Fran DuChamp
Joseph David Gibson, age 75, passed away on July 8, 2021 at home. He was married to Ann Gibson and they had just celebrated their twenty fourth wedding anniversary. A Celebration of Life was be held at the Sertoma Event Center in Springfield, MO on August 8.
David was born on February 4, 1946 in Santa Ana, CA to Joseph F. Gibson and Mary Kathrine Tuck Gibson. He grew up in northern California and was a proud member of the El Dorado High School class of 1963 and always looked forward to their reunions and reconnecting with his classmates. He was the administrator of the “You know you grew up in Placerville” website and had a great many friends whom he enjoyed talking to and sharing memories with every day on line. His amazing memory for detail endeared him to many on the site. He was an Army Veteran and proudly served two tours in Viet Nam as a heavy machine operator serving with the 87th Engineers, earning the rank of SP/5. He always enjoyed the reunions with his buddies. He worked as a machinist at Detroit Tool and Die in Lebanon, MO for 34 years before retiring. He was a car buff from a very early age, building his first car at age 19. He collected many cars in his lifetime and loved going to car shows. His wedding to Ann at a car show complete with poodle skirts and sasdle shoes was one of his favorite stories that he loved sharing with people.
David was one of those warm and friendly guys who never met a stranger. He would strike up a conversation with anyone and constantly made new friends. His wide array of interests drew people to him and made him such a pleasure to be around. His enjoyment in life was huge and he loved to travel, believing in getting the most possible out of each new adventure.
He was proceeded in death by his parents Joe and Kathrine Gibson, his grandparents and many aunts, uncles and cousins. He is survived by his beloved wife Ann, brother Charles Gibson of Lake Tahoe, CA and sister Barbara Honey of Boise, ID. His children include sons John (Cheryl) Gibson of Reeds Spring, MO, Joseph Gibson of Houston, TX, Jeffrey Gibson of the state of Pennsylvania and daughters Melissa (Scott) Simmons of Hermitage, MO and Christina (Paul) Woods of Rolla, MO. His grandson Kurtis (Courtney) Gibson and granddaughters Robin Brantley, Santana and Allison Simmons, Sarah and Rachel Woods, and great grandsons Rylan and Easton Brantley. Spending time hanging out with his kids and grandkids was always at the top of his list of favorite ways to spend time.
A Celebration of Life was held at the Sertoma Event Center in Springfield, MO on August 8, 2021 from 2-4 PM. P
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