Donald J. Gilbert

He was born August 27, 1944, in Kansas City, Kansas. He retired from the Air Force in 1982, with 20 yrs. of service. Survivors include his daughters Mary Pollard, and Tina and Steve Stage. Lifetime friend and mother to his daughters, Nikki Marshall. Grandchildren include Chelsea and Michael Daniels, Marshall Bailey, Jordan and Amber Stage, Nicholas Stage, Nathan Pollard, and Brian Pollard. Great grandchildren include Jonas and Asher Daniels, Rylee and Deegan Bailey, Vladimir and Xavier Stage, and Auriemma Pollard. Brothers Dave and Alice, Floyd, Ike, and sister Marcella Seaman, as well as many, many family members spread out across the USA. He is preceded in death by his loving wife Linda, Mother, Margaret, and sisters Marieda and Marnette. Any donations may be made to The Multiple Myeloma Foundation or any local program assisting young adults aging out of the Foster Care system. He was a simple man who set out to change the world, and he did just that for his family. Thank you for your service, Don, Dad, Pops, and Poppa, your family and country thank you and love you. XOXO.

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