Barb Gilbert Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Barb Gilbert (Des Moines, Iowa), who passed away on February 13, 2026, at the age of 88, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Barb Gilbert to pay them a last tribute.

As we bid Barb farewell, let us not mourn the absence of her physical form, but rather celebrate the essence of her spirit that lingers in the spaces between moments. For Barb is not truly gone, but merely transformed, her energy intertwined with the fabric of the universe itself, forever dancing among the stars.

She was predeceased by: her parents, William Gant and Gilberta Gant (Rankin); her son Mark Hilding; and her siblings, Edith McLane and Kenneth Gant.

She is survived by: her daughter Cyndi Cook (Tim); and her granddaughter Emily Cook. She is also survived by extended family and dear friends.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Barbara.