Beverly Joan Gilbert's Obituary
Beverly Joan Gilbert, born in Long Beach, California on August 8, 1938,
passed away peacefully in Oakland, California on September 17, 2016 after a
short illlness. She is survived by a brother, Rodney C. Gilbert of Dillon, Montana,
and a nephew Matthew W. Gilbert and his daughter Aysha and son Antoine.
Beverly graduated from the University of Stanford in 1960 and then earned
an advanced degree at UC Berkeley before starting to teach at Merritt College
in 1964. She later became an attorney and practiced law until she retired.
Beverly loved playing racketball and enjoyed sailing on Lake Merritt besides
spending time socializing with her many friends. Beverly will be greatly missed
by all who knew her.
Private Interment at Chapel of the Chimes.
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