- Date Of Birth: March 26, 1954
- Date Of Death: December 7, 2017
- State: Illinois
Steven Paul Gilson, 63, of Galesburg, died at 2:56 a.m. Thursday, December 7, 2017 in OSF St. Mary’s Medical Center, Galesburg.
Steve was born on March 26, 1954 in Galesburg, the son of Charles J. and Rita Jean (Sherwood) Gilson.
Steve is survived by his mother and loving step father, Rita and Philip Miller of Springfield; his significant other of 25 years, Julie Lynn Dawson of Galesburg; one son, Andrew Dawson of East Peoria; two daughters, Cassandra (James) Hunt and Christy (Greg) Wall both of Galesburg; seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
He is also survived by two brothers, Gregory (Sonoe) Miller of Minneapolis, MN and Richard (Paula) Miller of Sierra Leon, West Africa; and three sisters, Christine (Steve) Fowkes of Westminster, CO, Karen (Rich) Dunham of Alton, and Michele (Marc) South of St. Louis, MO.
He was preceded in death by his father and one great grandson, Jasper Newland. Steve worked for many years at Gates Rubber CO. and owned and operated a bait store and military surplus store in Galesburg for several years.
Steve last worked as a school bus driver for district #205. Steve enjoyed working with his hands, especially woodworking and remodeling houses. Steve was also a bit of a collector and loved Viking Glass.
