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Myrtle L Hockett Gilbert

Birth	:	17 Oct 1912 Grinnell, Poweshiek County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	27 Dec 2005 Grinnell, Poweshiek County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Ivy Hill Cemetery, Malcom, Poweshiek County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.7160988, -92.5586014
Description	:	In Memory of Myrtle L. Gilbert The daughter of Jonathan L. and Bertha Wehausen Hockett, she was born October 17, 1912, in Grinnell where she was raised and graduated from Grinnell High School in 1931. After high school she was employed for several years at the DeLong Glove Factory. Whe was married to Lloyd D. Gilbert on November 29, 1933, in Grinnell. The couple continued to make their home in Grinnell and she was employed at Grinnell General Hospital and later at the office of Dr. John DeMeulenaere. She retired in 1981. She was a life-long member of... Read More	In Memory of Myrtle L. Gilbert The daughter of Jonathan L. and Bertha Wehausen Hockett, she was born October 17, 1912, in Grinnell where she was raised and graduated from Grinnell High School in 1931. After high school she was employed for several years at the DeLong Glove Factory. Whe was married to Lloyd D. Gilbert on November 29, 1933, in Grinnell. The couple continued to make their home in Grinnell and she was employed at Grinnell General Hospital and later at the office of Dr. John DeMeulenaere. She retired in 1981. She was a life-long member of the Grinnell First Presbyterian Church where she was baptized and confirmed, a member of the Rebekah Lodge, Camp Fire Council, Davis Elementary PTA and M.A.C. Chorus of the Grinnell Senior Center. Myrtle was very family oriented. She held a great love for her family and was very fond of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was full of life. She enjoyed arts and crafts, knitting, crocheting and making afghans and hand-crafted Christmas ornaments for members of her family. She enjoyed family vacations, these parks, playing games, flower gardening and canning her own vegetable produce,. One of her strongest attributes was being a good listener and making herself available when her time was needed. Survivors include three daughters and their spouses, Lois and Mike Reid of Phoenix, Arizona, Pat and Gary Jolley of Mansfield, Texas and Mary and Ron Adams of Grinnell, nine grandchildren, and 24 great-grandchildren. Myrtle died December 27, 2005 at Grinnell Regional Medical Center. She was preceeded in death by her parenst, her husband, Lloyd, one daughter, Virginia Gilbert, two brothers, Howard and Norman Hockett, and two sisters, Lenora Ohland and Bernice Sickenger. Funeral Service - 10:30 a.m. Friday, December 30, 2005, Smith Funeral Home, Grinnell, Iowa Officiant - Rev. Kirsten Klepfer, First Presbyterian Church, Grinnell, Iowa Music - Kathleen McCune, organist; Greg Lincoln, soloist "Let There Be Peace on Earth" and "He Touched Me" Pallbearers - Teresa Adams, Tim Elliott, Jeff Hinman, Damian Imhoff, Janene Imhoff, Megan Jolley, Michael Reid, Diana Singleton. Honorary Bearers - April Allen, Robin Elliott, Angie Hinman, Darla Reid Interment - Ivy Hill Cemetery, Malcom, Iowa The family will receive friends for lunch and fellowship at the Grinnell First Presbyterian Church following the committal service at Ivy Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Grinnell First Presbyterian Church or Grinnell Regional Hospice.

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Myrtle L Hockett Gilbert's memorial is located at: Ivy Hill Cemetery, Malcom, Poweshiek County, USA.
When did Myrtle L Hockett Gilbert death?
Myrtle L Hockett Gilbert death on 27 Dec 2005 in Grinnell, Poweshiek County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.7160988
Longitude: -92.5586014

Family Members:

Parent

Jonathan L Hockett

(1872 - 1936)

Sophia Bertha “Bertha” Wehausen Hockett

(1883 - 1954)

Spouse

LLoyd Donald Gilbert

(1908 - 1981)

Siblings

Lenora Marie Hockett Ohland

(1905 - 1996)

Howard J Hockett

(1910 - 2001)

Children

Virginia Lee Gilbert

(1941 - 1941)

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