Daniel Brenn Bibbins

Daniel Brenn Bibbins Jan. 5, 1960 ~ Oct. 28, 2008 A favorite shipmate has sailed to distant waters. Daniel Brenn Bibbins of Pittsburg was 48 when he passed away of a heart attack on Tuesday, October 28, 2008 in Martinez, CA. Dan enjoyed fishing, boating and was a member of the Pittsburg Yacht Club. Born on January 5, 1960 in Streator, IL, Dan spent his early years in Illinois. He attended elementary school in Seneca, IL and Marquette High School in Ottawa, IL. He played basketball, baseball, football, and track. He then attended Illinois State University in Bloomington, IL. He was a member of Plumber and Pipefitters Local 81 in Ottawa, IL. He and his wife, Paula Yasm Bibbins, moved to the San Francisco Bay Area 18 years ago where United Airlines employed him. Their daughter, Brittany born 1995, was the love of their lives. He lost his wife Paula in December 2001 following complications from surgery. In 2005, Dan fell in love again when he met Nancy Hitchings. Recently, he left UAL to work as a plumber for the Plumbers Local 159. He traveled extensively with his family. He was a member of the Pittsburg Elks Lodge and the Church of The Good Shepherd. Dan is survived by his daughter Brittany; partner Nancy; sisters Lee Anne, Kerry and Christine; brothers Robert, Kevin and Edward; as well as aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, stepbrothers, and stepsisters. A service was held at Pittsburg Funeral Chapel on November 4 at 3pm with visitation from noon to 3pm. Dan will be laid to rest next to his wife Paula in Ottawa, IL. Donations may be made to benefit his 12-year-old daughter by contacting Mechanics Bank, 695 Railrood Ave., Pittsburg, CA, 94565. (Account: Nancy Hitchings FBO Brittany Bibbins).