Dennis Randall Gibbs
Born: January 5th, 1934
Died: January 15th, 2013
Obituary
Mr. Dennis Randall Gibbs, 79, of Burlington died at 12:50 a.m. Tuesday, January 15, 2013, at his home. Born January 5, 1934 in Burlington, he was the son of Wilbur Clifford and Edna May Starkey Gibbs. On November 2, 1962 he married Phyllis Jean Fritz in Burlington. Mr. Gibbs was an Army veteran. He attended St. Luke's United Church of Christ. Mr. Gibbs did auto detailing at Niehaus Motors for seven years and later became a custodian at St. Francis Care Center from 1980 until his retirement. He also was part-time custodian at St. Luke's United Church of Christ. Mr. Gibbs loved his dog Shadow and often went to the animal shelter to walk the dogs there. When he was younger, he enjoyed riding motorcycles in the timber with his son, Roger. He also enjoyed reading, walking and watching TV. Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Phyllis Gibbs of Burlington; one son, Roger A. Gibbs and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. The memorial funeral service for Mr. Gibbs will be 11 a.m. Thursday, January 17th, at St. Luke's United Church of Christ. The Rev. Mark Schowalter will officiate. The Burlington Area Veterans Honor Guard will conduct Military Rites. Inurnment will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the time of service at the church. A memorial has been established for St. Luke's United Church of Christ.