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Steven John Gilbert, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on December 27, 2024, at the age of 77. Born on September 5, 1947, to Josephine and Drew Gilbert, Steven led a life filled with love, laughter, and service to others.
Steven graduated from Stephen F. Austin University before earning his law degree from the University of Houston in 1975. He began his career working for the Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office and later transitioned into private practice in 1977. In addition to his legal work, Steven served as an associate judge in Richmond and Rosenberg, Texas, for many years, making a lasting impact on his community.
Beyond his professional accomplishments, Steven was deeply involved in local organizations. He served on various committees for the Fort Bend County Fair, the Lions Club, and received his Lifetime Committeeman status from the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.
Steven had a great love for music and travel, often sharing adventures with his wife, Jeanne. Known for his quirky sense of humor and a smile that could light up any room, he had the rare ability to make friends wherever he went. He affectionately referred to himself as the “selfie king” and could always be counted on to make others laugh with his jokes and playful nature.
Steven is preceded in death by his parents, Josephine and Drew Gilbert, and his mother and father-in-law, Beverly and Don Hamblen. He is survived by his loving wife, Jeanne Gilbert; and daughters Nicole Rasco and husband Joel, Emily, Katie, Lauren, son Drew, and his cherished granddaughter, Emma Rasco; sister-in-law, Libby McCain, nephew Ricky McCain, and niece Carrie Guevara and husband Desi Guevara, and their children Isabelle and Lucas.
His infectious laugh, warm heart, and bright smile will be deeply missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.
A memorial service to celebrate Steven’s life will be held on Saturday, January 4, 2024 at 2:30pm at Sugarland Baptist Church (16755 Southwest Fwy, Sugar Land, TX 77479). The family asks that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made in his memory to Sugar Land Baptist Church’s Building Fund.
Rest in peace, Steven. Your legacy of kindness, humor, and love will live on forever.
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Bill Marshall
Met Steve in HIgh School. I first remember Steve in Chemistry I in Mr. Boyer's class. Mr. Boyer (who's first name was Gilbert)...kept asking Steve if his name was Gilbert Steven....Steve corrected him many times. Also in Chemistry Class in the first few classes....Steve asked if Krytonite (Superman's downfall) came from the chemical Krypton. The look on Mr. Boyer's face answered the question....after the class broke up in laughter. Steve was also a room mate in College at Stephen F. Austin along with Danny Garrett and Charlie Claiborne. Steve was a hoot to live with....sometimes I thought he was hard of hearing as he was always talking very loud. We other three room mates soon found out that Steve was not a culinary expert. He could ruin anything that he was cooking. One weekend, Steve, Charlie C, Gene Blanchard, Kenny Williams and I took a weekend trip that was to say the least fun filled. We left Nacogdoches, went to Bars in Louisiana (could buy beer legally at 18), partied at some zydeco bar. Returned home broke. Lot of fun times. Steve's parents had some land outside of Chireno, Texas (close to Nacogdoches) and a cabin. There were a lot of woodsie parties out there. No body bothered us as we sat around a campfire and just had fun. Another adventure I shared with Steve was when Kenny Williams took Steve, Charlie C., and myself to the Nacogdoches Airport. Kenny rented a Cessna 172 (Kenny had his private pilot license) and we flew around Nacogdoches and the SFA campus. Kenny then took us up to 2,500 to 3,000 feet and did a power on stall. I thought Steve was gonna go ballistic. I admit it was my first stall and not real gung ho about it. Any way we landed and when Steve got out of plane....he got on the ground and kissed it. He then said a few expletives deleted and said he would never fly in a small plane again and especially not with Kenny. Steve was a hoot. I saw him at the last reunion....had a conversation with him....he seemed so serious.
REST IN PEACE STEVE PAX VOBIS