Gilbert Floyd Schelin, 81, of Medford, Oregon, went home to his savior, Jesus Christ on March 9, 2019 at his home surrounded by family. Gil was the youngest of five children, born July 17, 1937 in Nampa, Idaho to Floyd and Eva Schelin.
After a stint in the Navy, Gil settled in the Hayward area where he met a young divorcee named Bernette, whom he married. Bernette had two young children from her previous marriage, Debra and Don. Gil quickly adopted the two and he and Bernette had two more children, Gilbert Junior and Cheryl. The family moved to the Rogue Valley in 1976. Gil formed his own construction company, and proceeded to build many homes and buildings all around the Rogue Valley, including a spacious home with magnificent views for his family, where they lived until 2008. Bernette developed cancer around the same time, progressively worse until her death in December 2011. After three years as a widower Gil spotted a widow’s profile on Christian Mingle, who sparked his interest. Widow Marilee McLaughlin, and widower Gil Schelin met at Debbie’s Diner, and the rest is history. They both joined Bethel Church at Vista Pointe, where they became active members of the congregation. They were married there on February 7, 2015. They traveled to Mexico, the Caribbean, Hawaii and San Diego. Gil was diagnosed with stage IV cancer in May 2018.
Gil is survived by his wife, Marilee, son Gilbert Jr. (Janice), daughter Debra (Tom), sister, Sylvia (Tim), numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son Don, daughter Cheryl, brother, Norman and sisters, Lenore and Marjorie.
Gil was laid to rest at Eagle Point National Cemetery.
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