Earl A. Gibson
May 10, 1922 - September 27, 2012
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Earl A. Gibson
May 10, 1922 - September 27, 2012
Obituary
After a short illness, Gibby Earl A. Gibson, age 90, passed away in Bellingham on September 27, 2012. Gibby was born on May 10, 1922 in Baird, TX to Gabe and Lula Gibson. Gibby and his family moved to the Los Angeles area in 1927. In June of 1942 he was married to Bernice Ann Freeman, and they had one son, Edward Michael. Gibby volunteered for the Army Air Corp and served in both Europe and Asia from 1942 to 1945. After the Army, Gibby went to work for Mobil Oil Corp in Torrance, CA where he worked from 1947 to 1954 when he transferred to the Ferndale refinery. He and his family lived in Ferndale from 1954 until 2009. Gibby retired from the refinery in 1983. In 2009 he moved to St. Francis in Bellingham. His family would like to thank his friends, the staff at St. Francis, for the love, care, and honorable way he was treated during his stay at this wonderful facility.
Gibby is preceded in death by his wife Bernice, sisters Rita and Ester Gibson, and a grandson, Toby Gibson.
Gibby is survived by his son Edward Michael Gibson and Edwards wife Christine, grandson Rick Gibson, great grandchildren Laura Arielle Lowe, Brittany Gibson, Chase Gibson, Micki Gibson, Easton Gibson, and Jordan Gibson.
Gibbys family would like to thank Moles Farewell Tributes for the care they have provided during this time.
You may share your thoughts and memories of Gibby at www.farewelltibutes.com
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No services are planned at this time.
3 responses to Earl A. Gibson
Leslie 'Pasinski' Drury says:
September 27, 2012
So sad to find out about Gibby’s passing. My father Sketch Pasinski and Gibby were such good friends. Years ago when my father was in the hospital, Gibby came every day to see him, and I remember him saying a final goodbye to my father before he died with tears on his cheeks. Gibby was a special man and a good friend to our family, he brought us such comfort during those difficult days. I am sorry for the loss of your father/grandfather – I’m sure you will greatly miss him in the days ahead. My condolences, Leslie
Brian Pankratz says:
September 27, 2012
Gibby is back together with Bernice again. They were the first ones to walk across the street to welcome me to the neighborhood over thirty years ago and they brought me some homemade jam. Gibby and Bernice were the neighborhood grandparents to so many children and they loved to do it. So many memories of my daughter and Gibby delivering food to the Food Bank, stopping in at the bakery on the way home and visiting on their back deck. At Bernice’s 65th birthday party, Gibby said he was going to trade her in for two thirty year old women, Bernice just laughed at him and told him he would not know what to do with them. Rest in Peace my friend.
Gladys Struiksma, RN, retired. says:
September 27, 2012
Sending condolances to Christine, Ed and the rest of the family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Gibby will be missed.