Lana S. Gilbert

Date of Death: June 5, 2010

Lana S. Gilbert, 62, of Lafayette, died at 6:06 p.m. Saturday, June 5, 2010, at Clarian Arnett Hospital.
She was born March 14, 1948, in Lafayette, and was the daughter of William Carter of Brookston and the late Edres “Eddie” Hendryx Carter. She graduated from Frontier High School and IUPU, Fort Wayne.
On Feb. 14, 1970, she married James Gilbert in Brookston, and he survives.
Mrs. Gilbert had been a dental hygienist for Dr. Preuss in Lafayette since 1984.
She was a member of Stidham United Methodist Church, American Dental Hygienist, Indiana Dental Hygienist and Wabash Shores Dental Hygienist associations. She enjoyed reading, gardening and spending time outdoors.
Surviving with her husband and father are two sons, Ryan Gilbert of Lafayette and Jay Gilbert of Brownsburg, and a brother, Greg Carter (wife: Vickie) of Lynnville.
Lana enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, Michael Gilbert, Grace Ann Gilbert and Claire Gilbert.
Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at Soller-Baker Lafayette Chapel, 400 Twyckenham Blvd. Funeral service at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Soller-Baker Lafayette Chapel, the Rev. David Inskeep officiating. Entombment at Tippecanoe Memory Gardens. Preceded in death by a brother, Herb Carter. Those wishing may contribute in memory of Lana to her grandchildren?s college fund.

Soller-Baker Funeral Homes, Inc.

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I only knew Lana at the dentist office, but she had been my dental hygienist at Dr. Preuss since I think 1990, so I&ve known her for 20 years. She was such a lovely woman. She would remember our conversations from one appointment to the next -- I was always amazed.

I was in the office Monday for my appointment when the front desk ladies told me about Lana -- I couldn&t believe it...I was all ready to hear about her summer so far.

I will miss my conversations with Lana. I hope the family knows how much her patients loved her.

Please accept my most heart felt condolences.

She will be dearly missed.

Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.
Our heartfelt sympathy to you and your family.

May the peace of Christ comfort you,

your friends from M P Baker Electric

I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with her at Dr. Preuss& office 14 years ago. She was an incredible person and I know she will be missed by her family and friends.

In sympathy,
Rita Hatke

Lana will be missed. My sympathies and prayers are with you. She was my dental hygenist for the last 20 years. Take care.

Jim, Ryan, & Jay, just wanted to let you know that we thought that Lana was a very thoughtful and good person who always put others before herself. We have enjoyed having Lana as our neighbor for the last 36 years and we will miss her very much. Our heart felt thoughts and prayers go out to you during your time of loss.

Jim & Susan

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Our thoughts and prayers are with Lana&s family. We are patients of Dr. Pruess and Lana has worked on us for a few years. She was a very sweet and kind person. She would always talk to me about her grandchildren...she was so proud of all of them. She will be deeply missed. God Bless.

Mike and Susan Crum

As a patient of Dr. Preuss, I knew Lana as the friendly and gentle hygienist who cleaned my teeth. I always enjoyed talking with her about family and other interests, though it was hard at times when she was flossing my teeth! I will miss her!

Sorry to hear of this. The Lord is there for those that accept him. Never lose Faith. Mark R

I am so sorry to see that Lana has passed. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.

I am so sorry for your loss; Lana was my hygienist and was always professional with that wonderful gentle touch. We would talk about kids, strawberry picking and just other things. I will miss her when I see the dentist.

Jim and Family,

Thinking of you every day. Our love and sorrow for all of you.....so unfair!

Love from Lynn and Karen

Lana was a very special woman. She cleaned my teeth for many years and she was the only person I wanted because she was so good. I enjoyed talking to her even though my mouth was full, so I could not talk very much. I know she loved her dad,husband, sons, and grandchildren very much. Their pictures were in the window in front of the dental chair and she changed them as the family grew. I know she was also very proud of the woodworking projects that were created by the men in her life. I will really miss her and getting my teeth cleaned will never be the same. You all have my deepest sympathy.

to Lana Gilbert&s family,
Lana was my dental hygienist when she worked for Dr. Michael in WL-a long time ago. She was my very favorite hygienist, EVER. I missed her very much when she left that practice. If I recall correctly she left when she had her first son. Every time I went back to the office (Dr. Michael and then Dr. Krueger) I always hoped she would be back working there. But, she had moved on. I was very sad to read of her death at such a young age. she certainly was my ideal dental hygienist. thank you, Lana! my best wishes to her family as you deal with her loss. ann h hunt

I worked with Lana for 4 years total. I was in shock to hear the news. She always talked about her family and was very dedicated to her family and work. God bless to you.

Lori Sailors

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.