Gilbert Joseph Weiss Obituary (1934 - 2010)

Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Gilbert Joseph Weiss passed away peacefully Tuesday, February 23, 2010. He was born September 30, 1934 to Karl and Theresia Weiss. He was the 8th of ten children in a hard-working family filled with love and laughter. He married his high-school sweetheart, the love of his life, Sharon Wood, on October 30, 1953 in the Salt Lake City Temple. He was the proud and loving father of five children: Debra (Robert) Hansen of Murray, Christopher (Janene) Weiss of Lehi, Cheryl Weiss of Murray, Terri (Pete) Corack of South Salt Lake, and Amy (Brian) Erickson of Grantsville. Gil was raised in Salt Lake City, graduated from South High School and attended BYU on an art scholarship. He painted for Lagoon for several years but worked as a jeweler for most of his career. He enjoyed hunting and fishing with his family and loved the mountains. He was a gifted artist and poet, sharing both gifts with all he met. Gilbert was a member of the LDS Church, served as Bishop for 7 years, on the high counsel, and many other positions in the church. He loved teaching gospel doctrine and serving as ward mission leader. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Karl; sister, Daisy Murphy; and father-in-law, Theron Wood. He is survived by his sweetheart of 56 years; his children; 18 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and many beloved family members and friends. His family will remember his strong testimony, tender heart, love of learning, sense of humor and his love of family. Funeral services will be Saturday, February 27, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at the Murray 16th Ward, 619 W. 5750 So. Viewings will be held at the church Friday evening from 6-8 p.m. and Saturday from 10-10:45 a.m. Interment will follow at Garland City Cemetery at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday.