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Dorcas E. Gibson

1942 - 2020

Dorcas E. Gibson obituary, 1942-2020, Council Bluffs, IA

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1942

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2020

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Dorcas Gibson Obituary

Dorcas E. Gibson, age 78, of Council Bluffs, Iowa, passed away October 18, 2020. She was born September 25, 1942, in Glenwood, Iowa, to the late Benjamin and Gladys (Gardner) Miller. Dorcas was the ninth of eleven children. She graduated from Abraham Lincoln high school. On June 1, 1974, she married James Gibson, and together they raised a son, James Gibson, Jr. In addition to her parents, Dorcas was preceded in death by her husband, James; brothers, Robert, Bruce and Samuel, and sister, Beth. Dorcas is survived by her son, James Gibson, Jr., grandchildren, Dustin, Jake, Jane and James; sisters, Zola Shipman, and Lois Ellis; brothers, Wendell, Herbert, Joel, and Harvey, and many nieces and nephews. She also was part of a church family at Emanuel Church of the Nazarene. Visitation with the family will be held at 10 a.m., on Friday, October 23, with a memorial service being held at 11 a.m., at Emanuel Church of the Nazarene.

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Published by The Daily Nonpareil on Oct. 21, 2020.

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Tessa Sanders

October 24, 2020

DORCAS WAS LIKE A MOTHER/GRANDMOTHER FUGURE TO SO MANY OF US! WHAT A BLESSING SHE WAS TO THIS EARTH! MY HEART GOES OUT TO HER FAMILY!

Judy (Nuzum) Money

October 23, 2020

Family Members of Dorcas,
She was a true child of God. When growing up across the street, the Millers were our refuge. Dorcas was so kind and caring, along with the rest of her siblings. Her family made Halloween especially a real treat. I loved the popcorn balls. My family was truly blessed to know the Miller family. May she rest in please. With sincere sympathy and prayers, Judy, Trish and Family

Keith Head

October 22, 2020

Sorry for your loss as 2020 has not been a good year. Losing too many. Lost my Mother in Law July, my Mom in August, and just buried my brother David today. My heart reaches out to Wendell, Joel, Herb, and Klinton. Rely on the Grace of God to see you through.

Shirley Turnbough

October 22, 2020

So sad to hear of your loss. Wishes of comfort to the family in this sad time.

Dawn Yopp

October 21, 2020

Jimmy,Dustin and Jake

I am so sorry for your loss.

Angela (Kelso) Taylor

October 21, 2020

I was sad to hear of Dorcas passing. I have known her most of my life and have many fond memories. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. May the peace of God comfort your hearts knowing we'll meet again.

Jayme Spencer

October 21, 2020

I remember Dorcas from church. She was a good friend of my great aunt Frances and Grandma Green. Dorcas had such a great personality. She could always make us laugh. Thinking of your family in this time of grief.

connie f belt

October 21, 2020

So sorry for you loss. Dorcus. Dorcus was a straight shooter with her words, with the tone of humor. Met her through my aunt Sharon. The were great friends as children, lives went different directions, but they were able to restore that bond in the 80's. They are catching up again now. Condolences to all.

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Oct

23

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Emanuel Church of the Nazarene

IA

Oct

23

Memorial service

11:00 a.m.

Emanuel Church of the Nazarene

IA

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545 Willow Avenue, Council Bluffs, IA 51503

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