Gibbs, Evelyn June (Crawford) age 85, longtime resident of Grand Rapids, MN, died January 14, 2009 in Minneapolis surrounded by her family. Born June 5, 1923 in Cohasset, she was the last surviving child of James Henry and Delilah Jane (Henderson) Crawford. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank; and son, Lynn. She is survived by children, Della (David) Shupe of Saint Paul, Susan Rain of Golden Valley, Jennifer (Mark) Ranweiler of New Ulm; 6 grandchildren, Kraig (Rebecca) Blahoski, Lisa (Jason) Forsell, Eric (Jennifer) Peterson, Kendra Shupe, Laura Ranweiler, Kyrsten Rain; and 7 great-grandchildren. Visitation at Libbey Funeral Home in Grand Rapids, Friday from 4-6 pm. Funeral service at Grace Bible Chapel, Saturday at 11am.
This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.
To all of Frank & Evelyn's children & grandchildren.
We are very sorry to hear about your mother. She was always happy, cheerful & smiling. It is so hard to lose someone we love. Our thoughts are with you in your time of need.
Veona Vaillette & family
Veona, Rita, Ruth, Victor Vaillette Family
January 15, 2009 | Desert Hot Springs, CA
TO ALL OF EVELYN'S CHILDREN
WE WERE SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT EVELYN. THERE IS JUST NO GOOD TIME FOR SOMETHING LIKE THIS. WE BOTH KNOW THE FEELINGS OF LOSING A MOTHER AND WE CAN ONLY SEND YOU OUR LOVE AND PRAYERS. WE ALWAYS ENJOYED BEING AROUND BOTH EVELYN & FRANK.
GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU.
FRED & CAROLYN CRAWFORD
January 15, 2009 | FOREST HILL, MD
