Henry Joseph Gibson

Henry J. ""Hank"" Gibson, age 78 of Hastings and Middleville, passed away Sunday April 5, 2009 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. He was born August 27, 1930 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the son of Howard John and Mary Barbara (Wachter) Gibson. Hank graduated from Hastings High School in 1949 where he was Allstate Track Athlete and Captain. He served in the United States Army in radio communications during the Korean War. On June 20, 1952 Hank married Gladys D. Hazelmyer. He was employed at Felpausch Food Center for 38 years and retired as Produce and Dairy Manager in 1989. Hank was active in the community, he was a Cub Scout and Boy Scout Leader, St. Rose School Board member, and Knights of Columbus member. He enjoyed being with his family, camping, going to sporting events for his children and grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Gladys, his parents Howard and Mary Gibson, brothers, Raymond and Lawrence, and Helen Gibson. Hank is survived by his children James (Laura) Gibson of Middleville, Dan Gibson of Alma, Laura Gibson of Middleville, his grandchildren, Bri and Brian Simmons, Ashley Gibson, Farren Gibson, Brittany Gibson, Megan Gibson, Michael Gibson, Kyle Gibson, Keagan Gibson, Quinten Gibson, Kelly Gibson, Sara Bustance and Heidi Bustance, 7 great grandchildren, 2 brothers, Hubert (Evelyn) Gibson, Len Gibson and many nieces and nephews. Memorials can be made to the American Cancer Society or St. Rose Building In The Future Fund. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 6-8 pm with a Rosary at 5:30 pm at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Funeral Mass will be held 10:30 Wednesday April 8, 2009 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings. Fr. Alfred J. Russell Celebrant. Internment will be at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Arrangement are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family at (girrbachfuneralhome.net).