HAROLD GILBERTSON

1925 - 2007

“Bye for Now”

Harold Gilbertson of Taber, beloved husband of the late Irene Gilbertson, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 11, 2007 at the age of 82 years.
His memory lives on through his children Craig (Vera) Gilbertson of Calgary, Laurie (Frank) Megyes of Taber, Guy Gilbertson of Taber and Darby Gilbertson of Taber; grandchildren Krislin (Dwight) Meier, Kevin, Brian, Vanessa and James; great grandchildren Edan and Logan.  Harold is also survived by his sisters Marion (Glenn) King of Calgary, Jean (Jerry) Nuttall of Idaho and Nora Hadley of Edmonton.
Besides his wife Irene, he was predeceased by his son Mark.
Harold was born and raised on the family farm south of Taber where he lived up until the last four years of his life.  In his early years, he attended the Wadena Country School.  In 1949 he married Irene Daigle.  Together they raised their family and shared forty-seven years of marriage.  He was a farmer long past his retirement, keeping everyone up to date on the weather and crop conditions.  Harold enjoyed long drives in the country with his family and loved to socialize, keeping a well-worn notebook of names in his pocket once his memory started to fail.  Harold will be remembered for his gentle, humble and caring nature.  He was unfailingly polite and grateful for each small kindness shown to him.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at the Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Tuesday, August 14, 2007 between 7:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M.
The Funeral Service will be held at Knox United Church, 4929 - 50 Avenue, Taber on Wednesday, August 15, 2007 at 11:00 A.M. with Reverend Dr. Austin Fennell officiating.  Burial to follow in the Taber Memorial Garden.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Harold’s name may be made directly to the Taber Hospital Foundation (Continuing Care), 4326 - 50 Avenue, Taber, Alberta T1G 1N9.