Mr. Gary "Nick" E. Gilman

MAR 28, 1943 - AUG 5, 2010

Gary "Nick'' Eugene Gilman drew his last breath and passed from this life

into eternity on Thursday morning, August 5th, in Modesto. He was 67 years old.

Gary was a long time resident of Modesto before moving to Waterford, CA,

five years ago, when he married Mona on July 2, 2005.

Gary served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He also was retired from

the Ford Motor Company. He was a dedicated and obsessive bowler and an avid

Oakland Raiders fan.

Gary is survived by his loving wife Mona P. Ward-Gilman, children Charlene, Christine,

Chad, Amanda, Stephanie and others whom he chose to call his own, especially

Amber, Cody and Arnold. He is also survived by grandchildren Crystal, Jonathan, Blake,

Heather, Dayton, Audree, Mia; step-dad Marvin Henderson, siblings Gail Rogers,

Frank Henderson, Linda Elledge and Terry Gilman.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, August 12th from 4:00 to 8:00 PM with a

Chapel service (Riverside Chapel) on Friday, August 13th at 10:00 AM, both held at

Lakewood Funeral Home, 900 Santa Fe, Hughson, CA.

Family requests that no flowers be sent. Donations are being taken by

Yosemite Lanes Bowl for burial expenses on behalf of the family.

On line guestbook available at www.lakewoodhughson.com www.modbee.com/obituaries

Published in the Modesto Bee on August 10, 2010

Arrangements under the direction of Lakewood Funeral Home, Hughson, CA.