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Gloria Cadigan Obituary
Born Gloria Jean Campbell on June 10, 1929, in San Francisco, she moved to Anchorage in 1956. In 1959, she started Magic Foods, a sandwich delivery service that she sold, and moved on to work at and manage collection agencies. She also opened two more restaurants.
Gloria was family oriented and an excellent cook, and she was famous for her beans and cornbread. Her 72-pound king from the Kenai was her proudest moment in 45 years of fishing.
Gloria is survived by her two sons, Dan and Mike Gibeau of Anchorage; daughters-in-law, Judy and Linda Gibeau of Anchorage; granddaughter and grandson-in-law, Kim and Bill Bivins of Anchorage; grandson, Maynard Gibeau of Anchorage; great granddaughter, Kaylee Gibeau and great grandson, David Gibeau, both of Anchorage; one sister, Diana Schulte, Cathedral City, Calif.; nephew, Dennis Covel, Palmer; niece, Pam Henry of Seldovia and several grand nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Nell Dossett; father, Hank Dossett; husband, Pat Cadigan; grandson, David Gibeau; and granddaughter-in-law, Tiffany Gibeau.
Gloria did not want a funeral or service, and her cremains will be spread in the Kenai River.
Arrangements by the Cremation Society of Alaska, www.alaskacremation.com.
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Fred Klouda
April 22, 2011
I'm very sorry to hear about the passing of Gloria. I have nothing but fond memories of her over the 40 plus years I knew her. She was kind,giving ,thoughtful and supportive. My condolences go out to her children, grandchildren and all of her family. May she rest in peace. Fred Klouda
Larry & Karen Bivins
April 22, 2011
Dan & Kim,
You in are in our thoughts and prayers. Having just experienced the loss of Larry's mother we understand what you are going through.
Gloria was a unique and strong woman and one of the best cooks ever! She loved her family, especially "Kimmy".
Kim - just know that even though your Grandmother is not with you on this earth any longer, she will always be close to you, and all you had together never ends. God Bless, we will talk soon. Karen & Larry
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