran Church Memorial Garden
Mount Vernon, Skagit County, USA
Coordinate: 48.4071000, -122.3151500

17. Pleasant Ridge Cemetery
La Conner, Skagit County, USA
Coordinate: 48.3925018, -122.4480972

18. Swinomish Cemetery
Skagit County, USA
Coordinate: 48.3893750, -122.5042530

19. Mount Calvary Cemetery
Bellingham, Whatcom County, USA
Coordinate: 48.7413610, -122.4531130

20. Bayview Cemetery
Bellingham, Whatcom County, USA
Coordinate: 48.7468987, -122.4431000

21. Congregation Beth Israel Cemetery
Bellingham, Whatcom County, USA
Coordinate: 48.7483788, -122.4419403

22. Saxon Cemetery
Saxon, Whatcom County, USA
Coordinate: 48.6885986, -122.1809998

23. Havekost Grave
Anacortes, Skagit County, USA
Coordinate: 48.4922670, -122.6911170

24. Skagit City Cemetery
Skagit City, Skagit County, USA
Coordinate: 48.3454900, -122.3573970