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11/10/1937
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04/07/2011
Robert Gibbs Obituary
GIBBS,
Robert Lee
(Age 73)
Entered into eternity with Jesus Christ our Lord April 7th, 2011 after complica-tions from open-heart surgery. Bob was born in Yakima, WA Novebmer 10th, 1937 to Leo T. and Theresia M. Gibbs. He grew up in Spokane, attending St. Ann's Grade School and Rogers High School. He then served three years in the United States Navy. In March of 1970, Robert was proud to become a Deputy Sheriff for the Spokane County Sheriff's Department, and retired in March of 1995. Bob is survived by his loving wife Valerie of 38 years; his daughters Kari (Gerry) Keating, LeAnn (Ben) Cozza, and Julie Gibbs-Galimanis; his six grandchildren, Kaitlyn and Emily Keating, Jessica, Kyle and Kaden Cozza, and Madison Galimanis; his brother James T. Gibbs; sisters Marie Fruin, Darlene Power, Gloria McCarthy; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Our family would like to sincerely thank Dr. Branden Reynolds, Dr. Braden Batkoff, the staff of CICU 2 North at Sacred Heart Medical Center, and Katie Schatz ARNP, for their care of Bob during this time. A memorial service will be held Thursday, April 14th at 1:00 at Indian Trial Church, 9010 N. Indian Trail Rd., Spokane, WA. Curt Quaschnick, Chaplain for the Spokane County Sheriff's Dept. will officiate. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Union Gospel Mission, 1224 E. Trent Ave., Spokane, WA 99202. SPOKANE CREMATION & FUNERAL SERVICE.
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Gibbs
Mary Voorhies
April 13, 2011
Val, I am so sorry to read of the passing of Bob. My sincere condolences to you and your family. You and your family will find peace and comfort in God and your cherished memories.
Mary Voorhies
Sean Scrivner
April 11, 2011
Rest in peace uncle Bob. Thank you for all of your service and kindness to our family.
April 11, 2011
The Ladies and Gentlemen of the Washington State Veterans Cemetery extend our deepest sympathies to the family of Robert L. Gibbs for your loss, to honor his service to our country and our patriotic hero.
Linda Anne House, Founding Member
Kellie
April 10, 2011
God bless you and your family. You're in our prayers.
Diane & Larry Strobel
April 10, 2011
Our prayers are with you and the girls Val. Wish we could share with you on Wednesday.
Kathy Rainey
April 10, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I have very special memories of you when I was growing up. Rest in peace. You will be missed.
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