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Gilbert R. Schoonover
June 5, 1926 ~ March 1, 2017 (age 90) 90 Years Old Light a Candle
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A candle was lit by Karen Gillespi
on March 22, 2017 4:26 PM
Message from Jerry Henneman
March 16, 2017 4:14 PM
What can I say about Gil. Here goes.
He was one of three of the best teachers I ever had. I would hear other students making complaints and I could never figure that out. Many times when I finished a test or something going on he would come back and sit in the open seat behind me at the rear of the classroom. We would talk.
Wouldn't you know that after graduation in 1965 I went to work at Colonel Denning State Park June 30, 1966. There he was bigger than life helping there. The first thing we did that day was pick up the garbage. John McCoy was driving the dump truck and I was on the back taking the cans. We were in the Camping Area and John took off and I slid off the back right onto my back and head. Gil was the first one to grab me to see if I was alright. I was just fine. He never forgot that over the years when we met he would always bring that up and we would laugh about that. I would stop in and see him from time to time and even set in his driveway to watch the kids leaving school and doing bad things in their cars. He loved that and I loved him. He was the best of friends. I didn't find out until too late that he had passed. I am so sorry I was unable to come to see you all at the time. Just know that you can be proud of your dad. He was an asset to the community and he will be sorely missed.
GOD Bless you for your loss. Jerry & Phyllis Henneman
He was one of three of the best teachers I ever had. I would hear other students making complaints and I could never figure that out. Many times when I finished a test or something going on he would come back and sit in the open seat behind me at the rear of the classroom. We would talk.
Wouldn't you know that after graduation in 1965 I went to work at Colonel Denning State Park June 30, 1966. There he was bigger than life helping there. The first thing we did that day was pick up the garbage. John McCoy was driving the dump truck and I was on the back taking the cans. We were in the Camping Area and John took off and I slid off the back right onto my back and head. Gil was the first one to grab me to see if I was alright. I was just fine. He never forgot that over the years when we met he would always bring that up and we would laugh about that. I would stop in and see him from time to time and even set in his driveway to watch the kids leaving school and doing bad things in their cars. He loved that and I loved him. He was the best of friends. I didn't find out until too late that he had passed. I am so sorry I was unable to come to see you all at the time. Just know that you can be proud of your dad. He was an asset to the community and he will be sorely missed.
GOD Bless you for your loss. Jerry & Phyllis Henneman
A candle was lit by Dedrea Mease
on March 10, 2017 3:13 PM
Message from Tammy Heishman Ankabrandt
March 6, 2017 2:14 PM
God's love and comfort to you all. He was a sweet man and he touched many lives. Celebrate his life and thinking of his joy in being home with his loved ones again and his Lord.
Message from Cheryl Kennedy
March 7, 2017 11:09 AM
Thank you Tammy. Your comments are appreciated!
A candle was lit by Ken Houser
on March 6, 2017 12:54 PM
Gil was a long-time colleague at Big Spring; not only as a good teacher but also as an active contributor at church and in the community. A really rare treat was being able to teach his children as students and then to grow up with them as young adults. His wonderful children are a tribute to him and those memories that continue to this day.
Gil was a long-time colleague at Big Spring; not only as a good teacher but also as an active contributor at church and in the community. A really rare treat was being able to teach his children as students and then to grow up with them as young adults. His wonderful children are a tribute to him and those memories that continue to this day.
Message from Cheryl Kennedy
March 7, 2017 11:09 AM
Thank you, Ken. Your comments mean a great deal to our family.
Message from Linda in NJ
March 6, 2017 9:05 AM
Rest in peace, Mr Schoonover! I learned well from you!
Message from Cheryl Kennedy
March 7, 2017 11:08 AM
Thank you Linda. Your kind words are appreciated.
Message from Wayne and Becky Lowe
March 6, 2017 8:24 AM
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Donn and family. We were impressed by his life of service to others; an excellent example of a godly man. May you feel the warmth of God's blessing and peace as you carry on. Love to you all,
Wayne, Becky, and all the Lowes
Wayne, Becky, and all the Lowes
Message from Cheryl Kennedy
March 7, 2017 11:08 AM
Thank you Wayne and Becky. Dad was always impressed with your kindness toward him. Much appreciated by all.
Message from Danielle R. Gruver
March 5, 2017 11:38 PM
So sorry to hear of his passing. He was a truly great teacher. You could tell he loved his students. Heaven has gained a good man.
Message from Cheryl Kennedy
March 7, 2017 11:07 AM
Thank you for your kind words!
Message from Suzi Souder
March 5, 2017 10:46 PM
What a wonderfully kind man he was. I was blessed to have had a little time with him while he was here, and I remember him very fondly. God bless you all during this difficult time of temporarily saying good-by to him. May your shared memories and time together as family and friends give you all great comfort and peace. I will remember you in my prayers.
Message from Cheryl Kennedy
March 7, 2017 11:07 AM
Thank you, Suzi. He always loved talking to you when you came to 1st UP.
A candle was lit by Ed and Helen Zimmerman
on March 5, 2017 10:07 PM
A candle was lit by Robin J. Kelley Fuentes
on March 5, 2017 9:37 PM
A truely wonderful man. In all my years of education, noone has ever impacted me as he did! He will be missed on this earth, but wonderful knowing he is now with our Father!
A truely wonderful man. In all my years of education, noone has ever impacted me as he did! He will be missed on this earth, but wonderful knowing he is now with our Father!
Message from Cheryl Kennedy
March 7, 2017 11:06 AM
Thank you for your kind words!
A candle was lit by Robin Jean Kelley Fuentes
on March 5, 2017 9:30 PM
A candle was lit by Bill Epley
on March 5, 2017 9:24 PM
Message from Dia Schumacher
March 5, 2017 8:50 PM
So sorry for your loss, Donn!! with much love, DIA
Message from Cheryl Kennedy
March 7, 2017 11:07 AM
Thank you! (Donn's sister)
A candle was lit by Judy Reisinger
on March 5, 2017 8:15 PM
A candle was lit by Grazia Schoonover Fadarishan
on March 5, 2017 7:10 PM
I thank our GOD and Savior for the privilege of having known uncle Gilbert. He was a wonderful man
I thank our GOD and Savior for the privilege of having known uncle Gilbert. He was a wonderful man
Message from Cheryl Kennedy
March 7, 2017 11:05 AM
Thank you! We feel the same. Hope all is well with you.
A candle was lit by the lintners,mike, melody cooper lintner and danielle
on March 5, 2017 4:50 PM
A candle was lit by Renee' Shively & Family
on March 5, 2017 4:48 PM
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