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At random: “What wordy praise can one give such men as these; men who … follow unhesitatingly when in the vicinity of minefields so long as there is the possibility of targets … Men who flinch not with the fathometer ticking off two fathoms beneath the keel … Men who will fight to the last bullet and then start throwing the empty shell cases. These are submariners.” - Eugene Fluckey in his final war patrol report aboard USS Barb

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Posted 2007-06-19 11:03 AM (#4686)

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Subject: Obit Messenger results for 06/19/07

GILBERT, Jack L., 81, 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 (SS-236). 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 indus- tries. Jack worked for the Jenkin's Companies for 25 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 3 great-grandchildren. Ad- mired 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 2 p.m., Wednesday, June 20, at First United Methodist Church in Tulsa. Ninde, 742-5556, www.ninde.com Jack L. Gilbert VIEW AND SIGN THE ONLINE GUEST BOOK: www.legacy.com/tulsaworld

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