Rotary president was gruff but giving [Daily Pilot, Costa Mesa, Calif.]
By Bradley Zint, Daily Pilot, Costa Mesa, Calif. | |
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Friends and colleagues of
Gilbert was born and raised in
Gilbert, who lived in Dover Shores, had a long career in the insurance business and a lifelong strong work ethic, his family wrote in his paid obituary published in the Daily Pilot. It was an attitude that must've had its beginnings when he "pumped gas at Standard Oil," they wrote.
Gilbert was admitted to the
While raising his children in
De Boom, who writes the Pilot's "
"During the pledge of allegiance, you could always hear Roger's distinct voice a half a step above everybody else,"
"He was a great mentor to me," Hossfeld said. "He helped me for many years in my preparation to become our club president."
Gilbert had a warm and "free-giving heart," but was very matter of fact, Hossfeld added.
"Everybody in our club has the highest respect for Roger," Hossfeld said. "If you had a problem, you'd come to him. He was always a huge help."
Newport-Balboa President
"His opinions in the board meetings were always the most respected," Thielen said. "He had a profound way of providing clarity to difficult situations, clarity to opaque issues."
"He's a huge loss to our club," Thielen added. "He was the rock of our club."
Gilbert is survived by his wife, Jocelyn, sons
A public service is at
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the
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