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John Gibbons

New York, Illinois

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Doctor John Gibbons, PhD, aged 68, resident of New York, son of Bernard and Cecilia Gibbons of Chicago, brother of Mary Ann and the late Ceil and Bernard, father of Brian (Julie), Megan Glasgow (Justin), and Kevin, grandfather of Stella, Liam, Mae, Fiona, and Phoebe, died on Monday, July 15,...

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RIP, JG Six years...wow! Bob D (Seattle)

Bob D: you wrote your message on the second anniversary of my sister's sudden death. She and John were friends and he was a great Dean to her at DVU. I like to picture them hanging out together , , , xoxo - Teresa

Hey JG, You still make me smile when I think about you... RIP

I think of John every day: my mentor, my friend, my inspiration. I hope he is hanging out with my sister Hannah these days, having a good ole time. xoxo

Four years may have passed, but the great memories remain. BD

I just found and watched the video of John, I and others buying liquor for the Decatur event at a very large local liquor store I believe was in `13. Also in in it was us taking the leftover alcohol back to his room on luggage carts in the middle of the night. John brought life with him wherever he was at. He was unique, special and had the ability to combine something serious with having fun while doing it. Every time I think of him I smile...how many people do you know can make you do that...

John: As Vicky says, we are remembering you during this Symposium time of year . . . Your wonderful work goes on! xoxo Miss you every day. - Teresa

John, I am remembering you today, as we work on our faculty symposium. Your influence will continue on and on, as will the impact of your example.

I think of John very often. He guided DeVry out of its darkest days with humor and wisdom.