On April 19, 2017, Johnnie A. Gilbert passed away of natural causes at Rosebud Health Care Center, with Yvonne Goodson by his side. Johnnie was 74 years old.
Johnnie was born on August 14, 1942, in Forsyth, Montana, to Gerald R. and Bettylu (Trix) Gilbert. He was the oldest of four children; Johnnie, Gerald Jr. “Jerry”, William “Bill” and Gloria “Snooks”.
Johnnie attended School in Forsyth and Rosebud. He graduated from Rosebud in 1961.
Johnnie served in the US Army from October 1964 until May 1966. In May of 1968 a daughter, Stephanie, was born to Johnnie and Linda Stoldorf.
On September 13, 1968, Johnnie married Kay Fourtner. They were married for 25 years. To this union 2 children were born; Wade R. and Jonnie Kay.
If you knew Johnnie, you know he wore many hats. Throughout the years he had a variety of jobs ranging from a ranch hand, highway road crew, police officer, amoung various positions for Rosebud County and the City of Forsyth.
Johnnie also enjoyed many hobbies including; hunting, fishing, riding his motorcycle, pinochle, American Legion Demolition Derbie, KWJJ Rabbitry. He also had a gift of gardening and was known for his “green thumb.”
He is survived by his sister, Snooks Schmidt of Belgrade; children: Stephanie Stoldorf Hickey (Troy Quenzer) of Gillette, Wyoming, Wade Gilbert (Michelle Postell) Lovell, Wyoming, Jonnie (Michael) Gilbert Taylor of Great Falls, Montana; six grandchildren: Dezarae, David, Andrew, Jacob, Addison, And Katharine; five great grandchildren: Brenner, Emily, Hunter, Dreo, Sophia. As well as numerous nieces , nephews, cousins and his “Coffee Crew” friends.
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Roy & Arlene Pabolo and family says
Prayers and Blessings for you and all of Jonnie’s family. We were friends for a long time!
Dezarae Jensen says
He was a great man..wish I spent more time to get to know him better. I will miss our hour or longer phone conversation. I will miss his since of humor. I hope his family can find comfort.
Margo Hellickson says
I met Johnnie years ago (back in the 60’s) in Glendive, when some friends of mine brought him out to the ranch where I lived. Several years later while I was in college, my college girl friend and I caught a ride home for a break with others from Glendive. The car broke down between Hysham and Forsyth and was towed to a garage in Forsyth. While waiting for it to be fixed it was discovered parts would have to be ordered and others were called to come get all of us. While waiting I called Johnnie and he came over to visit. When the ride arrived it turned out to be a bunch of guys who had been drinking very heavily, Johnnie said I don’t think you gals should be riding with them, it isn’t safe. He told us he couldn’t take us to Glendive, but could get us to Miles to my cousins where we could call for a ride from my mother. This he did. I was always great full for his concern for us and going out of his way to help. I am sorry for your loss. What I knew of him was a very soft spoken kind person.
Virgil & Waneeta Farris says
Snooks, I am sorry to hear of Johnny’s passing. I can recall the 4-H meetings when he would terrorize the girls. We would see him in Miles City in Walmart and always had a short visit with him. Our deepest sympathy !