HARVEY GIBSON Harvey Glenn Gibson, "Hoot," age 80, of Henderson, passed away Jan. 31, 2015. He was born Aug. 6, 1934, in Indianapolis, to Harvey Arthur Gibson and Arlene Rose Peterson Gibson. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps. He had a strong personality, was truly "one of a kind", and a generous free spirit. He has resided in the Las Vegas area over the last 50 years. Hoot retired as a B747 captain with TWA. Flying was his passion in life, and is where his nickname of "Captain Hoot" originated. Many would say that Hoot could fly anything with wings. He loved being up in the air; he enjoyed sky-diving, flight instructing, flying floatplanes, he would take anyone for a ride at any time. He was a father to many neighborhood kids, taught them all to fly and how to live a "well balanced life." He was an amazing story teller and loved to tell stories of his days working in undercover narcotics. He was always looking to surprise his many friends in so many unique ways. He kept everyone on their toes and always laughing. He touched so many throughout his life, he will be dearly missed by all that knew him. Hoot is survived by his life partner, Lois Tribett of Henderson; four children, John Gibson of Florida, Ron Gibson of Illinois, Kevin Gibson of Illinois and Ron George of Illinois; sister, Marilyn Belman of Iowa; and brother, Ron Gibson of Iowa. Celebration of life will be at 12:40 p.m. Monday, Feb. 23, at Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 1900 Veterans Memorial Drive, Boulder City, NV 89005. The celebration will continue next door at the Boulder City Airport Hanger #12 Row #4 following the 12:40 pm services. In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made the Nevada State Veterans Home NVAL Account 100 Veterans Memorial Dr. Boulder City, NV 89005. Family and friends can sign an online memorial guestbook at www.bouldercityfamilymortuary.com

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Published by Las Vegas Review-Journal on Feb. 15, 2015.

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for HARVEY GIBSON

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Kim

February 4, 2025

I didn't know you personally, but I know History will remember you as the hero that you were.

Eric H.

January 13, 2020

Wish I could have known you, Hoot.

Lori Robertson

November 1, 2019

Dear Hoot,
You were so much fun, adventurous and I just loved spending time with you. As a young TWA flight attendant I recall the older ladies says to me, Do you know who you've been talking to? That's Hoot Gibson , he's famous here at TWA. I didn't know who you were, I just liked you and we had fun together... I still think about you. You were generous, had a great sense of humor , an infectious laugh and great personality. You were a good man Harvey Hoot Gibson..... I'll never forget you or the time we spent together. RIP good soul ... Wish you were still here so I could talk to you.

Joey Staufer

January 29, 2016

Hoot-

The man who built a go cart out of airplane parts and shipped it to me as a little boy. That thing was fast and the brakes went out on nearly every ride. I never got to thank you. May you RIP and fly with the Angels!

May 9, 2015

Hoot was my cousin! We lived in Paw Paw when I was a child and he would fly over our house and tip his wings. We would run out a wave and jump up and down! In Paw Paw so many years ago that was and event!! My Mother and Arlene were sisters.

March 2, 2015

A favorite TWA pilot. You will be missed.
Jackie O

john herrick

February 21, 2015

Rip god bless

Diana Rhodes-Fisch

February 19, 2015

Hoot, Being in the Sheriff's Air Squadron with my Dad, you were a guest in my parents home for longer than I can remember. I remember when you took Alan (God rest his soul) and I for a ride in your airplane when the Squadron did an overnighter in Utah with tents and all. We even had a generator to watch home movies under the stars. You were one of the best pilots my Dad knew and you loved flying as much as he and my Mom. You are flying high now, so catch up with my Dad and Alan.

Judy Schweppe

February 16, 2015

Hoot was a very good friend and knew him back in the "Schiller Park, IL" days - I think they call that the "good old days"!!
Hoot was in my wedding in 1967, and didn't see him much since I moved to Colorado then.
However, we kept in touch. He came to Colorado for my daughter's wedding in June 1995. Hoot never changed - he was always a fun-loving guy and a good friend. He also knew I stood by him in all his travails with TWA. He was definitely one of a kind.
Judy Schweppe

Rodney Stich

February 15, 2015

Hoot, a former TWA pilot, and his lady, Lois, were two persons that I, and my sweetie, Glenda, enjoyed visiting whenever we flew a plane into Las Vegas. I will miss Hoot, miss my Glenda, who passed away, and will miss seeing Lois.

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