Till the end of his days Gil always greeted everyone with a “Howdy” or a “Hey kiddo.” He had a welcoming personality and started everyday happily whistling. He was a strong man who gave much to his family, always worked hard and was generous to all he knew.
Gil was born in Seattle, Wash. to Sylvia and Gilbert Ward. He grew up in Seattle, Portland and Salem.
After serving in WWII he met his wife…
