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In Memory

David G Gilpin - Class Of 1967

David G Gilpin

David G. Gilpin

December 6, 1947 ~ February 22, 2019 (age 71)

David G. Gilpin, 71 years old, passed away at 9:03 p.m. on Friday, February 22, 2019, at the St. Joseph Health Systems, Mishawaka.  David was born on December 6, 1947 in Kalamazoo, MI to the late Gerald M. and M. Elaine (Davidson) Gilpin.  He has lived most of his life in South Bend.  David retired in 2000 after 17 years with Bergen Brunswig in shipping and receiving.  He also worked for seven years with Expedited Freight Automotive Parts.  David was a graduate of Riley High School and proudly served his country with the United States Army during the Vietnam Conflict.

 

David is survived by his two nieces, Lynn (Rick) Drzewiecki and Lisa (Dan) Englebert, both of South Bend; and nephew, Thomas (Elizabeth) Whitmer of Washington.  He is also survived by extended family.  Along with his parents, one sister, Jill Whitmer, and one brother, John S. Gilpin, preceded him in death.

 

Funeral services for David will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at the Palmer Funeral Home-Guisinger Chapel, 3718 S. Michigan Street, South Bend.  Friends may visit with the family from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home.  Military graveside services will be held at Southlawn Cemetery, South Bend where he will be laid to rest in the Veteran’s section. 

 

In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of David G. Gilpin may be donated to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas  66675-8517.  Online condolences may be offered to the David’s family at www.palmerfuneralhomes.com. 

02/26/2019 JFC