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Gibson Edward Gorman

1929 - 2016

BORN

1929

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home

4800 East Indian School Rd.

Phoenix, Arizona

Gibson Gorman Obituary

Name: Funeral Mass for Gibson Edward Gorman
Start: 2016-07-23T20:00:00.000Z
Location: Brophy Chapel

Gorman, Gibson Edward
Gib, 86, passed away peacefully at Ryan House on Thursday, July 14, 2016, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's. He loved spending time at the beach with his family, golfing with friends, volunteering, traveling to Colorado, ice cream and Notre Dame football. He was generous, loving and kind to everyone he met and will be remembered for his genuine interest in others. Gib was born on July 23, 1929 in Chicago, IL to Judge Gibson and Dorothy Gorman. He attended DePaul University and Arizona State University. After graduation he was a coach, teacher and Real Estate Appraiser in Chicago. Gib married his devoted wife Jean in Chicago on July 5, 1958. He continued his career as an Appraiser after moving to Phoenix in 1964, and later become a Mortgage Banker. They have four children, Gibby (Andrea), Susan (Bill) Hoover, Danny and Kathleen (Dan) Moroney. He was blessed with six loving grandchildren, Hunter, Paige and Hayden Hoover, and Kirby, Molly and Shannon Moroney. Gib was a devout Catholic and involved with the Men's Club and St. Vincent de Paul at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church. He was an extremely loving and patient husband, father and friend and will be missed by all who knew him. Gib is survived by his brother Tom. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, sister Dorothy Mary Webber and brother Harry. Prior to entering Ryan House, Gib received kind and loving care from the nurses and staff at Honor Health Scottsdale Osborn Hospital for which the family is extremely grateful. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday, July 23, 2016, at 1:00PM at Brophy Chapel, 4701 N. Central, Phoenix, Arizona. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the International Rett Syndrome Foundation: rettsyndrome.org or PO Box 706143, Cincinnati, OH, 45270-6143, or St. Vincent de Paul at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 2312 E. Campbell Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85016. Arrangements entrusted to Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Jul. 20, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
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Gail Davis

July 14, 2021

Gib was such a kind man and could put a smile on your face. Truly a terrific person.

Susan Jacobowitz

July 27, 2016

I remember Mr. Gorman from when I was a young child and best friends with his son Dan. We used to go through the alley and backyard to visit each other and I remember once Mr. Gorman asked me to go around the front for a while because he had just seeded the back yard. He seemed huge - he was wearing a white t-shirt and had a black crew cut. I must have been 4. I was frightened but he went out of his way to be so calm and gentle with all of us. There was always a swarm of kids congregating. My heart goes out to his family.

Judy Dabrowski

July 25, 2016

Dear Jean and family: It's a little scary....Gibby was on my mind all last week. It happened like that with my Dad and Donnie, too. He was a wonderful person. Always had a good word to say to me, even when we hadn't seen each other in many years. We had a great visit at Aunt Florence's birthday party. I will always remember that about him. Love, Judy and Tom

Karen hoover

July 24, 2016

Dear Jean, Gibby, Susan, Danny and Kathleen, We are so sorry for your loss of such an incredible man and sorry we were not able to be there to pay our respects. Gib will be so very missed and leaves us all with wonderful memories of a life well lived. May you all find comfort in knowing you all surrounded and cared for him in such a loving and caring way. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and we will miss Gib and his wonderful spirit and sense of humor. Love, Karen and Cliff

Carla

July 23, 2016

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. May your memories comfort your heart; and God help the Gorman family during this time of sorrow. Isa.41:13

July 21, 2016

Dear Jean, Gibby, Susan , Danny & Kathleen,

We are so sorry to hear about Uncle Gib's passing, but comforted to know that this kind and gentle man is at peace now with our Lord.
Please know that there are lots of prayers being offered up by the Webber family in Chicago. We'll be picturing Uncle Gib sitting with our Mom & Dad enjoying a great cocktail together!!

Much love to you all,
Mike, Matt, Kerry & Kate

Margaret Duggins

July 20, 2016

Dear Jean and Family,

May God be with you in your sorrow,
brighten every new tomorrow,
free you from all care and
leave only treasured memories there.

Gib was a kind and gentle man with a good sense of humor and a big smile. He was an INSPIRATION to all.

May our Lord grant Gib Eternal Rest.

Margaret Duggins

Gail Schneider Davis

July 20, 2016

Forty five years ago it was Mr Gorman but as we both aged, he became Gib and a true friend and gentlemen. One of my greatest joys was seeing Jean and Gib complete marriage encounter. Seeing their radiant faces was wonderful! Please say hello to our Dad and continue the activities from St. Thomas. Love to the Gorman family

Chris Wilkinson

July 20, 2016

Big Gib was a gentle GIANT! A man that loved The Lord, his wife and family... what a great example of how to "finish".

Well done good and faithful servant!

We will all miss you, but take great comfort trusting The Lord's promise of our eternal home.

Tell my Parents hello for me Big Gib and we were blessed that you shared your life with us!

~~~ Wilky

Dan Moroney

July 20, 2016

A tremendous listener and genuine to the bone, Gib played an inspirational role in my life as my father-in-law. His warm embrace and firm hand shake will be missed.

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