Norma Jean Gibson

NORMA JEAN GIBSON (nee DeVANEY) Age 76, of Tarpon Springs, Florida, passed away on Monday, April 18, 2005. Norma was a former resident of Valparaiso, Indiana. She worked with the Northwest and Indiana Chapter of the March of Dimes for 20 years. Norma was past president of the American Legion Post Ladies Auxilliary #100 and treasurer of the Red Hat Society of Tarpon Shores Park, Tarpon Springs, Florida. She will be greatly missed with all her laughter and love for everyone. She is survived by her husband, Ron Gibson of Tarpon Springs, Florida; daughter, Marjean McKay of Anchorage, Alaska; son, Robert Kurpis of Hobart, Indiana; special daughter-in-law, Cindy Kurpis; grandsons, Chad (Emily) Pazera, Robbie Pazera with the U.S. Marines in North Carolina; Daniel Kurpis of Hobart; brothers, Bud DeVaney of Schererville, Indiana, John (Elaine) DeVaney of Chesterton, Indiana; niece, Marie McGuire of Frankfort, Illinois; special niece, Cindy DeVaney; and nephews, John (Angeline) DeVaney Jr., of Chesterton, Richard (Catherine) DeVaney of Portage, Larry (Judy) DeVaney of New York, Randy DeVaney of Orlando, Florida, Terry (Debra) DeVaney of Indianapolis, Indiana; special cousins, Marge and Tom Chirko of Portage; many other nieces nephews and special friends and family. Preceded in death by her mother, Marge DeVaney, father, Gilbert DeVaney, and granddaughter, Jennifer Kurpis. Memorials may be made to Hospice, 300 E. Bay Drive, Largo, Florida, 33770. Funeral services will be Friday, April 22, 2005, 10:00 a.m. at Rees Funeral Home, Olson Chapel, 5341 Central Avenue, Portage, with Rev. Calvin D. Hawkins, officiating. Burial will follow at Calumet Park Cemetery, Merrillville. Visitation will be Thursday, April 21, 2005, 2-8 at Rees Funeral Home, Olson Chapel. (219) 762-3013.