Patrick Colum Gibbons Jr.

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Patrick Gibbons Obituary

GIBBONS, Patrick Colum, Jr., died peacefully but unexpectedly of a fever at St Mary's Hospital this Easter Sunday, April 24, 2011. Born in Detroit, MI on March 17, 1944 as the fourth of seven children, Patrick attended the University of Detroit Mercy before leaving to volunteer for Vista in Taos, NM. He lived there for many years before moving to Tucson, AZ where he made beautiful maps, built an adobe house for his wife and four children and volunteered an immense amount of his time and energy in the community. He coached several teams for the Santa Cruz Soccer Club where he was also president for several years, volunteered with Tucson Mountain Little League, served as senior warden at the Chapel of the Resurrection and sat on the Diocesan Mission Committee for the Episcopal Church. He also served as president of the boards of the Catalina Chamber Orchestra and the Harlan Heights Neighborhood Association. To celebrate his life, there will be an open house starting at 5:30 p.m., Friday, April 29, 2011, at his home for directions please call 520-546-4261. His Memorial Service will be held at St. Michael and All Angels during the regularly scheduled Eucharist Service on Saturday, April 30, 2011 at 8:15 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you donate in his memory to either St. Jude's Children's Hospital or SAJE at www.saje.net.

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Published by Arizona Daily Star on Apr. 27, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Patrick Gibbons

9 Entries

Lola Brennan Katterman

March 14, 2012

For the Gibbons Family,
I was so sorry to hear of Patrick's passing. I lived down the street from the family and went to school with him. Patrick was instramental in saving me from walking in the path of a semi when we were very young. I always said a prayer on his birthday. I am thinking of you and your family and sorry for your loss.

Sofia Cleator Nichols

May 31, 2011

For the Gibbons Family,
I just heard about Pat and wanted to extend my sincerest condolences to all of you. Pat was a great friend to my family whom we met many years ago in New Mexico. I was just a little girl when he came into our lives and I have many fond childhood memories of him. My family moved to AZ in the early 1970's and when my grandfather passed away, Pat delivered his eulogy. It was a difficult time for me, but I still remember the comfort I felt from his strong hug. My parents moved to Oklahoma in 1981 and Pat and Ruth took me into their home so I could attend my first year of college in Tucson. At the time, you all were building your home and temporarily living in a travel trailer. It was crowded, but filled with so much love. Pat was a great man and my family is so saddened by his passing. He will forever have a special place in our hearts.

Carlos & Carol Torres

April 30, 2011

Ruth, Michael, Andrea, Daniel and “T’

Our hearts and prayers go out to you during this difficult time in your lives. Pat was and will continue to be a good man, husband, father, and friend. We spent many hours/days and weeks at the parks, Fiestas, and club meetings planning for soccer games. Pat was as huge part of one of Tucson’s best soccer club “Santa Cruz Soccer Club.” He helped make the Santa Cruz Soccer Club the success it was. Pat was a great community leader and led by example, taught a lot of us stay humble but strong and to give back to the youth community. Pat will be missed by all who knew him and worked with him. May the Lord our God bless you and keep you safe.

Love

Daryl & Kathi Finfrock

April 28, 2011

Ruth & Family,
Our sincere condolences to the family. Pat was a great husband, dad, mentor, coach and member of the community. He so loved his family dearly. He will greatly be missed. Keep your eyes on the Lord as he gives you guidance, comfort and peace during this time of need. Our hearts and prayers are with you. God Bless. ~ The Finfrocks

April 28, 2011

"How can I ever express enough gratitude to Patrick for all of his kindness. His compassionate prayers have helped me to live all these years. What greater gift could anyone give? Thank you, Patrick. God bless you forever."Judy Ross

Freddy Villa

April 27, 2011

My heart and prayers go out to the Gibbons family...Pat was a great mentor/coach and he'll be greatly missed....

April 27, 2011

I am so sorry to here of your loss. May you know God's comfort at this time. Love and Prayers, Marjie Premovich Tucson, AZ

April 27, 2011

R.I.P Pat, thanks for being a freind. Our sincerest condolences to all the Gibbons family. The memories of coaching and being part of Tucson MT. Little League and Santa Cruz Soccer will always be cherished.
Henry and Martha Soto

Charles Gibbons

April 27, 2011

Our sincerest condolences to Ruth, Andrea, Michael, Daniel and Tristram. Pat was a fantastic Uncle to Anna and Ryan. I will greatly miss you , my Brother. With love, Charles, Paula, Anna and Ryan Gibbons.

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