I still miss, and often think of, Gil and Shirley.  They left too soon. May they rest in peace.

It is hard to believe Gil has been gone a year and Shirley two years.  He and Shirley were treasured friends and we miss their visits to Green Valley, AZ.

They will always hold a place in our hearts and memories of the times we spent with them.

May they rest in peace.

Kathy Shertz

Almost all my memories  of Gil were from our days and nights  in the army where we basically camped out on hill tops or hill sides not to far from the Ho Chi Min Trail. It must have been during the holiday season that Gil had received a good sized package that I think his Aunt had sent. Pretty sure  there were cookies and a few other treats  that were shared with the other men.  Besides the treats there was also  a nice big beautiful Bowie Knife with a real shinny blade. I grabbed the knife and threw it at a tree trunk hoping to stick it and the blade snapped in two. I thought I was going to catch heck from Gil. Gil's reaction was, I didn't want to carry the darn thing anyway. 

I'll miss you, sorry we weren't able to get together one last time..............



Gil was one of my favorite customers at the bank.  A while back he came in and we were talking about his military service and his college days at Michigan Tech, I told him how much I loved the UP and how I was hoping that when my son grows up he will attend Michigan Tech as well.  Gil showed up about a month later and had a school tshirt for my son, and always took the time to ask about him. I will definitely miss talking to him.

So many sweet memories of my brother Gil. Way to many to mention.

 A man of few words but always so spot on.  We would talk often and be there for each other.  A quick call or text would always brighten my day. We would share  our dreams of life.  Talk of the past and give encouragement for the future.. He would always share his God moments with me. A story quick and to the point. 

Gil you will always be in my heart.❤️  XO

I'd first met Gilbert in August of 1969 not far from Pleku at Landing Zone Bass in the Central Highlands of South Vietnam. The thing that struck me the most was his straight blond hair. Never thought he'd end up bald as I am. I think he was 20 then. Lost contact with Gil when I left the war a month before he did. In 2008 I'd been trying to locate anyone I served with in Nam and happened to locate a website that our unit had online. 1st Bn. 22nd inf. 4th Inf Div.. There was Gilbert and his blond hair. We'd got together a couple times in 2009 and talked about having another reunion before one of us dropped dead. I'm sure we will be able to meet not to far in the distant future. Loyal, honest, and trustworthy are the first things that come to my mind when I think of Gil. 

We are saddened by the loss of our friend, Gil.  We had just taken him to the airport for his return home on Thursday.  We spent time with him while he was here at his Green Valley home  for the two weeks and sat around the dinner table Wednesday evening talking about his plans to come back in October.  There was no hint that we would not see him again.  

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Sam, Erin and family.  We will always remember Gil, for his kindness and thoughtfulness. We will miss him as much as we miss Shirley.  They were true friends. 

May he rest in peace.  

His forever friends,
John and Kathy Shertz in Green Valley, AZ



 Mom and I have been sharing so many Uncle Gil and Aunt Shirley memories over the past few days. Beach trip memories, Uncle Gil fishing off the pier, Uncle Gil walking my sister down the aisle at her wedding,  Aunt Shirley and I laughing at a funny, that only her and I noticed at my sister's wedding dinner,  trips to NC to visit, Uncle Gil being  a supportive older brother to Mom when my Dad passed away,  my wedding, receiving surprises in the mail that he made, the last dinner we shared together in MI, every memory I have and chat with mom over the last few days, I realize, Uncle Gil was always the brother and Uncle who was always there for us. We love you Uncle Gil!



So sad so see this, especially after Shirley leaving us too soon! Gil was a class act! Always enjoyed his stories on history and time spent serving! Had many great dinners and laughs with the Browns in their home in Green Valley, AZ! Gil, sad to see you leave this earth but glad you are reunited with Shirley!  Love ya both!

OBITUARIO

Gilbert Allen Brown

13 mayo, 1949 – 7 agosto, 2021

Koops Funeral Chapel

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