Memories of David Ray Gilbert

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David Ray Gilbert

Agua Dulce, CA

July 8, 1957 - May 1, 2019

Jul 8, 1957 - May 1, 2019

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Tom & Sarah Syms

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Jennifer Watts

I AM SO SAD.. HE WAS SUCH A WONDERFUL FRIEND!!! MAY THE FAMILY BE OK. HE WILL BE SO MISSED BY EVERYBODY!... Read more I AM SO SAD.. HE WAS SUCH A WONDERFUL FRIEND!!! MAY THE FAMILY BE OK. HE WILL BE SO MISSED BY EVERYBODY! HE WAS ONE IN A MILLION!!... Read more I AM SO SAD.. HE WAS SUCH A WONDERFUL FRIEND!!! MAY... Read more

Joel Gilbert

He was so much more than any one title, Pastor, Dad, Uncle, Friend. The difference in his life was Jesus Christ and God's love empowered him to make a lasting impact on many lives, including mine.

I feel a great sense of honor and responsibility as a part of his living legacy of loving God and others. As God said about Enoch, we could say of Uncle Dave: "And Dave walked with God: and he was not; for God took him."

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Raymond Garcia

Pastor David baptized every one of my siblings. He was there for each of our graduations. He was directly... Read more Pastor David baptized every one of my siblings. He was there for each of our graduations. He was directly responsible for my family's... Read more Pastor David baptized every one of my siblings. He ... Read more

Susanna Gilbert

Thank you for sharing your memories of him!! Love hearing how he impacted everyone :) Thank you for sharing your memories of him!! Love hearing how he impacted everyone :) Thank you for sharing your memories of him!! Love hearing... Read more

Tom & Sarah Syms

Tommy started attending BBC with his family 21 years ago. And I began in 2014, after we were married.
The man I married I owe, in great part, to Pastor's dedication, teaching, admonishing, and love for my husband the last two decades. And I know beyond doubt that Pastor loved us both and regularly prayed for us and our marriage these last 5 years.
The loss is great, but our God is greater! We look forward to seeing Pastor again in Glory.
"When we all get to Heaven, what a day of rejoicing that shall be...When we all see Jesus we will sing and shout the Victory!"

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Susanna Gilbert

Love reading how he impacted you guys and enjoy reading your guys thoughts and memories of him!! Love reading how he impacted you guys and enjoy reading your guys thoughts and memories of him!! Love reading how he impacted you guys and enjoy reading... Read more

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Tom & Sarah Syms

2014, Bible Baptist Church, Fenton Avenue, Sylmar, CA, USA

Tommy's baptism.

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Danny Gilbert

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Melissa Pattee

Travis and I cannot express our love and thankfulness to Pastor and his family. To say we were blessed by having Pastor in our lives would be an understatement. I don’t even think he knew how many times his kindness and love gave us strength to continue on. He was indeed a Man of God. We are so grateful. We are heartbroken...but we know we shall see him again...and once again we have the strength to continue on. One last inspiration...he gave us...do well down here...so we can talk about it up there with Jesus!! ❤️❤️ Love you Pastor Dave...love your family...love our church family...we were so blessed to have you!!

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Samantha Gilbert

Thank you for your sweet words, Melissa. He loved us all so well, and finished strong! We love you all. Thank you for your sweet words, Melissa. He loved us all so well, and finished strong! We love you all. Thank you for your sweet words, Melissa. He loved us... Read more

Melissa Pattee

2008, Bible Baptist Church, Fenton Avenue, Sylmar, CA, USA

Our Wedding Day...So Blessed...So Thankful!❤️

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Jane Reininger

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Melissa Pattee

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Steve Opsahl

Gilbert family and friends, I live up in the Seattle/Tacoma area and haven't been with L&L for very long but when I first met David, right away it was very apparent that he had a natural presence of greatness about him. He was always willing to help and more than willing to listen. In the short time that I did know him he has made a positive impact in my life showing me ways of just how to be as simply as I can put it, I always enjoyed our conversations and I'm saddened that I will no longer be able to do that. My heart goes out to everyone that was involved in David's life and he will continue to impact lives for the better.

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Danny Gilbert

Thank you for sharing with us. So nice to hear how dad impacted others. He was a great guy. Thank you for sharing with us. So nice to hear how dad impacted others. He was a great guy. Thank you for sharing with us. So nice to hear how ... Read more

Samantha Gilbert

Steve, thank you so much for your kind words. We will miss dad so much, but are thankful for the joy he had... Read more Steve, thank you so much for your kind words. We will miss dad so much, but are thankful for the joy he had and the joy he brought... Read more Steve, thank you so much for your kind words. We will... Read more

Rowena Jhant

Michelle and children,
I was deeply sorry to hear that Dave had passed away unexpectedly. I have such great memories of times spent with both of you in Bible College. Dave was an honorable and devoted man who loved the Lord deeply. His testimony was exemplary. I'm sorry that we were never able to get to California and present our ministry to juvenile delinquents. Paul and I would have loved spending time with you and seeing your family, church, and ministry. I know that you have both been a blessing and encouragement to thousands of people through the years. Thank you for every kindness you showed me when I was a young woman in Pensacola. I have never forgotten. Looking for that "Blessed Hope and glorious appearing! I Thes. 4:13-18 "...comfort one another...."
(Paul) and Rowena Reed Jhant, P.O. Box 7676, Waco, TX 76714

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Samantha Gilbert

Thank you for your kind words of comfort. Thank you for your kind words of comfort. Thank you for your kind words of comfort.

Russell Smith

1986, Tujunga, Los Angeles, CA, USA

Dave teaching us how to disciple new christians(which I still use)

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Russell Smith

It breaks my heart that Brother Dave is gone. He really had such a great impact in my life (1984-86) and also since as a friend and example - what a great Pastor, father and family man. Yet all with such a cool , friendly , relaxed  attitude . We shared lots of great experiences together back in the day - praying in rent when totally broke ,to winning people to Christ at the jail on Christmas Eve. I remember the first week end after arriving from New Zealand we drove to the outreach place for street people on 4th and Crocker and on the way he sprang it on me that I was preaching ! He wouldn't take any excuse so I preached, fortunately he seemed satisfied cause i got to do it again many times - a Gilbert entry into ministry! I also remember when my Dad died back in N.Z. the great comfort he and the family were - which showed his amazing pastors heart. Wow I'm really going to miss him , though his reunion with Dan, Joan and Jimmy in Heaven would be something to see. We are praying for you Michelle and the family.

It breaks my heart that Brother Dave is gone. He really had such a great impact in my life (1984-86) and ... Read more It breaks my heart that Brother Dave is gone. He really had such a great impact in my life (1984-86) and also since as a friend... Read more It breaks my heart that Brother Dave is gone. He really... Read more

Danny Gilbert

Amen brother, I know he had good memories of those times. Amen brother, I know he had good memories of those times. Amen brother, I know he had good memories of those ... Read more

Doug & Amy Burton

1988, Bible Baptist Church - Tujunga, CA

I will never forget the day that Pastor Dave met me at the alter as I walked that "long" aisle at BBC Tujunga he gently walked me in back and opened a Bible to show me how Christ died for my sins and was willing for forgive me if I just asked. Almost 3 years later Iwould watch my wife walk the same aisle and with Pastor Dave standing next to me whispered "Breathe and remember practice say (I Do) so you do not squeal". An amazing man - heaven is blessed! Praying for all the Gilbert Family! With much Love!

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Danny Gilbert

Amen, he always had practical wisdom 🙂 Amen, he always had practical wisdom 🙂 Amen, he always had practical wisdom 🙂

Jane Reininger

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Kelly Gilbert

My heart is hurting to have lost one of the best men I've ever known. It was a joy to know him and a privilege to call him Uncle. There are not enough words to describe what he meant to my family.
I loved so many things about who he was....the little things... He had the fastest and sharpest wit. He always sang the loudest during Happy Birthday. He was the best storyteller, and had the best stories....
The Big things.... He showed you by example how family should love and support one another. He was never too busy to sit down and give you advice or talk you through a situation. And He was always able to see the positives to help you through.
There are many more things but these are the things, big and small, that I hold closest in my heart.
I will miss him greatly❤

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Danny Gilbert

Love you. Such a fun and good man. 🙂 Love you. Such a fun and good man. 🙂 Love you. Such a fun and good man. 🙂

Kerri Conner-Stiede

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Kerri Conner-Stiede

Dave was loved by all of us in the Garden Centers at Miner's Ace Hardware. We were saddened to hear of his... Read more Dave was loved by all of us in the Garden Centers at Miner's Ace Hardware. We were saddened to hear of his sudden passing. He ... Read more Dave was loved by all of us in the Garden Centers at... Read more

Danny Gilbert

Thank you so much for your kindness Thank you so much for your kindness Thank you so much for your kindness

Teresa Oliver

We were heartsick when we heard of Bro Gilbert's passing. The whole Gilbert family has been so instrumental in our entire family over the years. It has been a blessing and a privilege to be able to sing for his church when I am in California. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

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Jim Gilbert

Thank you, Teresa. Your kindness and compassion is so appreciated. We will miss dad so much. Thank you, Teresa. Your kindness and compassion is so appreciated. We will miss dad so much. Thank you, Teresa. Your kindness and compassion is ... Read more

Ray Sauter

My deepest condolences to the Gilbert family and to all my brothers and sisters at Bible Baptist Sylmar!

Pastor Dave was my pastor back in early 90s and I am thankful for his friendship, encouragement, and mentorship! I have nothing but fond memories of my time there!

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Danny Gilbert

Amen brother- thank you Amen brother- thank you Amen brother- thank you

Shannon Hanrion

So very very greatful for our Faith, Pastors Daves faithfulness and prayerfulness always strengthend mine. No matter where I have been in my life he was always my Pastor in my heart. Your in my prayers and thoughts always. Love Shannon Hatfield Hanrion

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Barbara Escorza

We are so sorry for your loss. Praying His peace, comfort and love over all of you. Love Barbara and Jessica... Read more We are so sorry for your loss. Praying His peace, comfort and love over all of you. Love Barbara and Jessica We are so sorry for your loss. Praying His peace, comfort... Read more

Samantha Gilbert

Shannon - thank you for your kind thoughts. Shannon - thank you for your kind thoughts. Shannon - thank you for your kind thoughts.

Samantha Gilbert

Barbara and Jessica - Thank you for the kind thoughts and prayers! Barbara and Jessica - Thank you for the kind thoughts and prayers! Barbara and Jessica - Thank you for the kind thoughts... Read more

Joe & Maureen Vaccaro

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Danny Gilbert

Thank you guys for your thoughtfulness and support Thank you guys for your thoughtfulness and support Thank you guys for your thoughtfulness and support

Howard and Connie Hatfield

Bro Dave was our pastor, prayer partner, teacher, best friend and counselor for over 30 years. It will take mighty big shoes to fill the hole he left when he passed away. We will miss his messages he left to "just check up on you guys" and to pray for each others needs. Like one of King David's mighty men, he was a true Champion.

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Danny Gilbert

Howard and Connie Hatfield

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Danny Gilbert

Thank you, We love you guys Thank you, We love you guys Thank you, We love you guys

Justin Gilbert

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Howard and Connie Hatfield

It doesn’td seem real! He has left an E Normas hole in this earth that will be extremely difficult to fill…... Read more It doesn’td seem real! He has left an E Normas hole in this earth that will be extremely difficult to fill… We can only trust ... Read more It doesn’td seem real! He has left an E Normas hole... Read more

Danny Gilbert

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Kathy Gilbert

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Tiffany Kaloustian

2015, Bible Baptist Church

Aiden’s Baptism Sunday... what a blessed day we will always cherish♥️ There are no words to express our love and gratitude for you, Pastor Dave♥️

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Jim Gilbert

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Danny Gilbert

What a great picture, thank you all What a great picture, thank you all What a great picture, thank you all

Jim Gilbert

Thank you so much for everything. We love you guys so much. Thank you so much for everything. We love you guys so much. Thank you so much for everything. We love you guys ... Read more