Dr Bob cared for me and my kids while growing up in Duneland and Long Beach and is included in many of my memories; stitches, tonsils and more! Thanks for having been there for us and others.

Stuart Shaffer
Palm Beach Gardens, FL

I was sad to learn of his passing.  He was our family Dr forever.  Well I know that Cheryl and Russ Preihs will welcome Bob into their arms.  Thank you for your kindness and caring.  Jimmy

Mrs. Gilmore and Family, My deepest condolences go out to you in the loss of such a wonderful man.  I was so saddened to hear of Dr. Bob's passing.  Dr. Bob was my doctor as a child.  From time to time over the years my family and I would reminisce about Dr. Bob and how he was the only one I would let call me Mandy!  He was such a kind and caring man.  He will be greatly missed!

We are so sorry for your loss.  Dr. Bob did brighten a room when he walked in.  You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Mike and Kate Kelley, Michigan City

Helen and family ~  Not only was Dr. Bob the ONLY physician I would've trusted to care for my only daughter, Jenelle, but he was someone that I grew up admiring and lucky to have called friend.  Bob, Helen and my folks, Joyce and Andy Anderson, enjoyed many years as friends playing golf and loving life.  Bob's gentle nature and easy ways were always a warm addition to our house.  He will be remember always, and missed immensely.

  I was so very sorry to learn that Dr. Bob had passed away.  I have such fond memories of him, even though I saw him during circumstances that were not always the best.  He saw me through  serious ilness; often via home visits! He once told me, upon entering our home, and flashing his sparkling smile, that it looked as if I had "combed my hair with an egg beater."   I last saw him at the grocery store store as he was preparing to move south.  My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Judi Stibbie, Long Beach, IN

Dr. Bob was kind and compassionate and was my doctor until I was 18 - I have yet to meet another doctor such as him.    My condolences to all of the Gilmores.

Loving thoughts and prayers to the entire Gilmore family.  Dr. Bob touched thousands of lives in Long Beach/Michigan City not only as a physician but as a compassionate human being.  I know I'll never forget his bright smile & huge hugs whenever I saw him be it on the 4th of July or sledding in his back yard when we were little.

Our deepest condolences from the entire Plummer family - Ann, Stan & Pam

Love,

Pam Plummer, Costa Mesa, CA

Condolences to his family.  He truly was a wonderful man, doctor and friend when needed.  He was our doctor and our childrens doctor for a good many years.  Even when he retired when my son needed him he was there.  He will truly be missed by many and has left this world leaving an imprint on many lives. . . . . Sharon Herod formerly of Michigan City In now living in Cypress Tx

A wonderful Doctor and person with a great smile and sense of humor.
I was glad he was there to care for my three children. Thank you.
Peggie Smith Beilfuss (Jacksonville, Florida)

My condolences to the Gilmore family.  I did not have the pleasure of knowing Dr. Gilmore, but according to my mom, he worked miracles on me when I was a three year old child in the early seventies, and without his professional skill and caring, I might likely not have survived the ordeal.  From what I have heard about him, he was a great Doctor and will be missed greatly.

I am very saddened to hear of Dr. Bob's passing. He was such a wonderful doctor and man. He treated my four children with such care and humor-he was a big man with a big heart who handled a newborn baby with such gentleness! I will never forget how hard it was for him to tell us our nine year old Megan had a brain tumor and we should rush her to Children's Memorial in Chicago. It was tough for him, but he made us feel capable and in control and not let us panic. That was the darkest moment of my life, and he was there to help us. He will never be forgotten. God Bless you all who he leaves behind, may you rest easy knowing how many thousands of lives he has impacted for the better.

Condolences and sympathy to the family. Dr. Bob made life a little easier for so many, caring for the children but also the parents. His smile and humor will be remembered for many years. May he rest in peace.

Dr. Bob was the epitome of what a dedicated doctor could be.  I am thankful my two children were in his care.  His warm and relaxed demeanor was comforting.  He had a great smile and a welcoming way about him.  I thank God for his life.  He was an inspiration to all whose lives he touched.
Laverne Hughes- Michigan City

How fortunate the Elenz family was to have known Dr. Bob.  Carter, Doug and Eileen thrived under his care and thoughtfulness.  Their mom was so very grateful for his knowledge, advice and reassuring manner.  We will always be thankful that we were one of Dr. Bob's patients.  Jerry and Betty Jo Elenz

Myself & my son were patients of Dr.Bob's partner Dr.Marske, but on occassion were treated by Dr.Bob. I remember him as a very kind,caring and gentle man. His warm smile could cure anyone.Please accept our deepest sympathy,thoughts & prayers. May he Rest in Peace.

So sorry to hear of Dr. Bob's passing. He played a big part in the lives of many of us who grew up in Long Beach. Your home was like a second home for me and others and Dr. Bob watched over us until we were in our 20's. He was a great man and I will never forget him and the positive impact he had on my life.Our condolences to Helen ( I will forward this sad news to my Mother), Bob, Pete, Gina and the rest of the Gilmore clan.

Chip and Jenni Werstein
West Hills, Ca.

Dear Helen and Family, Please accept my sympathy.  Dr. Bob is such a staple in my memories of Long Beach.  He was my childrens' Pediatrician and they still talk about their visits to his office!     I remember him as a wonderful man and a great   physician. We will never forget him.
                
Mary Talaga  Kewadin, Michigan

To a great man that will be missed by many. Rest my friend and Dr. of many your healing days are compleated....

A truly inspirational man in my life, who helped in so many ways.  He will be missed for his big smile and keen sense of humor.  He helped me survive life and its daily attacks for many more years than my childhood and did so with the same passion as he did when arrived in this world.  My condolences to his family and friends but he has touched so many lives in so many positive ways.  His memories will live on in all of us.   Thank you "Dr. Bob".

How sad I was to read that Dr. Bob passed away.  He was my Dr. for many years and I LOVED him.  He got me (and my four siblings) through measles, mumps and chicken "pops".  As a matter of fact, the first ears he pierced were mine,then my sisters, back in '60s.  I always had a soft spot in my heart for Dr. Bob.  I've been a nurse for 30+ years and still couldn't have touched as many people as he did.  May you find comfort in the knowledge that Dr. Bob was loved by so many.  My heart goes out to the entire Gilmore family.
Anne (Schumaker) Everett, Gilbert, AZ

Dear Helen and Family,  My sincere sympathy goes out to all of you.  I hope you know you are missed around here and I know that everyone will miss Bob wherever you live.  He had that rare quality of making everyone who knew him his friend as you do as well.  Take care and be good to yourself as I feel that is what Bob would want you to do.  My prayers are with you.  Mary Lou Linnen,  Long Beach, Indiana

Mrs. Gilmore and Family    I am sorry for the loss of our "Dr. Bob" and the time you missed out with him while he cared for so many other children.  While working with him for 14 years, I learned so much,  medically, his mischevious past, and his love for Helen.  He loved to play with his toys in the office, but he did share... his basketball hoop, Snoopy Mobil and instruction on how to play golf!  We had so much fun.  He was so respected, a great diagnostic doctor,with an unbelievable memory. He could remember every family member's name, their school, sport and everything else about them.  He listened to what every mom and dad said about their sick child and the parents hung on to every bit of advise because "Dr. Bob said so".  There will never be another smiling person in many of our lives like him.  Thank you for sharing him with us. Debbie & Tom Irk

Doctor Bob was one of the most caring and gentle man I have had the pleasure of meeting.  I am also glad he was my only sons doctor too.  What a hugh lost but heavens gain.  Till we meet ago.  RIP dr, bob

We have lost a fine physician and a very good friend. We will always remember his smile and great warmth. Helen, you and Bob were always the best couple on the dance floor, enjoying each other with great love. 
Dick and Jean Houck

My condolences to Dr. Bob's family. He was my sons' pediatrician when I was a newcomer to Michigan City in the 60's. He paid a house call and regularly asked about my sons' health. I was very pleased with his treatment of my sons.  Judy Barsic(Michigan City)

Dr. Bob was a wonderful man. You would think no kid wants to go see the doctor, but I actually looked forward to it. I am grateful for his care and compassion.

Dear Mrs. Gilmore and Family:
I, too, want to extend my  deepest sympathy on the passing of Dr. Bob. 
My sister  Lana (now 60) had an appendicitis attack at home when she was 10.  My mom instructed me to "watch" for Dr. Bob. 
I can still see Dr. Bob  "accordion" himself out of his little sports car   to make another of his  many house calls.
And when I was pregnant (30 years ago), I was so happy to know I could count on Dr. Bob to be my baby's doctor. 
How lucky we all were to be  able to share in the life of Dr. Bob.  
Thank you for allowing us to be part of your lives.

Our condolences to the family of Doctor Bob.  What would we have done without him as our children were growing up?  We remember that twice he even made housecalls.  He earned our sincere respect and affection.  We need lots of Doctors (and people) like him.  Again, our sincere sympathy at your (our) loss.

Dr. Bob was my doctor as a child & I remember him walking over to our home(which was on Manhattan St.) to see us when we were too sick to come to the office. He alway's remembered my name through out the years & I was lucky enough to have him as a doctor for my children,  They don't make such great doctor's like him now days. He will be greatly missed.

We send our heartfult condolences to Helen and all of the family and friends of Dr. Bob Gilmore who loved him and mourn his loss.  Although we have been neighbors in Saint Simons for just a short time, Bob always made us feel welcome.  We enjoyed the times that we might be able to share a few minutes with him as he was practicing his golf or sitting on the deck.  We will miss him and his kind smile.

Helen & Family, I am so sorry for the loss of everyones "Dr. Bob" and the time you missed with him while he so willingly helped so many children.  Working with him for 14 years, I learned so much medically, his mischevious past and about golf! We truely had fun.  He had his toys in the office, that he shared with the kiddos, like the basketball hoop , his Snoopy mobil and his instructions on his golf swing. He smiled all the time and listened to every mom and dad tell their story about their sick child or the accomplishments of the other family members.   His memory was unbelievable.  He could remember the names of an entire family, and what each one was doing.
He didn't waste time, He assisted in a C-secton and came right back, while the patients waited, and they would wait forever if they had to,  because they trusted every word he said.  
He even taught my husband how to make a mean martini!!!   We will never meet another person like him.  Thank you for sharing him with all of us.
 Debbie & Tom Irk

Dr. Bob was my doctor during the 50's and 60's he was a warm compassionate person. My condolences to his family on their loss.

Condolences from the Dr Paul (William) Gilmore and wife Melva in Charleston SC.Memories of Dr Bob coming down in the hole of a destroyer in Gitmo and took me to your quarters for some rest and recreation.I gues now Jane and I are all that remain of the William and Mary Dawson Gilmores via Wallace Russel Carie and Alan Gilmores
Let the light of the Lord shine on Bob in the hands of Jesus Chriet.

A great deal of the families in this town were touched by his healing hands. Dr.Bob will be missed in Michigan City. What a wonderful caring man. He will be missed.

What a wonderful, kind, caring man.  Back in the mid 1970's I was a scared 15 year old, not knowing what was happening to me.  He reassured me after finding out I had Type 1 Diabetes, that I could handle it. He saved my life!  Rest In Peace

Dr. Bob was the physician by which all others were judged in my family. He saved both me and my siblings a number of times growing up. My kids were safe because of him. My heart is broken because he is gone. I know he is in Heaven and I hope to see him again someday!

I'm so sorry for your loss Mrs. Gilmore. Dr. Bob was a special man. I remember the thrill when he pierced my ears! Our dog Misty would break through the invisible fence and tear across the golf course and Dr. Bob would laugh and wave as I would chase the dog down. The entire community will miss him. There are hundreds of fond memories of him posted on facebook. Wishing you God's peace.
Stephanie Coburn Kindig

He was my doctor and my children's too.  My sister Mary, who was Handicapp
adored him. There will never be another like him, he is a legend!!
 With deepest sympathy,  Tricia Schult (Michigan City, Indiana)

Heaven Just Received Another Angel

God made very few molds like that of Dr. Bob.  All day people have been sharing in their finest memories of him on MichiganCityLive.com via facebook.  From his house calls arriving in fancy little cars with his little black bag to saving so many peoples lives.  He has impacted so many of our lives by being so loving and compassionate to his profession.  Dr. Bob has always been a part of a legacy of Michigan City.  He will truly be missed.

The Harlib Family
Arlene, Scott, Laura and Tracey

Dr. Bob was a wonderful man. I loved him so much, he finally had to tell me I had to change doctors at age 21! My favorite exam room was the one where I got "to look at the lead dog's nose" while he checked my eyes. My condolences to the family.

I have so many kind memories of Dr. Bob.  In 1977 I was a young mommy who didn't know what I was doing, but Dr. Bob always assured me and helped me.  He was a wonderful man and a wonderful doctor.  I will never forget him!

He always had a smile on his face when he came in the room.  He was an incredible man.  He always made me feel better!  My sympathy to the family.  We will see you again Dr. Bob.

Dr. Bob was a godsend. He was the best peditrician that I have ever witnessed. He cared about his patients, me being one of them. He was greatly loved and will be missed dearly!

I grew up in Long Beach what seems to be a million years ago, and knew Pete Gilmore from school. I also had the awesome priviledge of having Dr. Bob care for my two oldest children when they were small. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy to all of the family in this time of loss and sorrow. May God bless you all. Rest in the assurance that Dr. Bob is in a much better place than we are, and not in any pain. Patti Cammett

Being the only other "Gunnery" grad from MC probably spared me from being killed by Bob, as I was a lousy patient.  My favorite memory dates back a couple of decades when we were shooting off fireworks across Lake Claire on the 4th holiday.  One rocket got way, and instead of going up, fired directly across the Lake where the Gilmores were having a party.  Through the darkness I heard a raspy voice yell, "Don't shoot me, I'm a baby doctor."

I called him dad.  No one could ask for a better role model and friend.  He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

very sad day, dr . gilmore was one of a kind. He also was my dr growing up in michigan city years ago. reast in peace doc!!!!!!! Steve Poole

"A most precious treasure of the community. He was a wonderful neighbor, friend and doctor to all my children. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him." Colette Golightly Bahamas

There are times when words are inadequate to describe what a good a person that Dr. Bob was.  Dr. Bob was a warm and caring person who always made everyone feel comfortable around him. He cared for our children in Michigan City. I know that our three children will feel sad when they hear of his passing. He was a great person, a great doctor, a great family man. The smile in his picture is heart warming. That is the way that he will always be remembered. We are all better people because we knew Dr. Bob. Our sympathy goes out to all of his family members.

Scott W. Hoffman
Born 2-6-61
2220 Oriole Trail
1961-1967
He was our family's pediatrition.
What a great man he was. I have only very nice memories of him and always will have.
We lived just down the fairway from him and can remember him giving us rides on his gas powered, I believe royal blue golf cart.
You could tell even as a child what a kind and gentle man he was.
I can say that it would be nice if the rest of his profession could follow his example of kindness and professionalism.
Rest In Peace Dr. Bob.
You WILL be missed by all of YOUR children.
My condolences to his family and friends.

Dear Mrs. Gilmore,

It is with great sadness that I read about Dr. Bob's death in this morning's paper.  He truly was a wonderful Dr. and I loved taking our 3 children to Dr. Bob after the death of Dr. Armstrong.  They were with him until they went off to college.  Jack has such fond memories of all of you.  Just a few days ago Sam Fergurson was over and Jack, Tim, Dick & Sam were discussing the good times all of you had at Bankson Lake many many years ago.  You have our sympathy and prayers.  Dr. Bob leaves a great legacy for many in Michigan City and other places.  Sincerely, Jack & Liz Armstrong

My doctor and my children's doctor.  He was a wonderful man.  
Kathy Keen Simpson

My condolences go out to Mrs.Gilmore and the family of Dr. Robert Gilmore. I worked nine wonderful years for Dr. Bob. It was not even far to call it a job because he made every day fun and exciting. Yes we had sick children coming into the office but they were always happy to see him. It was Nurse Jenny they were afraid of! Dr. Bob was my Pediatrician. We would be really sick when Mom and Dad would call him but by the time he would arrive at the house we would be greeting him at the door. We liked those safety pops he had in his bag! I cannnot imagine how much you are going to miss him. I have missed him all of these years since he retired and moved away. The memories we all have of him will live on forever!! God Bless you all for sharing him with us for all of these years especially you Mrs. Gilmore he loved you so much!!
Most Sincerely, John and Pamela Jasniewski Michigan City, Indiana

Helen, Doc was certainly a hero of men.  At our get-togethers at Sea Palms, he was the one who could light up the whole room with his presence & that smile.  I will always remember the story he told about delivering the babies (twins) early in his career, & then the mom named them Helen & Bob.  We are so glad that he was able to touch our lives.

A wonderful man, great friend and neighbor and our pediatrician, a true icon  admired by all.  He leaves behind a wonderful family and an adoring public. We will miss him.

Lee W. Dabagia

Condolences to the Gilmore family.  Dr. Bob was not only my pediatrician but my childrens too when we lived in MC.  I trusted him completely when it came to diagnosis.  He will be sadly missed.  A great memory I will cherish is my ex-husband being able to give Dr. & Mrs. Gilmore tickets to the Masters practice round one year down here in Augusta.  Rest peacefully with God and his angels Dr. Bob.

Tara (Swirski) Dabkowski

Bob, we loved you and love Helen.  We will miss your cheery demeanor and wonderful smile.  Frances and I will be out of town for your funeral, but you know we are with you in love and spirit.

With greatest respect and admiration,

Millard and Frances Allen

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Dr. Robert William Gilmore

May 25, 1920 – May 30, 2010

Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home

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