Gregory-Gibbons-Obituary

Gregory Thaddeus "Gig" Gibbons Jr.

Polaris, Montana

May 8, 1950 – Jul 28, 2024

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BORN
May 8, 1950
DIED
July 28, 2024
LOCATION
Polaris, Montana

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Gregory "Gig" Gibbons, of Polaris, Montana, aged 74, cast his last line on July 28, 2024, due to complications from Glioblastoma brain cancer.Gig was admired and well-liked for his quirky sense of humor, adventurous spirit, and indefatigable skill in pursuit of wild critters and noble fishes....

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We spent our summer family trips for over 20 years in Dillon MT & spent as much time as possible with Gig and his family. We have such wonderful memories of the family get togethers up at Polaris! Our thoughts and prayers are with your family you left behind

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

On behalf of everyone who ever shared a campfire at the Copper campground, our many thanks for your friendship and generosity regarding the hows and wheres of encountering the challenging steelhead. On behalf of any Skeena and Nass watershed explorers who patted themselves on our backs over discovering new places to fish . . . Gig was there first! Tight lines wherever you're swinging your fly these days!

I met Gig´s camper truck before I met him , twenty odd years ago, and him camping on the prairies. I´d see his truck always with a fresh brace of pheasants cooling, day upon day, I had to meet this master hunter! A quick and causal meeting ensued. Months later while fishing my favorite steelhead river a state away, the same camper, he must be a steel header! I must get to know this man! Gig was kind enough to share his stories, knowledge, and campfires for the next twenty plus years. Bold,...

I have many fond childhood memories of my cousin Gig. When we all stayed at the LakeHome in Osakis, he would have us all laughing hysterically. He was so funny! My condolences to Barbara, Zane and Lacey.




Barb,Gig, Emma, Greta - Our life is enriched where our paths came together and Your Friendship has brought us much Joy. Your smile is forever in our hearts and we in turn smile.