In loving memory of

Florence Amelia Gibbs
November 2, 1924 - November 7, 2018

Florence Amelia Gibbs, age 94, formerly of Burlington Iowa, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018 in Glendale, Arizona.

She was born November 2, 1924 in Milton, Iowa to Paul and Leah (Wuthrich) Ward. She played basketball for and graduated from Milton High School before moving to Burlington, where she met and married her husband, Robert Gibbs in October of 1944. Florence worked for many years at Doran and Ward Lithographing.

She enjoyed spending time with her family and grandkids, reading, making puzzles and watching Iowa sports. She had a long life that included living to see her beloved Cubs win the World Series.

Survivors include a brother, Karl (Max) Ward of Wilsonville, OR, two sons, Dennis (Erica) Gibbs of Burlington, IA and Robert (Jenni) Gibbs of Glendale, AZ, a daughter, Patricia (Tim) Miller of Monument, CO, 8 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, 2 brothers (Kenneth and Donn) and a sister (Romonna).

The Funeral Service for Mrs. Gibbs will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, November 14 at Lunning Chapel. Interment will be held in Burlington Memorial Park Cemetery. Following the funeral service a short reception will be held at Lunning Chapel.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established with St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. .

Tributes

Russ Larson wrote on Nov 14, 2018:

"Bob and Dennis and families. So sorry to hear about your loss Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Bob, if you get a chance look me up in Bettendorf Again. So sorry for your loss. Russ Larson and family. "

Melanie Sullivan wrote on Nov 13, 2018:

"I will be unable to attend the service but send my sincere sympathy for your loss. I have many fond memories of time I spent with Florence. She was a special lady."

Sandra Fraise wrote on Nov 11, 2018:

"I loved Grandma Gibbs. I always enjoyed spending holidays with her since Ben joined our family. She was a special grandma and will be missed by many. No matter when they leave us it's difficult to lose your Mom. My sympathies to Dennis, Bob and Pat. "