Geneva M. Gilbert
March 29, 2017
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Geneva Maxine Gilbert, 89, passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2017, at Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa.
Geneva was born September 30, 1927, in Des Moines, Iowa to William and Marie Cansdale. She enjoyed crafts, bingo, and spending time with her friends at the Southside Senior Center.
She is survived by her sons Bob Gilbert and Jim Gilbert, 6 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandson. Geneva was preceded in death by her husband Robert H., her parents, son Chuck, 1 great-grandson, brother Bill, and her daughter-in-law Diana.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., Monday, April 3, 2017, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Funeral services will begin at 11 a.m., Tuesday, April 4, 2017, also at Hamilton’s, with burial at Laurel Hill Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Kathy (Sager) Custard
04/02/2017
As I ponder what to write to express my sympathy I am taken back to hot summer days filled with baseball games in her yard and an occasional "squirting" with the sprinkler or hose followed by a glass of koolaid Those were the days when talking about life's problems or joys occurred over a cup of coffee with your neighbors or while hanging clothes to dry. Geneva, Rosie Burkhead and my Mom, Loretta, had many discussions over a cup of coffee. You didn't run to the store for a loaf of bread or a cup of sugar...you borrowed it from your neighbor. They loaned to each other so often I think they sometimes lost track of what was owed and who it was owed to. Geneva always made a Christmas platter of cookies, cakes and sweet breads that was always such a treat for our family. My daughter enjoyed knowing her as she worked the garden next door with her Uncle Tom. Sharing tomatoes with Geneva and a short visit was a favorite of Kristi's. Geneva was a kind and generous person that was a wonderful neighbor and friend. I'm glad we knew her and am so sorry for the loss of her presence here. She will be remembered fondly by all of us.
Chrissie
04/01/2017
Sorry for family's loss. She was a good woman. She was my grandma's friend/ neighbor Rosie Burkhead.