Gilbert Greenwood
September 17, 1944 ~ December 14, 2021
Gilbert Greenwood passed unexpectedly on December 14, 2021 at the age of 77.
Gilbert was preceded in death by his parents, Hugh Lynn and Elsie Elaine (Howard) Greenwood; sisters, Eldred "Sally" McCubbin; Anna Lou Fichter; Barbara Fichter; brother Howard; Survived by his wife, Chae; daughter Lisa Greenwood of Wichita; son, Andrew Greenwood and wife Lisa Renae Hall of Caledonia MI; grandchild Myla Greenwood; brother, Lynn and wife Rita Greenwood of Des Moines, IA; sister, Kathy Culbertson of Riverton, IA; sister-in-law, Catherine Greenwood of Norman, OK; along with many nieces and nephews.
Gilbert was born on September 17, 1944 at his home on the farm in Thurman, Iowa. He graduated from Fremont-Mills at Tabor, Iowa. He married Chae in 1976. He served in the Air Force in South Korea, Vietnam and Okinawa Japan, retiring at the age of 40. As a civilian, he retired from Air Traffic Control at 50 and continued to work at the Air Traffic Control tower's computer technical department where he retired at 62.
Gilbert was a devoted father, grandfather, and husband. He enjoyed his quiet times reading books, watching movies and walking. He loved spending time with his granddaughter, friends, and family.
Family and friends are invited to attend the Visitation, Friday, December 17, 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm; Funeral Service on Friday, December 17, 2:00 pm, both at Downing & Lahey West Mortuary. After the service, you may join us for a reception at the Fossil Rim Clubhouse, 2912 N. Pepper Ridge St., Wichita, KS 67205.
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Uncle Gilbert taught me to dance when I was 9 yrs old. The song we danced and danced to was “Hello Mary Lou, Good bye Heart” by Ricky Nelson. Thanks for the dance Uncle! You’ve earned your R.I.P. Barbara K.
Rest Gilbert, until you hear at dawn, the low, clear reveille of God. Thank you for your service to this nation. Career U.S. Air Force.
I will remember the good all days. The days when we chased uncle Gilbert and uncle Howard around the farm yard for hours. All of us nieces and nephews would gang up on the two of them. What a day that was!
I had the pleasure of working with Gil in the late 80’s and through the 90’s. A man of integrity who possessed a wonderfully dry sense of humor! I’ve thought of him often over the years. My deepest sympathy to his family. Gil was a good man. Brad Boese