Wilma Bernice Gilmore

Wilma was born the 9th of 11 children to Marion Moore and Leona Belle Spillman-Moore, on December 17th, 1925 in East Lynn, Mo.

At the age of 3, she traveled with her family from Missouri to California. Wilma graduated from high school in Cottage Grove, OR. She married Harold Gilmore in 1946, lived in the Cupertino area and had 3 sons, Art, Dave and Hal.

Harold and Art preceded her in passing. Harold moved his family to the Montgomery Creek area in 1953, then to Burney in 1957.

For several years, Wilma volunteered for the local blood drive and was a member of the American Legion Women’s Auxiliary. She worked in several locations through the years and retired from AmeriGas.

She leaves behind Dave Gilmore, Hal and Bobbi Gilmore, her sister, Lillian Gilmore, two grandchildren and spouses, two step grandchildren and spouses 6 great grandchildren, beloved nephews and nieces, as well as many, many friends.

Wilma passed peacefully December 29, 2011 at Mayers Memorial Hospital, Fall River Mills, CA.

A memorial service will be held at a future date for loved ones to attend.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to Golden Umbrella.

Arrangements under the direction of McDonald's Chapel, Burney, CA.