Gilbert was a loving son, father, brother, brother-in-law, cousin, friend and colleague. Gilbert touched thousands of lives with his positive attitude and ability to help others believe in themselves. He truly changed the lives of those he encountered and left this world a better place. He was an icon of individuality, courage and integrity. His legacy will live on through those he taught and touched. Over the years, he always put others before himself. A lover of life, great food, family and friends, he always made those around him feel special. He had a warm and caring heart for everyone he met. With his passing, many tears will be shed, broken hearts across the country will mourn and grieve. Gilbert will always be in our hearts no matter where we are or what we are doing. Knowing that he is in a better place with no pain gives us all comfort. He will be truly missed. Forever.
Gilbert was preceded in passing by his mother, Ina G. Balderrama; his father, Gilbert T. Balderrama; and a brother, Joe Angel Balderrama. He is survived by his care giver and special friend, Ronald Rybacki, residing in St. Louis, Mo. He is survived by his daughters, Leigh, Lauren and Anna, residing in Decorah, Iowa; the mother of his children, Odette Bruneau, residing in Decorah, Iowa; his sisters, Gloria Gamble, Linda Balderrama from Brownwood and Grace Alvarez from Dallas; his nieces, Stacey and Marisa Perez, Tatiana Guzman from Brownwood, and Marisela Bianca Moreno from Plano; and his nephews, Michael J. Miller, Matthew Moreno from Dallas, and John and Daniel Perez from Brownwood; his brother-in-law, Pedro Alvarez, from Dallas. He also has a special cousin, Maria Louisa Rodriguez from Brownwood as well as many other cousins; and Aunt Amelia Ramos from Devine. He was also very dear to Charles and Sherri Smith, Jan Wester, Kristen Owen, and to his adopted family, the Esparzas: Salvador Jr., Adela, Salvador III, Adriana and Christina; and his beloved cats, Little, Noxie and Neihau.
Gilbert was hired by Missouri NEA to be the UniServ Director for the Southeast Unit beginning May 5, 1994 and on June 12, 1995, he transferred to the St. Louis area and had remained there throughout his employment. He continued to support and give back to the NEA intern program by not only teaching courses in the program but also by mentoring new interns as they progressed from the internship to work. His last group of interns were assigned in 2015 and he was like a "mother hen" as his flock spread out into the world to become UniServ Directors in other NEA state associations.
As part of the Missouri NEA, Gilbert was active in his own staff union, the Missouri Professional Staff Organization, and just recently represented his union brothers and sisters on the MNEA Pension Committee. For most of the years of his MNEA employment, Gilbert was the staff liaison to the MNEA HUman Rights Committee and he spent many hours with the activities of that group. As a representative from MNEA, Gilbert visited several universities and talked to education students about teaching and the benefits of being part of MNEA.
Gilbert had a B.S. Degree in Elementary Education from Howard Payne University in Brownwood, a Masters in Special Education from Texas Woman's University in Denton and a degree in Administration from Texas Woman's University in Denton. He also completed special certifications in Special Education, Emotionally Disturbed and bilingual education.
Gilbert was a gentleman with a big heart. His presence and talents will be greatly missed by each one of us. There is a sadness in his passing but much joy in the memories that are held by many. There will be a memorial service in Brownwood at 11 a.m. on June 4, 2016 at Saint Mary's Catholic Church. There will also be a memorial service held for him in August in St. Louis. It will be held at South Technical High School, 12721 West Watson Road.
The MNEA Human Rights Committee has set up a scholarship fund in his name. Gilbert worked the the committee for some 23 years. If you would like to make a contribution, please make a check out to MNEA Charitable Fund and put "The Gilbert Balderrama Minority Scholarship" in the memo line. You will receive a letter acknowledging your contribution. Checks should be mailed to:
MNEA
1810 East Elm Street
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(Brownwood Bulletin, 06/01/2016)
Gilbert was preceded in passing by his mother, Ina G. Balderrama; his father, Gilbert T. Balderrama; and a brother, Joe Angel Balderrama. He is survived by his care giver and special friend, Ronald Rybacki, residing in St. Louis, Mo. He is survived by his daughters, Leigh, Lauren and Anna, residing in Decorah, Iowa; the mother of his children, Odette Bruneau, residing in Decorah, Iowa; his sisters, Gloria Gamble, Linda Balderrama from Brownwood and Grace Alvarez from Dallas; his nieces, Stacey and Marisa Perez, Tatiana Guzman from Brownwood, and Marisela Bianca Moreno from Plano; and his nephews, Michael J. Miller, Matthew Moreno from Dallas, and John and Daniel Perez from Brownwood; his brother-in-law, Pedro Alvarez, from Dallas. He also has a special cousin, Maria Louisa Rodriguez from Brownwood as well as many other cousins; and Aunt Amelia Ramos from Devine. He was also very dear to Charles and Sherri Smith, Jan Wester, Kristen Owen, and to his adopted family, the Esparzas: Salvador Jr., Adela, Salvador III, Adriana and Christina; and his beloved cats, Little, Noxie and Neihau.
Gilbert was hired by Missouri NEA to be the UniServ Director for the Southeast Unit beginning May 5, 1994 and on June 12, 1995, he transferred to the St. Louis area and had remained there throughout his employment. He continued to support and give back to the NEA intern program by not only teaching courses in the program but also by mentoring new interns as they progressed from the internship to work. His last group of interns were assigned in 2015 and he was like a "mother hen" as his flock spread out into the world to become UniServ Directors in other NEA state associations.
As part of the Missouri NEA, Gilbert was active in his own staff union, the Missouri Professional Staff Organization, and just recently represented his union brothers and sisters on the MNEA Pension Committee. For most of the years of his MNEA employment, Gilbert was the staff liaison to the MNEA HUman Rights Committee and he spent many hours with the activities of that group. As a representative from MNEA, Gilbert visited several universities and talked to education students about teaching and the benefits of being part of MNEA.
Gilbert had a B.S. Degree in Elementary Education from Howard Payne University in Brownwood, a Masters in Special Education from Texas Woman's University in Denton and a degree in Administration from Texas Woman's University in Denton. He also completed special certifications in Special Education, Emotionally Disturbed and bilingual education.
Gilbert was a gentleman with a big heart. His presence and talents will be greatly missed by each one of us. There is a sadness in his passing but much joy in the memories that are held by many. There will be a memorial service in Brownwood at 11 a.m. on June 4, 2016 at Saint Mary's Catholic Church. There will also be a memorial service held for him in August in St. Louis. It will be held at South Technical High School, 12721 West Watson Road.
The MNEA Human Rights Committee has set up a scholarship fund in his name. Gilbert worked the the committee for some 23 years. If you would like to make a contribution, please make a check out to MNEA Charitable Fund and put "The Gilbert Balderrama Minority Scholarship" in the memo line. You will receive a letter acknowledging your contribution. Checks should be mailed to:
MNEA
1810 East Elm Street
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(Brownwood Bulletin, 06/01/2016)
Gilbert was a loving son, father, brother, brother-in-law, cousin, friend and colleague. Gilbert touched thousands of lives with his positive attitude and ability to help others believe in themselves. He truly changed the lives of those he encountered and left this world a better place. He was an icon of individuality, courage and integrity. His legacy will live on through those he taught and touched. Over the years, he always put others before himself. A lover of life, great food, family and friends, he always made those around him feel special. He had a warm and caring heart for everyone he met. With his passing, many tears will be shed, broken hearts across the country will mourn and grieve. Gilbert will always be in our hearts no matter where we are or what we are doing. Knowing that he is in a better place with no pain gives us all comfort. He will be truly missed. Forever.
Gilbert was preceded in passing by his mother, Ina G. Balderrama; his father, Gilbert T. Balderrama; and a brother, Joe Angel Balderrama. He is survived by his care giver and special friend, Ronald Rybacki, residing in St. Louis, Mo. He is survived by his daughters, Leigh, Lauren and Anna, residing in Decorah, Iowa; the mother of his children, Odette Bruneau, residing in Decorah, Iowa; his sisters, Gloria Gamble, Linda Balderrama from Brownwood and Grace Alvarez from Dallas; his nieces, Stacey and Marisa Perez, Tatiana Guzman from Brownwood, and Marisela Bianca Moreno from Plano; and his nephews, Michael J. Miller, Matthew Moreno from Dallas, and John and Daniel Perez from Brownwood; his brother-in-law, Pedro Alvarez, from Dallas. He also has a special cousin, Maria Louisa Rodriguez from Brownwood as well as many other cousins; and Aunt Amelia Ramos from Devine. He was also very dear to Charles and Sherri Smith, Jan Wester, Kristen Owen, and to his adopted family, the Esparzas: Salvador Jr., Adela, Salvador III, Adriana and Christina; and his beloved cats, Little, Noxie and Neihau.
Gilbert was hired by Missouri NEA to be the UniServ Director for the Southeast Unit beginning May 5, 1994 and on June 12, 1995, he transferred to the St. Louis area and had remained there throughout his employment. He continued to support and give back to the NEA intern program by not only teaching courses in the program but also by mentoring new interns as they progressed from the internship to work. His last group of interns were assigned in 2015 and he was like a "mother hen" as his flock spread out into the world to become UniServ Directors in other NEA state associations.
As part of the Missouri NEA, Gilbert was active in his own staff union, the Missouri Professional Staff Organization, and just recently represented his union brothers and sisters on the MNEA Pension Committee. For most of the years of his MNEA employment, Gilbert was the staff liaison to the MNEA HUman Rights Committee and he spent many hours with the activities of that group. As a representative from MNEA, Gilbert visited several universities and talked to education students about teaching and the benefits of being part of MNEA.
Gilbert had a B.S. Degree in Elementary Education from Howard Payne University in Brownwood, a Masters in Special Education from Texas Woman's University in Denton and a degree in Administration from Texas Woman's University in Denton. He also completed special certifications in Special Education, Emotionally Disturbed and bilingual education.
Gilbert was a gentleman with a big heart. His presence and talents will be greatly missed by each one of us. There is a sadness in his passing but much joy in the memories that are held by many. There will be a memorial service in Brownwood at 11 a.m. on June 4, 2016 at Saint Mary's Catholic Church. There will also be a memorial service held for him in August in St. Louis. It will be held at South Technical High School, 12721 West Watson Road.
The MNEA Human Rights Committee has set up a scholarship fund in his name. Gilbert worked the the committee for some 23 years. If you would like to make a contribution, please make a check out to MNEA Charitable Fund and put "The Gilbert Balderrama Minority Scholarship" in the memo line. You will receive a letter acknowledging your contribution. Checks should be mailed to:
MNEA
1810 East Elm Street
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(Brownwood Bulletin, 06/01/2016)
Gilbert was preceded in passing by his mother, Ina G. Balderrama; his father, Gilbert T. Balderrama; and a brother, Joe Angel Balderrama. He is survived by his care giver and special friend, Ronald Rybacki, residing in St. Louis, Mo. He is survived by his daughters, Leigh, Lauren and Anna, residing in Decorah, Iowa; the mother of his children, Odette Bruneau, residing in Decorah, Iowa; his sisters, Gloria Gamble, Linda Balderrama from Brownwood and Grace Alvarez from Dallas; his nieces, Stacey and Marisa Perez, Tatiana Guzman from Brownwood, and Marisela Bianca Moreno from Plano; and his nephews, Michael J. Miller, Matthew Moreno from Dallas, and John and Daniel Perez from Brownwood; his brother-in-law, Pedro Alvarez, from Dallas. He also has a special cousin, Maria Louisa Rodriguez from Brownwood as well as many other cousins; and Aunt Amelia Ramos from Devine. He was also very dear to Charles and Sherri Smith, Jan Wester, Kristen Owen, and to his adopted family, the Esparzas: Salvador Jr., Adela, Salvador III, Adriana and Christina; and his beloved cats, Little, Noxie and Neihau.
Gilbert was hired by Missouri NEA to be the UniServ Director for the Southeast Unit beginning May 5, 1994 and on June 12, 1995, he transferred to the St. Louis area and had remained there throughout his employment. He continued to support and give back to the NEA intern program by not only teaching courses in the program but also by mentoring new interns as they progressed from the internship to work. His last group of interns were assigned in 2015 and he was like a "mother hen" as his flock spread out into the world to become UniServ Directors in other NEA state associations.
As part of the Missouri NEA, Gilbert was active in his own staff union, the Missouri Professional Staff Organization, and just recently represented his union brothers and sisters on the MNEA Pension Committee. For most of the years of his MNEA employment, Gilbert was the staff liaison to the MNEA HUman Rights Committee and he spent many hours with the activities of that group. As a representative from MNEA, Gilbert visited several universities and talked to education students about teaching and the benefits of being part of MNEA.
Gilbert had a B.S. Degree in Elementary Education from Howard Payne University in Brownwood, a Masters in Special Education from Texas Woman's University in Denton and a degree in Administration from Texas Woman's University in Denton. He also completed special certifications in Special Education, Emotionally Disturbed and bilingual education.
Gilbert was a gentleman with a big heart. His presence and talents will be greatly missed by each one of us. There is a sadness in his passing but much joy in the memories that are held by many. There will be a memorial service in Brownwood at 11 a.m. on June 4, 2016 at Saint Mary's Catholic Church. There will also be a memorial service held for him in August in St. Louis. It will be held at South Technical High School, 12721 West Watson Road.
The MNEA Human Rights Committee has set up a scholarship fund in his name. Gilbert worked the the committee for some 23 years. If you would like to make a contribution, please make a check out to MNEA Charitable Fund and put "The Gilbert Balderrama Minority Scholarship" in the memo line. You will receive a letter acknowledging your contribution. Checks should be mailed to:
MNEA
1810 East Elm Street
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(Brownwood Bulletin, 06/01/2016)
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