Anthony M. 'Tony' Gilbertson

Gilbertson, Anthony M. "Tony" Age 32 of Coon Rapids, passed away November 17th after a courageous battle with addiction. Survived by parents Bruce and Ruth Gilbertson, sisters Becca (Mike) Phillips and Katie (Erick) Bloom; brother Kevin Gilbertson; nephew and godson Conner Wheeler, niece Kayla Wheeler, nephew Ethan Bloom, niece and goddaughter Ella Bloom; nephews Lucas and Lincoln Phillips; grandmother Lanie Van Sloun; aunts, uncles and cousins. Preceded in death by grandparents Arland and Charlotte Gilbertson & Arthur Van Sloun; aunt Charlene Borotz. Tony was a gentle soul who loved being an uncle. He loved all sports and was a talented artist. His missionary trip to Haiti had a profound effect on his life. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday 11 AM at the Church of St. Stephen, 525 Jackson St., Anoka. Visitation at church one hour before Mass. Private interment at Epiphany Cemetery, Coon Rapids. Memorials preferred to Helping Haiti or the Christmas Basket Program at St. Stephen Church, Anoka Gearty-Delmore 763-537-4511 Gearty-delmore.com