Brian James “BJ” Gilbert, 21, died Monday. He was born in Lebanon.

He lived in Sweet Home and Lebanon all his life until recently moving to Salem. He held various odd jobs and enjoyed fishing, camping, swimming, and horseback riding and helping friends and family.

He is survived by his father and stepmother, Delbert and Charlotta Gilbert; mother, Marie A. Harden; sisters, Amy Baldwin of Spencer, Iowa and Lilly Ann Gilbert; fiancée, Sherrie Oliver of Sweet Home; grandparents, Ruth Tate of Lebanon and Dem and Lola Baldwin of Davenport, Iowa; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Melissa Sue Gilbert; grandparents, Eva and Brian James “BJ” Hamilton and Roy W. Tate; and uncle, Ronald E. Gilbert.

A celebration of life is planned for a later date. Donations to help defray funeral costs for Brian and medical bills for Lilly Ann Gilbert can be made to any U.S. Bank.