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Craig Gibson Obituary
Memorial services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Third City Christian Church in Grand Island. The Rev. Scott Jones will officiate.
As per his request, Mr. Gibson's body was cremated and there will be no visitation.
The family is being served by Livingston-Sondermann Funeral Home.
Mr. Gibson was born on Dec. 13, 1949, in Grand Island to Theodore and Pearl (Naylor) Gibson.
He married Kim Kroeger on Feb. 3, 1984, in Lincoln.
Survivors of the immediate family include his wife, Kim of Grand Island; two sons, Kurt D. Gibson of Omaha and Scott Gibson of Grand Island; a daughter, Molly Gibson of Grand Island; a brother and sister-in-law, Gerald and Ellen Gibson of Lincoln; one sister, Nancy Lambert of Aloha, Ore.
Additional survivors include his mother-in-law, Marilyn Kroeger of Lincoln; a sister-in-law, Lucy Bixenmann of Del Rapids, S.D.; three nephews, Bruce Lambert, Ryan Gibson and Adam Gibson; and one niece, Leah Schenck.
Mr. Gibson received his education in Grand Island and graduated from Grand Island Senior High in 1968. He was employed by Thompson Auto Supply until 1994. Mr. Gibson lived his entire life in Grand Island. For the past 16 years he has been employed at Grand Island Express.
The most important things in life to Craig were his faith, family and friends.
He was a member of Third City Christian Church, and he and Kim were active in their Bible study group.
Craig was an accomplished bowler and slow pitch softball player. He enjoyed spending time with his family on camping trips, attending their various activities, and doing home improvement projects for his family and others. He was an avid Nebraska Cornhusker and Boston Red Sox fan.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Kurt A. Gibson; his father-in-law, Gerald Kroeger; a brother-in-law, Gerald R. Lambert; and a nephew, Tracy Lambert.
Memorials are suggested to Third City Christian Church or to the St. Francis Cancer Treatment Center.
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Constance
March 22, 2010
We offer our deepest sympathy. When tragedy strikes and takes the life of our loved ones, many cry out with great sorrow. Your tears are not unnoticed by the Creator of Life. Never was it his purpose for our human lives to be taken away. Although your deep pain will not easily disappear, prayer to God will bring comfort to you as you grieve. The Bible assures us God "is healing the broken hearted ones, and is binding up their painful spot." Psalm 147:3
Sharon Arnold
March 19, 2010
To The Gibson Family:
I worked with Craig at Grand Island Express for almost 5 years and enjoyed working with him on several different committess! Craig will be greatly missed! Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers in the days ahead that God will bless you with many wonderful memories of Criag's life here on earth!
Vicki Pflasterer
March 18, 2010
Gibson family-
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Craig always had a smile and good conversation anytime we seen him. May you know that he is in a better place and watching over you now.
The Pflasterer Family,
Jim, Vicki, Jason, Mandi & Jory
Deb Thuernagle
March 18, 2010
Kim, Kurt, Scott & Molly
I was so very sorry to hear about Craig. It seems like I was just cutting his hair even though I know it has been years since then. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you and knowing that Craig is now at peace and without pain.
March 17, 2010
Kim, Kurt, Molly and Scott
We are sadden to hear the loss of Craig. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. May God bless you all. Dean, Vickie, Zac & Ethan Bloomquist
glen brown
March 17, 2010
Craig always wore a smile, was a very kind and sharing man....... I'm very thankful I got the oppertunity to be around him. My prayers are with his family and friends in this time of need.
Glen Brown--------Columbus
March 17, 2010
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I hadn't seen Craig for a long time but after reading what other people have said here, he was still the same great guy I knew years ago. I worked with Gibby at Thomsen Auto and will always remember his great smile and all the pranks and jokes he pulled on everyone. May you find comfort in your memories and strength in your faith. God bless you all. With deepest sympathy.
Jody
Andy McDowell
March 17, 2010
We are saddened you had to leave us, but God needed you with Him in Heaven. We continue His work knowing that you are waiting to receive us.
Diane/Dave/Lyndi/Jenna/Zach Rouzee
March 17, 2010
Kim, Kurt, Molly, and Scott--
Our paths have crossed many ways over the years......just wanted you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with all of you....Craig is a wonderful man and I feel lucky to have known him. God has a big job to do and he needs good men in heaven to help him.....my dad will be there to welcome him with open arms. Take care and know that we are thinking of all of you. Dave and I will be gone so we are not able to be at the funeral.....we will be there in spirit.
Deb Shirley (Brown)
March 17, 2010
I've known Craig since the 1st grade at Newell elementary through High School. He was one of my best friends in grade school. He always had a smile that would brighten the room and he was a smart guy too. I am so sorry for your loss, but know that he has been welcomed to heaven by Jesus. May God continue to comfort you and your family.
Mary Sahling
March 17, 2010
Dear Kim, Kurt, Scott, Molly and Family,
I am so so sorry to hear about Craig. He was a wonderful man, and classmate. He will be missed by all.
You are in my thoughts & prayers at this sad and difficult time.
Sincerely, Mary Bosselman Sahling
March 17, 2010
Craig always had a smile on his face and a positive attitude. He's in a better place now and will always be in our hearts.
Love and Prayers to your family.
Dave, Deb and Kelli Walker
March 17, 2010
Kim,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Craig was a great guy and I know you will all miss him dearly.
Sherri O'Callaghan
George & Tammy Wieczorek
March 17, 2010
We have been blessed to have Craig and his family as our neighbors. He always wore a smile, spoke kindly when he seen us outside and always offered a helping hand if he thought one was needed. Thank you for giving us the oppertunity to have such a great friend and neighbor. Our prayers are with your family and friends in this time of need.
Dave & Donna Swanson
March 17, 2010
Kim, Kurt, Scott & Molly our prayers are for you in this sad time......Gibby is in a better place...
patrick thelen
March 17, 2010
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Terry Tipton
March 17, 2010
Bowled for many years with Gibby. Enjoyed working with him at Cabela's during the Holidays. Also a good friend, who could always make me smile. One story I will never forget, my fiance and I were moving into our new apt. at Normandy. Unknown to us, Craig lived right across the hallway. We were just starting to move the first boxes in, and there was a knock at the door. Gibby standing there, and asked "could I borrow a dozen eggs?" Our fridge wasn't even plugged in yet, he knew that, but there he stood, with that little smirk on his face. You will be missed Gibby. Rest well. Quick healing to your lovely family.
Mike Poland
March 16, 2010
Craig- when I worked at GIX you were always a pleasant face and a great conversationist.... you were a great family man and you will be missed dearly.... you have earned your seat next to god, RIP my friend and god bless you and your family....
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