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Wilma Gibbons Obituary

Wilma Jean Gibbons Wilma was born in December 1925, in San Luis Obispo, California, and passed away August 20, 2016, in Arroyo Grande, California. Wilma graduated from San Jose High School in 1944. She married Tom Gibbons on April 25, 1947, and they celebrated 52 years of marriage before his passing. Wilma worked for Riley's Department Store and the County Tax Collector's office. She is survived by her daughter, Eugenia Gibbons; daughter Marilyn Spoeneman; granddaughter Shauna Schauerman (Tristan Cory) and great-grandson Austin Cory; grandson Paul Russell and great- grandaughters Savannah Russell and Jennsen Russell; granddaughter Dorcy Pruter and husband Rob Pruter; grandson Michael Schauerman; as well as sister Frieda Wittmeyer, and several nieces and nephews. Private services have already been held.If you would like to make a donation in her name you can donate to Woods Humane Society, French Hospital Foundation or Arroyo Grande Hospital Foundation. Sign her guestbook at sanluisobispo.com/obituaries

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Published by San Luis Obispo County Tribune on Aug. 28, 2016.

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Barbara Idler

September 1, 2016

I will always hold dear the fond memories I have of Wilma. She was always in great spirits, loving and kind. She will be greatly missed in so many ways.

Jackie Terwilliger

August 29, 2016

I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you .

August 29, 2016

When your mother and father, Tom, lived on Chorro Street behind University Square Shopping Center, your mother would do writing and typing for me when I was involved with the Jr. Chamber of Commerce at that time. I appreciated all her assistance. Your father was a customer of mine. They were fine people, and am sorry for your loss. John E. Phillips

marita jeffrey

August 28, 2016

So sorry you lost your mom. She sounds like she was a lovely person. It is not easy to loose a loved one. You and Randy are such kind people that I am sure you made her last years very good ones. I know you will miss her. you both.

Deb Richard

August 28, 2016

We all have so many beautiful memories. May your beautiful memories help ease your grief.

Deb Richard

August 28, 2016

Love you, Aunt Wilma.

August 28, 2016

I will always remember her with many fond memories.
Molly F Doyle

Bill Cattaneo

August 28, 2016

Our condolences on Wilma's passing. May her soul rest in eternal peace.

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