Elizabeth W. Gilbert

Boonville - Elizabeth (Walton) Gilbert, 92, formerly of the Korber Road, Barneveld, widow of Forrest D., passed away on Monday, January 27, 2014 at Sunset Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Boonville. Elizabeth was born on January 22, 1922 in Ilion, a daughter of Frank R. and Edna Ritter Walton. She was raised in Boonville, where she attended school, graduating from Boonville High School with the Class of 1940. For many years she was employed at the Franjo Theater in Boonville, where she sold tickets and popcorn. On July 26, 1941 Elizabeth was united in marriage to Edward L. Myers. Mr. Meyers, a veteran of WWII, passed away on November 17, 1981. On February 9, 1985, Elizabeth was married to Forrest D. Gilbert. Mr. Gilbert passed away on December 6, 1998. Elizabeth is survived by her sisters-in-law, Esther Bidwell, Barneveld, and Joyce Daily, Remsen, and several nieces and nephews, including Butch Gilbert, Barneveld, and Brian Bidwell, Holland Patent. She was also predeceased by her sisters: Isabella, Mary and Edna, and her brother Fred. In keeping with her wishes there will be no services. Interment in the spring will be in Boonville Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Stevens-Swan Humane Society, 5664 Horatio Street, Utica, New York 13502.