"Anita, you may not remember me... I worked for Scott in 1984 & 85 in the Maintenance Engineering Dept. of the gasifiaction plant in Beulah, ND. As short of time as it was I really liked working with Scott. I've always wondered what Scott was up to over the years and today I did a Google search and found this obituary. I wished I would have pursued this search years ago. It came as a surprise but, in an odd way, was good to at least find this. My sympathies are with you and trust that time will soften the loss."
In loving memory of
Scott B. Gibbs
September 6, 1942 - January 23, 2013
SCOTT GIBBS
LETTS, Iowa - Scott B. Gibbs, 70, of Letts, died on Wednesday, January 23, 2013, at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 20, 2013, at the Letts Library and Community Room, 125 E. Iowa St., Letts.
Memorials may be made to Grandview/Letts Lions Club or American Cancer Society. The Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Scott was born on September 6, 1942, in Rennerdale, Pennsylvania, the son of William and Harriett Culp Gibbs. He was a graduate of Carnegie High School.
He married Anita Evermann on May 27, 1978, in Danville, Iowa.
He was member of the Lions Club, and was a volunteer at Wildcat Den with the restoration of the Grist Mill.
He was a veteran of the US Coast Guard.
He enjoyed woodworking, remodeling, hunting, fishing, camping and traveling in his RV.
Those left to honor his memory include his wife, Anita Evermann-Gibbs of Letts; two sons, Kenneth Gibbs of Clarks Hill, South Carolina, and Steven Gibbs of Apex, North Carolina; one daughter Joyce Koepfer of Finnleyville, Pennsylvania; five grandchildren; one brother, William Gibbs of McDonald, Pennsylvania; and two sisters, Ruth Skaggs of Rogers, Arkansas, and Paulette Zarichnak of West Hickory, Pennsylvania.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Tributes
"Anita, I cannot express to you how shocked and deeply saddened I was to hear of Scott's passing. Words alone cannot describe the man. You had to know him. There are so many things that made Scott special to so many people. I have many memories of Scott........all good. I was inspired by Scott's knowledge, his truthfulness, integrity, but most of all by his kindness. He was a true gentleman in every sense of the word. Just being around him was a joy. He will be missed by so many. He was my true friend. May God take him in his loving arms and keep him always. "
"Where to start? We lived in Rennerdale & went to school from 1st grade to highschool. His children played with mine. Always a 1st class guy in my book. Will never forget him . His memory will live in my heart. So sorry for your loss. Much love. Janice & family"
"Wonderful memories of Scott - at Rennerdale and CHS. Just a really, really nice guy. Always so polite - a true gentleman. So glad he made it to our 50th reunion and that I had a chance to talk with him. Anita, may the comfort of friends and family be your strength now and in the days ahead. "
"I am sorry to hear of Scotts passing,he was a great guy. I will allways remember his smile and his humor at our last class reunion. "
"Met Scott when we played little league baseball together, he was a much better player than I was! So glad I was able to spend time with him at our 50th Carnegie High School Reunion. He will be missed."
"to anita and family: Scott was so well liked by all in his graduating class. I will miss seeing him, and sharing stories of the good days at CHS at reunions. He'll be always remembered. Sincere condolences. Carol Gerrero Smoot"
"I am so glad that I had a chance to "get caught up" with Scott at our 50th reunion. He was always straight and true and I can see why he chose the Coast Guard early in his life. I am sure he was a loving husband and father. My sincere condolences to Scott's family and friends...RC Popivchak....aka Pudge"
"Scott was a good listener and always a gentleman. It was a pleasure to know him. I was so glad to spend a few minutes with him at the last reunion."
"I remember Scott very well as I do most members of our Class of 1960 even if I was there for senior year only. I hope Scott is up there with the Lord right now. Too bad, he won't be around when I open those beers at the next reunion."
"Scott was a really nice guy.Sorry for your loss.Joe Egolf CHS 1960"
"You ole rascal! Does this mean no more Rennerdale stories till we get to Heaven? I remember your instructions not to touch the electric fence came After I got zapped! Thanks pal! I'll see you at Joe's store upstairs in due time, don't advance my reservation, however! He was slightly mischievous as a boy hood friend. And a ruffian in our tackle, no pads, football games on the front yard of Rennerdale school. Great memories!"
"Good friend and class mate. Our reunions are the best."
"Hello my friend You will be missed, but we will be in a better place, no more getting up to delivery the Post Gazette. God speed, Craig & Donna"
"I grew up with Scott in Rennerdale Pa. Many fond memories. May he be in Peace"
"I only met Scott in his final days. I wish I could have got to know him better. He impressed me as a family man and a man of character. Please accept my condolences."