Grant Macdonald Gibson

Grant Macdonald Gibson obituary, Montesano, WA

Grant Gibson Obituary

Grant Macdonald Gibson - 79 of Montesano, WA. died March 6, 2014. Grant was born in Duluth, MN. February 12, 1935, to James Q. and Helen M. Gibson. He attended Fairfax High School in CA. Served in the Air Force after high school. As a young man, Grant had his own puppet show, entertaining kids in hospitals and at private parties. Grant continued his dream, modeling and acting in Hollywood, appearing in many films. Grant retired from sales in the piano and organ industry in 1981, moved to Washington, and opened and co-owned The StageStop Tavern, Trim N Tan in Everett & Broson Home Construction Inc. in Ocean Shores. Grant enjoyed participating in many different hobbies, most of all camping with friends and family. Grant is survived by Bruce E. Brown, his life partner and spouse of 38 years; brothers, David Gibson and Stephen Gibson of Boise, ID; nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by father, James Q. Gibson; mother, Helen M. Gibson; and brother, James Q. Gibson Jr. A celebration of Grant's life will be held at Bar Myx 1212 California Street, Everett WA. March 23, 2014 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. You may visit www.mccombwagner.com/obituaries/Grant-Gibson to leave condolences

Published by The Herald (Everett) on Mar. 16, 2014.
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My friend, someone who could make you laugh, a kind man and an icon in the gay community of Everett. The memories and the stories will always be in my heart. Your best dress, those sweats and flannel shirts made you who you were. I will miss you dearly. To Bruce your life partner, friend, and soul mate we will always be here for you. Your pain is now gone and hopefully you can now rest in peace my dear friend. Love you Grant. You will be missed.

Marlene Sprague

March 16, 2014

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