Eileen (Bachman) Gilbert, 81, of Kingman, Ariz., formerly of Emmaus, died June 13, 2024, at her home following a long illness. She was the wife of Neil Gilbert, formerly of Minersville. They celebrated 61 years of marriage in May. Born in 1942, she was the daughter of the late Elmer Herbert Bachman and Verna Ida Bachman, both of Emmaus.

She graduated from Emmaus High School in 1960 and earned her registered nurse diploma from Sacred Heart Hospital School of Nursing, Allentown, in 1963.

She was active for many years in Emmaus as a Cub Scout den mother, a Brownie leader and a Girl Scout leader.

She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Emmaus.

She is survived by her husband; son, Gregory S., of Santa Cruz, Calif., daughter, Valerie J., of Kingman, Ariz.; granddaughter, Ariana Hayes; grandson, Elias.

Contributions may be made in her honor to CASA Council of Mohave County, providing support for foster children in and around Kingman, Ariz., through their website at: https://casasupport.org/ or the charity of your choice.

Arrangements were made by the Mohave Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory, Arizona.