Representative Ernest W. Gilson View All Years

ERNEST W. GILSON

Mr. Speaker: Your committee, appointed to prepare a suitable resolution commemorating the life, character, and public service of the late Honorable Ernest W. Gilson begs to submit the following Memorial:

Ernest Gilson was born July 25, 1930 in Blairsburg, Iowa. He was the son of James and Lulu Mae France Gilson. He attended the University of Iowa before joining the U.S. Air Force and serving in England. After his honorable discharge, he moved to Missouri before moving to Bayard in 1965. He coached football and track and taught social sciences at Bayard High School. He retired from the Panorama School District in 1992. Mr. Gilson was a member of Omar B. Shearer American Legion Post 124.

Mr. Gilson, a democrat, served one term in the House of Representatives from 1977-1978.

Mr. Gilson passed away on January 14, 2002. He is survived by his wife Shirley; a son, Kirby of Urbandale; a daughter, Janel Brush of Jefferson; a brother, Rich of Guthrie Center; and six grandchildren.

Now Therefore, Be It Resolved By The House Of Representatives Of The Seventy-Ninth General Assembly Of Iowa, That in the passing of the Honorable Ernest W. Gilson, the State has lost an honored citizen and a faithful and useful public servant, and the House by this Resolution would express its appreciation of his service.

Be It Further Resolved, That a copy of this Resolution be spread upon the Journal of the House, and that the Chief Clerk be directed to forward an enrolled copy to the family of the deceased.

MIKE O’BRIEN

GEORGE EICHHORN

JODI TYMESON

Committee