Photo courtesy of Smits Funeral Home - Dyer
Dyer, Indiana
Nov 10, 1932 – Jul 19, 2022
Paul Allen Gibson, 89, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 19, 2022, at home surrounded by his family. He was the oldest child of the late George and Ruth Gibson.
Paul is survived by his wife, Betty (Wiersma), his children Scott (Dawn), Dave (Amy), Tami, and late Teri (late Tom) Kerns. Adored grandfather of Candice (David) Van Drunen, Jori (Joe) Vroom, Laci (Max) Van Dam, Isaac, Desi Kerns, Dillon Kerns, Grant, Will, Adam and Gise, and great grandfather to Parker and Beckham. Beloved brother to late Bud (late Marlene), Mary (Marv) Smit, late Judy Urban, in-laws Nick and Wilm DeGroot, and Harriet (late George) VanderVelde, Wally (Sandy) Urban.
Paul was born in South Holland, IL, and attended high school in Mishawaka, IN. After high school Paul joined the Air Force and was stationed in Korea. Upon returning home, he met the love of his life, Betty who he was married to for 64 years. Paul worked for his father and later owned Gibson Chevrolet.
Paul enjoyed traveling around the world early in his life and loved the Florida sun when he retired. Throughout his life he rode horses, drove buggies, raised chickens and always had at least one faithful German Shepherd by his side. He delighted in competing with his horse and buggy filled with his grandchildren in the Lake County Fair.
Paul not only served his country, but also served at his church, Faith Church (South Holland/Dyer). He was a church plant committee member, a deacon, an elder, a small group leader (for the horse-lovers Bible study), and an usher for many years. His cheerful personality, positive attitude and Christ-loving spirit made people feel comfortable.
A memorial visitation will be held Thursday, July 28, 2022 from 3:00 p.m. until the time of the memorial service at 7:00 p.m. at Faith Church, 100 W. 81st Ave. Dyer, IN with Scott Gibson officiating. Burial will be held Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery – Elwood, IL.
Memorial contributions may be given to Evangelical Child and Family Agency (1530 N. Main St. Wheaton, IL 60187) or Young Life Ministry of Jan Mulder Beatty (PO Box 33, St. John, IN 46373).
Read MorePaul was a wonderful friend and a loyal, smiling, faithful, welcoming usher. Our team (and the whole church) will surely miss him at the door. He will be waiting for us all in Heaven to greet us there with desserts in hand when we arrive!! Paul, I am so grateful for your heart, your friendship, and your service and will miss you dearly.
Jan Mulder
July 28, 2022
Our heartfelt sympathy to you, Betty, and all of your family.
Doug and Audrey VanVuren
July 28, 2022 | Crete, IL
I always enjoyed visiting with Paul and Betty either at youth baseball games or at Faith. Always pleasant and kind. My deepest sympathies to Betty, Scott, his family, and all who loved him
Steve Booth
July 27, 2022 | Dyer, IN | Friend
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Sending my deepest sympathy to the Gibson family.
Charlotte Van Dam
July 26, 2022 | Friend
Happy, Kind, Always a kind word! He will be missed by many
Annamae Groeneveld
July 24, 2022 | Friend
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Kimberly Aylsworth
July 23, 2022 | West Chester, OH | Acquaintance
Our deepest sympathy to all of Paul’s loved ones
Jim & Rosalie Reif
July 23, 2022 | Loda, IL
My heart goes out to everyone in the family. Grampa Gibson had a wonderful impact on everyone's life! To say He will be missed, is an understatement. Keeping you in my prayers.
Barbara Kerns Conroy
July 22, 2022 | Dyer, IN | Family
My deepest sympathy Scott, and to all of your family. I met Mr. Gibson when he would drop by Midwest Transit occasionally. He was always pleasant and easy to chat with. Praying for you. Beverly Perkins
Beverly Perkins
July 22, 2022 | St. Anne, IL | Coworker
