Terry Dean Gilbert, 67, passed away on November 11, 2019 at his home in Blue Springs, MO. A memorial will be held on Saturday, November 16th from 1:00 to 4:00 pm at the Eagles Club in El Dorado Springs, MO.
Terry was born September 11, 1952 to Otis and Donis (Budd) Gilbert in El Dorado Springs, Mo. He graduated from El Dorado Springs High School in 1970. After spending 3 years in the US Army, Terry attended Southwest Missouri State University for 3 years before working as an electrical lineman. He traveled all over the Midwest, building and maintaining power lines until settling in the Kansas City area to continue his career as a lineman until his retirement. He enjoyed fishing and hunting, and he was always reading a book.
Terry was preceded in death by his parents, Otis and Donis Gilbert, brothers Ronald and Richard Gilbert.
He is survived by his wife of almost 50 years, Lyna (Robison) Gilbert; two sons, David and wife, Danielle; Jason and wife, Christina; five grandchildren: Anna, Aidan, Benjamin, Matthew, and Samuel; two brothers, Curtis and Kenny; one sister, Judy; and numerous nephews, nieces, aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Terry will be greatly missed by all of his family.
Arrangements: Royer Funeral Home, Grain Valley, MO 816-847-4441
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11 Sep 2020My heart goes out to my sister Lyna, her son’s and their families, and all members of Terry’s extended family. May God’s loving arms surround you and comfort you at this sad time in your lives. Ron and I love you all very much. – Sharron Robison Knutson