Barbara Jean Gibbons' Obituary
Barbara Jean Gibbons, 74, was born in Tucson, AZ to G.L. "Rusty" and Martha Gibbons on January 7th, 1939. She Graduated from Catalina High School, and at the age of 45, Barbara earned her degree from the U of A. She loved to travel and even lived in Spain for several years. Barbara experienced life and other cultures while traveling around the world. She big game hunted in Africa, shot elephant, Lion and lots of wild game. She was always up for adventures!!! Barbara never met a stranger!! She has kept in contact with friends that she has met around the world and with friends from her childhood; they all were like family to her. Barbara had severe diabetes, pancreatic cancer and had major surgery; she cheated death for the last 4 years. Through it all, with a smile on her face, she kept up a great outlook on life. She is loved and will be deeply missed by her mother, her brother Gregg (DeeAnne) of Tucson, her sister Linda (Bill) Strunk of Bullhead City, 5 loving nieces and their children. Memorial service will be held Saturday, July 27, 2013 at 12:00 noon at La Paloma Resort. Family requests remembrances be made to Angel Charity for Children, P. O. Box 14225, Tucson, AZ 85732.
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