Donald William Gibson
1944 - 2018
Donald William Gibson
1944 - 2018
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BORN
1944
DIED
2018
Donald Gibson Obituary
Born: September 24, 1944
Died: November 3, 2018
Donald William Gibson Sr., 74, of Woodstock IL, lost his courageous battle to cancer on Saturday, November 3, 2018. He passed away at Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital, Huntley IL, surrounded by those he loved.
Don was born September 24, 1944 in Woodstock, IL to the late Donald F. Gibson and Joan Gibson Schroeder. He married his high school sweetheart and love of his life Doloris "Dolly" Burke on July 27, 1963 at St. Patrick Church, Hartland, IL.
Don graduated from Woodstock High School. He was very active in sports.
Don was a very hard worker and found a great deal of satisfaction and pride in his work. He was always willing to help others build decks or remodel homes. Don was an amazing woodworker and very creative. There was absolutely nothing Don could not fix or repair.
Don worked 19 years at Woodstock Die Casting. He retired in 2013 from the McHenry County Government Center as Building Operations Lead Maintenance after 28 years.
Don's memory will live on in the hearts of those who survive him; his loving wife of 55 years, Doloris; their three children, Doreen (Steve) Braun, Donald W. Gibson Jr., Dustin (Kelly) Gibson; six grandchildren, Tyson (Kelsi) Braun, Jacob B. Braun, Aleecia Braun, Aidan, Liam and Anabelle Gibson; two great grandsons; Major and Koen Braun. Other survivors include his mother, Joan "Betty" Schroeder; his brother, Robert (Linda) Gibson; as well as treasured extended family members and valued friends.
He was preceded in death by his loving maternal grandparents, Joseph and Lillian Meyer; paternal grandparents, Rufus and Alberta Gibson; his father, Donald F. Gibson; his sister, Donna and her husband Ron O'Brien.
Don was a generous person who loved golfing, music, dancing, his corvette, origami, woodworking, stain glass, sailing boats and spending winters in Florida. Don's great enjoyment was spending time with his family especially attending his children and grandchildren's sports events. He very much enjoyed attending his granddaughter Aleecia's basketball games, never missing a game, home or away.
Along with his wife Dolly, he has instilled a strong and solid work ethic and an unbreakable bond of family in his children and grandchildren. He will be dearly missed by those who loved him!
Visitation will be held from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Friday, November 9, 2018 at Schneider, Leucht, Merwin & Cooney Funeral Home 1211 N. Seminary Ave. Woodstock IL. The visitation will continue at the funeral home on Saturday, November 10, 2018 from 10:00 am until the 11:00 am Funeral Service. Interment will follow in the McHenry County Memorial Park Cemetery.
A special thank you to Dr. Lesser at Family Medicine for McHenry County and also the ICU unit at Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Woodstock North High School Girls Basketball, in memory of Don Gibson at 3000 Raffel Rd., Woodstock, IL 60098
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Richard J.(Poddy) Vance
November 1, 2019
I can't believe its been a year since Don has passed. A lot of times now when I pass by the courthouse I remember Don. To Dolly and family, take care.
Chris and Heidi Olsen and family
November 11, 2018
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of loss. God bless!
November 10, 2018
My condolences to the family on the loss of your loved one. May the God of all comfort be with you during your time of sorrow. (Psalm 145:19)
November 10, 2018
Psalm 90:10 says that the days of our years are 70 years, And if because of special mightiness they are 80 years.
May the memories of the wonderful times you shared together bring a smile and joy in your heart.
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Christy Gibson
November 9, 2018
Thank you for all the memories and the happy times I had with you as a Kid. You will never be forgotten and will Always stay in my heart.
Z L
November 9, 2018
My sincere condolences to your family for the loss of your love one. May the God of comfort be with you during this sad occasion and may his loving words at John 6:40 console your heart.
Richard (Poddy) Vance
November 8, 2018
So sorry to hear about Don. My sincere condolences to Dolly and all the family. I remember one night my wife and I went to a line dancing class and low and behold, there's Dolly and Don, dancing away, alongside several other couples. Don had some dance moves. We had a good time. Don and I had many laughs over the years. I know he will be missed but not forgotten. Rest In Peace Don.
Joel, Dawn, Carissa & Austin Stauss
November 7, 2018
So many wonderful memories shared with our extended family, the Gibson's. We will truly miss Don and his gentle, loving and caring personality. Our hearts are overcome with sadness. Much love,
Tricia and Tyson Meade
November 7, 2018
I am so sad and sorry for the great loss of Don. He was a wonderful man, and will never be forgotten.
Fred Strang
November 7, 2018
Our deepest sympathy
The families of Fred's Upholstery Shop
CARRIE GOSNELL
November 7, 2018
Gibson family...my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Carrie Gosnell (formally Mrs. Rodney Gibson
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