Gordon L. Gilmore Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Gilmore Gordon L. Gordon Lee Gilmore, 88, passed peacefully on May 19th with his adoring family by his side. Gordon was born on February 20, 1923 in Toledo, OH to Ellena and Gordon Gilmore. Mr. Gilmore graduated from Long Beach High School in Mississippi after attending Devilbiss High School until his senior year. While attending L.S.U., Gordon enlisted in the U.S. Army where, after landing at Normandy beach, he spent the duration of WWII stationed in France and Germany where he loved working with children's orphanages. After serving his country, Gordon returned to Toledo where he married the love of his life, June Velliquette. Gordon worked a variety of jobs including a bottle designer and accountant for Owens Illinois, a structural draftsman and an advertising executive before retiring in sales from Prudential. Gordon was a life long member of Conn-Weissenberger American Legion Post. Gordon is terribly missed by his children, Cheri (Tom) Kaintz, Gordon (Nancy) Gilmore and Karen (Mark) Hurt. He also is missed by his grandchildren, Laura, Hayley, Elizabeth (Adam), Sam and Anya as well as his great grand children, Olivia and Aiden, and also by his dear sister Nancy (John) Hinds. Gordon's passing was preceded by his sister, Pat (Bob) Cook and his loving wife, June. Mr. Gilmore had a special zest for life and was never without a smile. Gordon was a talented artist, and enjoyed gardening, sailing, handing out Halloween candy, decorating for Christmas and making others smile. “Every day's a good day. Some are better than others. If you're having fun, let it rain.” These words, he wrote and lived by. Visitation will be held at Ansberg-West Funeral Home, 3000 Sylvainia Ave., Toledo, OH. on Monday from 2 to 8pm and on Tuesday, starting at noon with a service and military salute at 2pm. A special thanks to the ladies of Innovative Dialysis who took such special care of “Happy” for the past two years. Memorials may be made to the Kidney Foundation (of Northwest Ohio).

Gordon L. Gilmore

February 20, 1923 - May 19, 2011