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Glenn Owen "Gibby" Gibson

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Funeraria del Angel South Lawn

5401 South Park Ave

Tucson, Arizona

Glenn Gibson Obituary

Glenn "Gibby" Owen Gibson South Pacific Veteran, Glenn "Gibby" Owen Gibson passed on to an ever-lasting road trip Friday, March 25, 2011. Born May 14, 1927 in Kewanee, Illinois to Stanley (NMN) Gibson and Linnie Agnes Purvis of Kentucky. Gibby moved to Tucson in the early 50's and worked as a machinist for Hughes Aircraft. Gibby manufactured the Lunar Landing Gear for the Hughes built LIM, and served the South Side of Tucson as a Mechanic for the next 30 years. Gibby was the proud father and a never wavering moral compass to four children, 15 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Gibby was laid to rest Saturday, March 26, 2011 and is survived by his devoted wife, Hazel Catherine Gibson. Arrangements by FUNERARIA DEL ANGEL SOUTH LAWN.

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Published by Arizona Daily Star on Mar. 31, 2011.

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Laurie Downing

April 17, 2011

Sorry to hear of this. He was my mom's cousin. Eva Blanche Miller Harper.

Aaron Campbell

April 8, 2011

Thanks for bringing the Gibson's into my life.

Dusty Gibson

April 8, 2011

Love you. Miss you. My car PM will now be done with a smile as I think of you.

Justin Gibson

April 8, 2011

Miss you Papaw, The next road trip is dedicated to you!

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Kari Cloud

April 2, 2011

Miss you Grampa... You are one of the the most generous people I have had the pleasure of knowing, with your time, your knowledge and best of all sharing the simple enjoyment of taking a drive somewhere.

Tanya Hagerty

March 31, 2011

Love you Grandad. Miss seeing you. Glad you got one final trip. Tanya

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