Gerald Duane Gibson

Gerald Duane Gibson, age 88 of Delton, Michigan passed away November 1, 2010 at his residence. He was born on February 24, 1922 in Cloverdale, Michigan the son of Wilber and Mary (Cappon) Gibson. He married Lois Anderson in a double ceremony with Borgia and Dick McKibbin in Hastings, November 10, 1945.\r
Gerald graduated from Delton High School in 1940. He honorably served in the US Navy from 1945-1946. Gerald worked at EW Bliss for many years in maintenance and machine repair and later retired from there. Gerald was a member of the National Rifle Assoc, Battle Creek Engineer Club and the Barry County Steam, Gas and Antique Tractor Assoc. Gerald loved hunting, fishing and antique tractors. \r
He was preceded in death by his parents and a foster sister, Ruth Anders. \r
Gerald is survived by his wife of 65 years, Lois, daughter, Brenda Chandler (Steve Sensiba) of Hastings and son, Gary and Joyce Gibson of Delton, four grandsons; Greg and Connie Chandler, Derek and Rachel Chandler, Gavin Gibson, Justin and Staci Gibson, one granddaughter, Beth and Nick Gauthier, Five great granddaughters, Lexi, Lydia, Breanna, Emileigh and Maddy Gauthier, and one great grandson, Hunter Chandler. \r
Visitation will be held, Wednesday from 6 to 8 pm at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings.\r
Funeral Services will be held Thursday, November 4, 2010 at 11:00 am at Girrbach Funeral Home. Pastor Robert Norton will be officiating the service. Internment will be at Praireville Cemetery. \r
Memorial contributions may be made to Borgess Hospice, 348 North Burdick St., Kalamazoo, MI 49007 or Cedar Creek Bible Church, 9213 Cedar Creek Rd., Delton, MI 49046.\r
Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Please visit our web sight to leave a message or memory to the family. (girrbachfuneralhome.net).