The family of James Gilder, age 96, has invited the PGR to honor their hero, and it’s our privilege to do so.
James Gilder passed away on April 10, 2021, in Arroyo Grande, California, at the age of 96. James was born on March 8, 1925, in DeRidder, LA, to Evelyn Gilder.
James enlisted in the United States Navy in 1942, during WWII, and was Honorably Discharged in 1945. He had achieved the rank of Seaman 3 CK, and was awarded Good Conduct and Victory Medal Pacific Theater.
James met and married his wife, Dolores, in Los Angeles, CA. In 1959, James moved his family to Nipomo, CA. James worked as a cement finisher at Vandenberg Air Force Base before following his entrepreneurial dream. He offered gardening and janitorial services in Santa Maria and Nipomo area for many years before retiring in 1993.
James was a spiritual man and a member of the Santa Maria Seventh Day Adventist Church for sixty-two years. He enjoyed the outdoors, travelling, held a lifelong fascination with trains, and was an avid basketball fan; he loved the Los Angeles Lakers. James was a Charter Member of the NAACP San Luis Obispo County Branch.
James was a loving and devoted husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend. He is survived by his four children, Roxanne Perez, Kenneth Gilder, Cheryl Vines and her husband Stephen of Nipomo, CA, Lauren Robinson and her husband John of San Bernardino, CA, four grandchildren, many great-grandchildren, and his sister Gardis Holmes of Los Angeles, CA.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran.
NOTE: Please observe the latest COVID-19. Face coverings may be required, please have available.
Please bring your Flags, and Water none will be provided
Time Table for Friday, 11 JUN 21:1000 - Stage at Santa Maria Cemetery Santa Maria, 1501 S, College DR. Santa Maria CA 93454 (Old Section)
https://goo.gl/maps/ZmF8QRxmnK4HE3ev81015 - Mission briefing
1030 - Flag Line, Service & Military Honors
RC John Archuleta (Milkshake)
PGR Assistant State Captain So.Central Ca.US Army 62/65
(805) 441-8506
45jarchuleta@gmail.com
You do not have to be a Veteran or a motorcycle rider to attend this mission. All PGR members are welcome. We encourage those who do not ride to attend in your car. If this will be your first mission go to the initial staging area and you will be briefed there by the Ride Captain (RC). Dress for motorcycle riding or dress casually if you are driving a cage (car). Please feel free to attend any portion of this mission you can. Please ride/drive safely.
