Gilbert George Tobler
Gilbert George Tobler died on January 7, 2005 from complications related to a brain tumor.
Gilbert had the good fortune of being born and raised in Santa Clara, Utah by his parents George Ensign Tobler and Otillia Katherine Ence. Gil left Southern Utah in 1942 to serve in the military. After World War II he returned to Utah. He studied at the University of Utah and was an excellent student.
He was also a great athlete. He helped the University of Utah football team win their conference title in 1947 and 1948. He was second in the nation for the most interceptions in 1948 and is in the U's record book for returning a kick-off for 103 yards. Gilbert was recruited to play professional football by a number of teams in the NFL. What is extraordinary is that he turned down those offers to serve a mission in South Africa. Upon return from his mission, he married his beloved friend of seven years, Marva Jean Paxman. Gil and Marva were married in September of 1951 in the Salt Lake Temple.
In 1955, he graduated from the University of Utah Medical School and specialized in orthopedic surgery. After practicing in Seattle, San Francisco, and New York in the Public Health Service, he and his family settled in Salt Lake City. He worked on staff at the Salt Lake Clinic and at LDS Hospital. He also donated his time and medical skills to those who didn't have access to affordable health care.
Gil was a faithful member of the LDS Church in every sense. He spent countless hours studying and pondering the Gospel with an open mind, honest heart and with great faith.
He was truly a humble servant. What is remarkable about Gil is that he was always loyal and always worked within the Church to make it a more perfect institution.
Gil served the Church in a number of capacities. He was on the LDS General Board Athletic Committee for 13 years. With his wife Marva, Gil served 18 months as a Church service missionary in New Zealand, and together they also served a Central City Service Mission in Salt Lake City. Gil's family admires the unity with which Gil and Marva worked together in the service of others.
Above all, Gil was unselfish and compassionate. He was generous with his material possessions as well as with his spirituality. We'll miss his great smile and quick humor.
He is survived by his wife Marva, children Teri Bates (Peter), Cindy Hintze (Larry), Jacki Hatfield (Kris), Stephen Tobler (Silvia), Anne Andrew (Chris), and James Tobler (Debora). He is also survived by 16 grandchildren and a great-grandson.
The family will greet friends and relatives at Garner Funeral Home at 1001 11th Avenue (across from the Salt Lake City Cemetery) on Wednesday, January 12th from 6-8 p.m. and at the Emigration Stake Center in Salt Lake City on 2nd Avenue and K Street on Thursday, January 13th from 11-11:45 a.m. Funeral services will be held at the Emigration Stake Center on Thursday, Jan. 13th at 12 noon.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Gil's name to the Perpetual Education Fund of the LDS Foundation or to Doctors Without Borders which serves humanitarian needs in crisis situations.
Deseret News | Salt Lake City, Utah | January 9, 2005
Gilbert George Tobler died on January 7, 2005 from complications related to a brain tumor.
Gilbert had the good fortune of being born and raised in Santa Clara, Utah by his parents George Ensign Tobler and Otillia Katherine Ence. Gil left Southern Utah in 1942 to serve in the military. After World War II he returned to Utah. He studied at the University of Utah and was an excellent student.
He was also a great athlete. He helped the University of Utah football team win their conference title in 1947 and 1948. He was second in the nation for the most interceptions in 1948 and is in the U's record book for returning a kick-off for 103 yards. Gilbert was recruited to play professional football by a number of teams in the NFL. What is extraordinary is that he turned down those offers to serve a mission in South Africa. Upon return from his mission, he married his beloved friend of seven years, Marva Jean Paxman. Gil and Marva were married in September of 1951 in the Salt Lake Temple.
In 1955, he graduated from the University of Utah Medical School and specialized in orthopedic surgery. After practicing in Seattle, San Francisco, and New York in the Public Health Service, he and his family settled in Salt Lake City. He worked on staff at the Salt Lake Clinic and at LDS Hospital. He also donated his time and medical skills to those who didn't have access to affordable health care.
Gil was a faithful member of the LDS Church in every sense. He spent countless hours studying and pondering the Gospel with an open mind, honest heart and with great faith.
He was truly a humble servant. What is remarkable about Gil is that he was always loyal and always worked within the Church to make it a more perfect institution.
Gil served the Church in a number of capacities. He was on the LDS General Board Athletic Committee for 13 years. With his wife Marva, Gil served 18 months as a Church service missionary in New Zealand, and together they also served a Central City Service Mission in Salt Lake City. Gil's family admires the unity with which Gil and Marva worked together in the service of others.
Above all, Gil was unselfish and compassionate. He was generous with his material possessions as well as with his spirituality. We'll miss his great smile and quick humor.
He is survived by his wife Marva, children Teri Bates (Peter), Cindy Hintze (Larry), Jacki Hatfield (Kris), Stephen Tobler (Silvia), Anne Andrew (Chris), and James Tobler (Debora). He is also survived by 16 grandchildren and a great-grandson.
The family will greet friends and relatives at Garner Funeral Home at 1001 11th Avenue (across from the Salt Lake City Cemetery) on Wednesday, January 12th from 6-8 p.m. and at the Emigration Stake Center in Salt Lake City on 2nd Avenue and K Street on Thursday, January 13th from 11-11:45 a.m. Funeral services will be held at the Emigration Stake Center on Thursday, Jan. 13th at 12 noon.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Gil's name to the Perpetual Education Fund of the LDS Foundation or to Doctors Without Borders which serves humanitarian needs in crisis situations.
Deseret News | Salt Lake City, Utah | January 9, 2005
Gilbert George Tobler
Gilbert George Tobler died on January 7, 2005 from complications related to a brain tumor.
Gilbert had the good fortune of being born and raised in Santa Clara, Utah by his parents George Ensign Tobler and Otillia Katherine Ence. Gil left Southern Utah in 1942 to serve in the military. After World War II he returned to Utah. He studied at the University of Utah and was an excellent student.
He was also a great athlete. He helped the University of Utah football team win their conference title in 1947 and 1948. He was second in the nation for the most interceptions in 1948 and is in the U's record book for returning a kick-off for 103 yards. Gilbert was recruited to play professional football by a number of teams in the NFL. What is extraordinary is that he turned down those offers to serve a mission in South Africa. Upon return from his mission, he married his beloved friend of seven years, Marva Jean Paxman. Gil and Marva were married in September of 1951 in the Salt Lake Temple.
In 1955, he graduated from the University of Utah Medical School and specialized in orthopedic surgery. After practicing in Seattle, San Francisco, and New York in the Public Health Service, he and his family settled in Salt Lake City. He worked on staff at the Salt Lake Clinic and at LDS Hospital. He also donated his time and medical skills to those who didn't have access to affordable health care.
Gil was a faithful member of the LDS Church in every sense. He spent countless hours studying and pondering the Gospel with an open mind, honest heart and with great faith.
He was truly a humble servant. What is remarkable about Gil is that he was always loyal and always worked within the Church to make it a more perfect institution.
Gil served the Church in a number of capacities. He was on the LDS General Board Athletic Committee for 13 years. With his wife Marva, Gil served 18 months as a Church service missionary in New Zealand, and together they also served a Central City Service Mission in Salt Lake City. Gil's family admires the unity with which Gil and Marva worked together in the service of others.
Above all, Gil was unselfish and compassionate. He was generous with his material possessions as well as with his spirituality. We'll miss his great smile and quick humor.
He is survived by his wife Marva, children Teri Bates (Peter), Cindy Hintze (Larry), Jacki Hatfield (Kris), Stephen Tobler (Silvia), Anne Andrew (Chris), and James Tobler (Debora). He is also survived by 16 grandchildren and a great-grandson.
The family will greet friends and relatives at Garner Funeral Home at 1001 11th Avenue (across from the Salt Lake City Cemetery) on Wednesday, January 12th from 6-8 p.m. and at the Emigration Stake Center in Salt Lake City on 2nd Avenue and K Street on Thursday, January 13th from 11-11:45 a.m. Funeral services will be held at the Emigration Stake Center on Thursday, Jan. 13th at 12 noon.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Gil's name to the Perpetual Education Fund of the LDS Foundation or to Doctors Without Borders which serves humanitarian needs in crisis situations.
Deseret News | Salt Lake City, Utah | January 9, 2005
Gilbert George Tobler died on January 7, 2005 from complications related to a brain tumor.
Gilbert had the good fortune of being born and raised in Santa Clara, Utah by his parents George Ensign Tobler and Otillia Katherine Ence. Gil left Southern Utah in 1942 to serve in the military. After World War II he returned to Utah. He studied at the University of Utah and was an excellent student.
He was also a great athlete. He helped the University of Utah football team win their conference title in 1947 and 1948. He was second in the nation for the most interceptions in 1948 and is in the U's record book for returning a kick-off for 103 yards. Gilbert was recruited to play professional football by a number of teams in the NFL. What is extraordinary is that he turned down those offers to serve a mission in South Africa. Upon return from his mission, he married his beloved friend of seven years, Marva Jean Paxman. Gil and Marva were married in September of 1951 in the Salt Lake Temple.
In 1955, he graduated from the University of Utah Medical School and specialized in orthopedic surgery. After practicing in Seattle, San Francisco, and New York in the Public Health Service, he and his family settled in Salt Lake City. He worked on staff at the Salt Lake Clinic and at LDS Hospital. He also donated his time and medical skills to those who didn't have access to affordable health care.
Gil was a faithful member of the LDS Church in every sense. He spent countless hours studying and pondering the Gospel with an open mind, honest heart and with great faith.
He was truly a humble servant. What is remarkable about Gil is that he was always loyal and always worked within the Church to make it a more perfect institution.
Gil served the Church in a number of capacities. He was on the LDS General Board Athletic Committee for 13 years. With his wife Marva, Gil served 18 months as a Church service missionary in New Zealand, and together they also served a Central City Service Mission in Salt Lake City. Gil's family admires the unity with which Gil and Marva worked together in the service of others.
Above all, Gil was unselfish and compassionate. He was generous with his material possessions as well as with his spirituality. We'll miss his great smile and quick humor.
He is survived by his wife Marva, children Teri Bates (Peter), Cindy Hintze (Larry), Jacki Hatfield (Kris), Stephen Tobler (Silvia), Anne Andrew (Chris), and James Tobler (Debora). He is also survived by 16 grandchildren and a great-grandson.
The family will greet friends and relatives at Garner Funeral Home at 1001 11th Avenue (across from the Salt Lake City Cemetery) on Wednesday, January 12th from 6-8 p.m. and at the Emigration Stake Center in Salt Lake City on 2nd Avenue and K Street on Thursday, January 13th from 11-11:45 a.m. Funeral services will be held at the Emigration Stake Center on Thursday, Jan. 13th at 12 noon.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Gil's name to the Perpetual Education Fund of the LDS Foundation or to Doctors Without Borders which serves humanitarian needs in crisis situations.
Deseret News | Salt Lake City, Utah | January 9, 2005
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