Obituary: Jerry Lee Gibson

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In memory of

Jerry Lee Gibson

of Philip, South Dakota, died on Friday, February 17, 2012 at the Hospice of the Hills in Rapid City at the age of 64

Jerry Lee Gibson was born May 20, 1947, in Kadoka, South Dakota, the son of George A. and Viola M. (Pothoff) Gibson. He was baptized and confirmed in the Catholic Church. He grew up and attended elementary school in Norris. He attended Kadoka High School, graduating in 1966. As a young man, he worked as a bookkeeper for Stanley Jeffords in the Manufactured Home Sales in Kadoka. In the early 1980’s, Jerry and his mother moved to Rapid City. When in Rapid City, he worked as a recorder for the South Dakota Archeologist Society for several years.
Due to failing health, Jerry retired in the early 1990’s. He moved into the Golden Living Center Black Hills in 2009 where he remained until July 2011, when he moved to Philip.
Survivors include two brothers Bernard Gibson and his wife Carol of Rapid City, and Ray Gibson and his wife Karen of Philip; two sisters Lillian Michaels of Sedro Woolley, Washington, and Mary Paola and her husband Gene of McMinnville, Oregon; several nieces and nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Jerry was preceded in death by his parents; one brother George; a brother-in-law Ross Michaels; and a nephew Shayne Gibson.
Closed-casket visitation preceded the services on Tuesday.
Mass of Christian Burial was held 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 21, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Philip, with Father Kevin Achbach as celebrant. Interment followed the reception, at the Kadoka Cemetery.
A memorial has been established.

MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL
Tuesday, February 21, 2012 - 10:00 a.m.
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Philip, South Dakota

CELEBRANT
Father Kevin Achbach

MUSIC
Marianne Frein - Pianist
Maureen Palecek - Vocalist
“On Eagles Wings”
“Shepherd Me O God”
“In The Garden”
“Be Not Afraid”
“O Loving God”
“Amazing Grace”

LECTOR
Rita O’Connell

PALLBEARERS
Lance Gibson - Matt Gibson
Hannah Griffin - RaeAnn Snyder
Emery Gibson - Wayne Michaels

HONORARY PALLBEARERS
All Relatives and Friends in Attendance

INTERMENT
Kadoka Cemetery
Kadoka, South Dakota

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Closed-casket visitation:.one hour preceding the services on Tuesday.
Mass of Christian Burial: 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 21, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Philip.
Interment: Kadoka Cemetery.

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Sorry about your loss. ~ Amanda Humphrey Quinn, SD (2/17/2012)
Was so sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. Our prayers are with your family. ~ Dan & Gayla Piroutek Milesville (2/17/2012)
I'm so sorry for your loss and am praying that Jerry is now resting peacefully and pain free. Thinking of you all....Lori ~ Lori Seager Philip (2/17/2012)
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. I remember Jerry from when we lived in Kadoka. We are sorry for your loss. ~ Donna Craven Rapid City, SD (2/17/2012)
Ray, Karen, and Families: Though sickness and poor health can somehow make saying good-bye easier, we also know how hard it truly is to say that last good-bye. May God provide you with the peace and comfort only He can. We are with you in thoughts and prayers. Love, Mike and Shar ~ Mike and Shar Moses Philip (2/17/2012)
Ray and Karen--so sorry about Jerry. I know how long he has been ill and how much support you have given him. Our prayers are with your family at this sad time. ~ Pam and Keith Bonenberger Kadoka (2/17/2012)
We are so sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. May God bless you all in this time of sorrow. We know he is at a much better place with much family and friends. He will suffer no more. ~ Lynn & Audrey Merchen Newcastle, WY (2/17/2012)
Ray, Karen and family....so sorry to read of your loss. No matter the circumstances, it is never easy to lose a family member. You are in our thoughts and prayers. ~ Nancy Green Valley, AZ (2/17/2012)
Ray and Karen and family, was so sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May he rest in peace now. ~ Walter & Kris Hamel 918 Willsie Ave (2/17/2012)
My sympathy to all of you. ~ Mary Kay Sandal Plainview, SD (2/17/2012)
Carol and Bernie I'm so sorry with your loss ,,,,you are in my thoughts and prayers today ,sorry I could'nt be there but I will be thinking of you though ,he is in abetter place now take care love u guys JO ~ JO Ann Goodman 116 Dupree Trail Ft Pierre,SD (2/17/2012)
Our sympathy to all of you. ~ Rudy & Susan Roth Philip (2/17/2012)
Ray,Karen and Family Sorry for your loss, remembering when they moved to Kadoka from Norris and were our neighbors,we were glad to see them being from White River it felt like a little bit of home to me.Bonnie Madsen ~ Bonnie Madsen Kadoka S.D. (2/17/2012)