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Gilbert Lee Hester
February 8, 1964 ~ June 14, 2017 (age 53) 53 Years Old Light a Candle
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Message from Bart Vittori
August 2, 2017 12:07 PM
Beyond saddened to hear of Gilbert's passing. I worked with him for years and I lit up each time I knew I was going to travel to see him. He was gentle, conscientious and caring. He taught me more on how to treat people than most and his love for his wife and family was evident in everything he did.
Rest in peace Gil. You are missed but will always be remembered by what you passed on to each of us as life lessons!
Bart Vittori
Perdue Farms
VP-GM Pork Division
Rest in peace Gil. You are missed but will always be remembered by what you passed on to each of us as life lessons!
Bart Vittori
Perdue Farms
VP-GM Pork Division
A candle was lit by Laura Wissler
on June 22, 2017 6:17 AM
A candle was lit by Teri
on June 21, 2017 4:56 PM
Message from Teecee127@comcast.net
June 21, 2017 4:56 PM
Gilbert was such a great guy,lots of fun and a very good chaperone for the Flat Rock festival. He will be missed by many. Peg Love you and am thinking about you.h
Message from Teecee127@comcast.net
June 21, 2017 4:56 PM
Gilbert was such a great guy,lots of fun and a very good chaperone for the Flat Rock festival. He will be missed by many. Peg Love you and am thinking about you.h
Message from Ellen Trnka
June 20, 2017 7:08 PM
I'm so sorry for your loss. Gilbert was a kind soul. I wish you all, family and loved ones, peace in your heart and comfort at this sad time. ❤
A candle was lit by Becca Ray
on June 20, 2017 6:00 PM
Message from Marcia Greenstein
June 20, 2017 4:19 PM
Gil made so many us laugh, smile and have happy hearts! He will be remembered and missed by many. Hold on to your special memories Peggy. I know your heart is very heavy right now, but if there is anything I can do to help in anyway please let me know. Surrounding you with thoughts of comfort and peace. Love Marcia
Message from Kaleb and Lauren
June 20, 2017 10:25 AM
Peggy,
Gil will always hold a special place in our hearts and will be missed dearly! Always loved sharing recipes with my friend!
Gil will always hold a special place in our hearts and will be missed dearly! Always loved sharing recipes with my friend!
Message from John Swann
June 19, 2017 10:39 PM
I have a fond memory of Gil from back when he was the Meat Buyer and I was the Purchasing Director at Earth Fare. We were attending the Kickapoo Days celebration with Organic Valley, and one of the activities was a canoe trip down the mighty Kickapoo River. It was more like a kiddie ride than a river, but we paddled along in our canoe, drinking beer and having fun. We eventually got to laughing so hard that the canoe tipped over. We were thoroughly soaked, but had a great time. He was a good friend, and I will miss him.
Message from Sarah Magnuson
June 17, 2017 11:58 PM
I am really going to miss his giant hugs....should have got one the last time I saw him damn it! I love you Peggie!
A candle was lit by Mickey Dye-Ishikawa and kevin Ishikawa
on June 17, 2017 5:25 PM
Peggy I am so sorry to see this post! I send all my love and best hugs to you and the family. A man not to be forgotten! Love and blessings.
Peggy I am so sorry to see this post! I send all my love and best hugs to you and the family. A man not to be forgotten! Love and blessings.
A candle was lit by Mickey and Kevin Dye-Ishikawa
on June 17, 2017 5:20 PM
Message from Krista
June 17, 2017 12:48 PM
I don't have the words for this at all. I'm still bowled over from your phone call. Gilbert was a friend of my heart; not just an aquatience I liked, or forgot about between visits (even though few and far between), but a man who lived, large and kind, in my heart. I love you both so very much and, though I'll miss the giant smile and beautiful soul that Gilbert was on this earth, I know that he left more love and laughter than most folks even glimpse in 53 years.
Message from MB Freeman (Peggie's sister) and Glenn Freeman
June 17, 2017 12:23 PM
Gilbert was a gentle giant who loved his family, dogs, and life. We will miss him and his hearty laugh. We love you, Peggie
Message from Dan and Melinda Peterson, friends.
June 18, 2017 7:53 AM
Dear Peggy,
Dan and I are so sorry about Gil, time goes by so fast and I wish we could have gotten together like we always wanted. Dan said he will miss Gil coming into the store, always happy and they would sit and talk for awhile. There are really no words to say except we are thinking about you and your family. Always remember that we have great big arms that are long and ready to give hugs to you anytime you need them. Love you to my friend.
Melinda
Dan and I are so sorry about Gil, time goes by so fast and I wish we could have gotten together like we always wanted. Dan said he will miss Gil coming into the store, always happy and they would sit and talk for awhile. There are really no words to say except we are thinking about you and your family. Always remember that we have great big arms that are long and ready to give hugs to you anytime you need them. Love you to my friend.
Melinda
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