Date Of Death: December 23, 2008
John Robert (Bob) Gilmour, 66, of Indianapolis passed away December 23rd.Bob was born in Terre Haute in 1942, to Robert W. and Norma (Cosand) Gilmour.He was a retired Vocational Rehabiliation Counselor for the State of Indiana. Bob was a former President of the Indiana State Employee’s Association.He is survived by his sons John Gilmour II and James Gilmour, both of Indianapolis; brother William Gilmour of Riley, IN; sister Susan Stevens of Clinton, IL; granddaughters Cierra, Kayla, Haley; grandsons Blade, Brass, Zachary, Shane, and Chad, and several nieces & nephews.At his request, no formal services will be held. Donations may be made to Riley Children’s Hospital.
Jim Gilmour says
Dad, my memories of you will always be in my mind and in my heart. You did so much to help me become the man that I am today. The things you taught me will never be forgotten. My sons always enjoyed the time you spent with them and I’m sure they will always remember the good times that you shared with them. One of the fondest things I remember was everytime you thought I, or my brother did something was to tell us that we need to learn “R-E-S-P-O-N-S-I-B-I-L-I-T-Y”….lesson learned, Dad…lesson learned. I hope that I have done enough to make you proud of the person and the son that I am. I love you very much, Dad…I miss you already…tell Mom, PaPa and Nanny that I love them, too.
Cierra G says
cant believe it was so soon. ill miss you and love you for ever and always. rather your here or there you’ll be with me everywhere
<3
Maretta Hostetler says
Dad,
You have taught and encouraged me so much throughout the last 20 years. You cheered me on through life and nursing school and you brought me to tears on my graduation day. Thank you for being you and guiding me with your wisdom. I will miss you forever and always. You have been my dad no matter what happened and for this I thank you
Love always
Maretta
Stacy Gilmour says
I have so much I want to say to you that I don’t even know where to begin. I want to thank you for always being there especially at the darkest time of my life. I will miss all of our endless phone conversations and all of your little quirks and sayings.You are one of the most loving and caring people I have ever met in my life and I feel very lucky to have known you and been your daughter.I was lucky enough to have had two wonderful dads.You have always been there endlessly for all of the people in your life no matter what and that made you a very special person and a very honorable man. Though you may not of realized it,your son shares some of the same qualities.The last few weeks have been hard but it was worth it because I got to give you back just a little compared to all you have given to all of us. I’m glad that I could be there for you to show you the love and support that you needed when you needed it most. I love you and will miss you very much and I look forward to meeting you again someday.
haley says
papa!
forever missed never forgotten<3
loooveee youuuu!!! forever and always
love haley. muah
John Gilmour says
Dad,
I wanted to take a few minute to let you know a few things.Thank you for all you have done for me.You tsught me how to stand up for myself and to be strong and to always finish what you started.You always had P-A-T-I-E-N-C-E with me and never got discouraged.You were always there to catch me when I fell and always there for me no matter what.Your speeches never went unheard.I learned alot from you though I don’t always show it.I’m glad i could be there for you the last few weeks like you were always there for me.I knew it would be very hard but I didn’t care you are my DAD and I will always love you.It is Christmas day and it doesn’t feel the same without you.I know I will see you and mom again someday.Until then I love you and miss you dearly.Tell mom Hi and that i love and miss her too.Merry Christmas to you both.
Love,
Your son John Boy
Steve Highsmith says
To the family: So sorry to hear of your loss. Good friend–Class of 1960–Garfield High School–Terre Haute, IN. Would someone from the family please contact me? –Steve Highsmith
(317) 387-0867
John D Zigler says
I remember him as we walked down the old neighbor hood roads when we were 6 yrs old going to Rankin school.He always was easy to talk to and he would listen and had a great smile. He will be sorely missed.
Shane Gilmour says
Papa i miss u a whole whole bunch. it was an awkward christmas without u and it will be a weird raceday without u being with us we all miss u and we all love u like my dad told me yesterday u will always be in my heart and u will always be in my head gotta go papa talk to u later love u
Susan Stevens says
John R GilmourII says
Hi Dad,this will be my last entry to you. Thankyou for all the wonderful years you gave to me and Jim. You were always there for us like you said you would be,and you were. I wish every father could learn what values you taught us,maybe the world would be a better place! Until we meet again, Semper Fi Dad, Semper Fi! Love always and forever, your son,Johnboy L/CPL U.S.M.C.
Judy Swanner says
Dear GÇ£Charlie BobGÇ¥
I canGÇÖt begin to tell you how much it has meant to me to know you!!
To know you is to love you!!
When I think of you, a smile just pops up….because you brought so much joy.
You never bragged about your self………but you bragged about the children and the grandchildren…………my how you love them. Giving them ALL the benefit of your years of experience and the wisdom you acquired from your many experiences.
I remember you telling me that you had to do that GÇ£for them, if someone doesnGÇÖt help them understand how things are they are gonna lean the hard wayGÇ¥
I hope with all my heart that I am still in your GÇ£computer banksGÇ¥ you are certainly in mine.
I so wish we had those missed early years together.
I will miss our talks more than anyone will ever know. You have been my rock!!!
Shane Gilmour says
Hey papa im back im just thinking of u and all the times we spent together and i loved every moment of them i just really miss you and its really tough without u and there isnt a day left that i havent thought about you but im looking at u right now u may be in an urn but ur here with us everyday…..gosh u were just such a wonderful papa always had stories to tell i just wish u wouldnt have wanted it and i would give anything to have u back and everybody misses u i just dont want to go to the race without u that was urs mine and my dads time that was our time to be together and i always looked forward to it becuz of that im never taking athat time for granted ever espicially without u papa well i gotta go papa its 2 in the morning i will talk to you later i promise..love u
Shane Gilmour says
Hey papa im back im just thinking of u and all the times we spent together and i loved every moment of them i just really miss you and its really tough without u and there isnt a day left that i havent thought about you but im looking at u right now u may be in an urn but ur here with us everyday…..gosh u were just such a wonderful papa always had stories to tell i just wish u wouldnt have wanted it and i would give anything to have u back and everybody misses u i just dont want to go to the race without u that was urs mine and my dads time that was our time to be together and i always looked forward to it becuz of that im never taking athat time for granted ever espicially without u papa well i gotta go papa its 2 in the morning i will talk to you later i promise..love u
Uncle John says
To all my nieces’ and nephews,this is what you’r Papa want’s you all to know! “RESPECT your parents and who you are as well.Never forget from where you came,if so,you’ve forgotten who you are and you may not suceed. Bob Gilmour,summer of 1986,before I went to the Marine Corp. Your Son’s ,John & Jim Love you dad,Semper Fi xoxoxo
Lorrie Stevens says
He was my uncle. i love and miss him soo much its hard to believe he’s really gone. he is missed deeply.
Shane Gilmour says
Hey papa i was just looking at your urn. I was just missing you. We all miss you here and wish you would’t have left, but you left and we all respect you. We missand love you papa see ya.
Shane Chad Gilmour says
Hey papa we want to talk to you for awhile. We hope yoour havin fun up there. I hope you love seeing all the people you have missed so much. Well we wre just thinking about you. We will talk to you later its 3 a.m. we are gonna get to sleep. See ya papa we love and miss you!!!
Veronica Greene says
rest in peace sir. I am trying to get in touch with your son John, I am an old friend of his. I hope he still reads this and i am sorry he lost both you and his mom. i am sorry to intrude here John, but its only place i could find your name. Please contact me to chat sometime. My email is gypsyangelxx1969@aol.com
John Gilmour says
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Hi dad,just wanted to take a minute to tell ya happy birthday.hope birthdays in heaven are as good there 4u as they were here.love you and miss you. Semper Fi Dad
Jim Gilmour says
One year later and I don’t miss you any less than what I did when you first left us on that icy afternoon. Sometimes I just sit here in my recliner at night when everybody is asleep and just think about some of the things that you used to tell me about what it would be like when I have kids of my own. And I must say, for the most part, you were right. All the times I said “I’m not gonna make my kid do this”, now I see that it is important that they do it. It isn’t the chore or duty, but the importance of the act itself that matters. Once again, lesson learned. I miss you dearly…tell everyone in heaven that I love them too. Merry Christmas Dad.
john gilmour says
Hi dad I just wanted to say hi and hope all is well. Xmas and new years was ok but not like before. I still remember Jim and mines xmas,always great. Thank you both for that. Well ur also a great grandpa as of 12-3-09. Kayla had a baby girl named Taylor she’s very cute. Like my brother said we miss you no more today than that icy afternoon when your work here was apparently done. Job well done Dad,very well done. Well hope xmas and New Years were good for ya all. Tell everyone up there that me and my brother miss you all dearly. Gotta go for now but I’ll be back. Love you and miss you Dad. Semper Fi as always. John.
john gilmour says
Happy fathers day Dad. Hope you are enjoying yourself Miss ya and love you, John Boy. Semper Fi.
Maretta says
Hi Dad You’ve been on my mind a lot lately so I figure you are trying to tell me something, now just to figure out what about which lol. Just wanted to let you know I love and miss you just as much as ever. I miss our Five hour conversations every week Hated to think of your bill for phone … I feel you know exactly what’s happening and trying to continue to guide me with your wisdom from summer land. You are a great papa times 3 and 2 on the way. I know you are taking care of our Blayklee and loving and kissing on the giggle bug just as we used to have the privilege of doing. Well dad I will see you one day ( that is if I don’t strangle your granddaughters because obviously your lessons of P-A-T-I-E-N-C-E and R-E-S-P-O-N-S-I-B-I-L-I-T-Y just doesn’t click and I’m doing my best to let them figure it out on their own without falling down too hard. Because you know them damn Gilmour’s being hard headed and having to take the hard road 90% of time. (Make that 99%). Blessed Be DAD oh and BTW I’m keeping my promise that you coerced me to make. One day soon dad.