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Gilbert Dalton “Gil” Schoonover, Jr., 63, of Temecula, California born and raised in Elkhurst (Clay County), West Virginia, climbed his final mountain on Wednesday, October 26th, 2022. He passed while hiking one of his favorite trails behind his home.

Gil was born on May 12, 1959. As a boy, he spent many days along the Elk river, hunting and fishing with his father, Gabo, and getting into mischief with his sisters and cousins.

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I’m so sorry to hear about Gil.  He was a Karate student of mine while he was at WV Tech.  He also became an assistant …
I’m so sorry to hear about Gil.  He was a Karate student of mine while he was at WV Tech.  He also …
I’m so sorry to hear about Gil.  He was a Karate student of mine…
My husband and I were incredibly saddened to hear about Gil. Gil sold us a car at Toyota about a year ago and we just c…
My husband and I were incredibly saddened to hear about Gil. Gil sold us a car at Toyota about a ye…
My husband and I were incredibly saddened to hear about Gil. Gil…

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What were Gilbert's favorite foods?
Whole-food, plant based!
Whole-food, plant based!
Whole-food, plant based!
What were Gilbert's favorite songs or musical artists?
Led Zeppelin, Creedence Clearwater Revival
Led Zeppelin, Creedence Clearwater Revival
Led Zeppelin, Creedence Clearwater Revival

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May 12th, 1959
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Passed away

October 26th, 2022
Temecula, CA

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Gilbert "Gil" Schoonover, Jr.