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LaVonne Gibson Obituary
Family will be present for visitation from 1:00- 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 24, 2023, at Heritage Funeral Home before heading to Swedone Cemetery for a private family burial and graveside prayer service.
LaVonne Marie Nussbaum Gibson was born in Garretson, SD on June 18, 1930, and passed away on August 20, 2023. She graduated from Garretson High School in 1948 and attended Nettleton College. She was united in marriage to Glenn Dale Gibson, Jr. in 1950. LaVonne retired from Western Bank in 1995 and worked at H and R Block until retirement in 2000. The following years she traveled and spent winter months in Arizona and being being eye for her companion.
Grateful for sharing her life are 2 sons, Gregory of LIttleton, CO and Terry of Sioux Falls, SD; two granddaughters, Brooke and Layne of Colorado; one great grand daughter Victorie and 1 great grandson, Tyler of Colorado; two brothers, Norman and Merle, one sister, Donna; many neices and nephews.
She was proceeded in death by her parents, Henry and Annie Anderson Nussbaum, one sister, Joanne and one brother Donald.
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Lori Bly
August 26, 2023
Lori Bly
August 26, 2023
Patty and Garry Peterson
August 25, 2023
Terry and Greg, we are so sorry to learn of Lavonne's passing. I must share a story of how I met Lavonne. I started working for Western Bank Downtown. Lavonne was at the West location. I would get calls sometimes from Lavonne, other times from Sammy. So when my associate, LuAnn took me around to the other locations, to meet others from different locations, I was taken to Customer Service. I was introduced to many and in the end, LuAnn asked me if there was anyone else I would like to meet? Right away I said "I would like to met Sammy." She looked at me and chuckled. I stated that I always thought both Lavonne and Sammy sounded the same over the telephone. I wanted to see if they looked a like as well. I came to learn that Lavonne and Sammy were one of the same. LuAnn was not the only one to get a good laugh out of that, all of Customer Service West did! I often would call her Lavonne, but as time went on and even after the bank closed, she became Sammy to me. My husband was fortunate to meet her also. We enjoyed going to eat with her and help her when we could with her computer. We did at times, especially during Covid brought her groceries she ordered. We met Terry at her home, but unfortunately not Greg. May you have fond memories of your mother and those special times you shared together and may it bring peace to you now and in the days ahead. She indeed was a wonderful and classy woman. We will miss her dearly and our calls and cards. Gone, but not forgotten. Rest in Peace Sammy.
Yvonne McGuire
August 25, 2023
Greg and Terry,We all grew up together. Camping kayaking the guard and all. I really got to know your mom on a deeper level when she helped with my dad. She had a big heart. Was kind and considerate. Loved my visits staying with her. Eating out , laughing and later phone calls. What can I say? I will miss her very much but she’s not in pain anymore! Rest in peace my lady!❤
LaVonne Hill
August 25, 2023
The truest of friends with a heart of gold and I will always treasure my wonderful memories of LaVonne. She was indeed a very special person. God greatly blessed me when LaVonne and I met and continued our friendship for many years.
Steven Bucklin
August 23, 2023
Terry and Greg, I am so sorry to read of your mom´s passing. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jan Thury
August 23, 2023
Lavonne and I worked together many years together at Western Bank, she was a very good co-worker and friend.
Her girlfriends at the chiropractic office
August 23, 2023
It has been a pleasure to get to know Lavonne over the past years, we loved chatting with her! We will miss her caring smile and bubbly personality.
Lori Bly
August 23, 2023
LaVonne went for her last car ride just weeks before she went to heaven to be with God. She said she never rode in a convertible sports car before. I did a photo shoot with her that day, and captured her humor and bright smile. She has been my precious friend for over three years, and she is such a remarkable lady. She will be missed.
Lori Bly
Larry Weiss
August 22, 2023
Greg / Terry - My sympathy in your loss.
I provided advocacy, caregiving, and support to your Mother over the past year+ during a challenging time in her life when she felt very alone and needed help. I hope I "made a difference "for her.
Larry
Jeff, Herbert
August 22, 2023
Terry and Greg, my deepest sympathy on your mom´s passing. She always had a smile and good words to say remember her from the days of Edison on through the times I´ve seen her first Lutheran. You´re blessed to have such a good mother, my very best wishes, Jeff Herbert.
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