Mary (Betty) Gibbs
October 14, 1923 - May 25, 2011
Mary Elizabeth (Betty) Gibbs died May 25, 2011, at Stoneybrook Assisted Living Facility in Corvallis. She was born Oct. 14, 1923, in Springfield, Mo. She was predeceased by her husband of 42 years, Gordon M. Gibbs Jr., also of Corvallis. Betty was a member of the Corvallis Country Club. She was an expert bridge player, and especially enjoyed tournaments. She loved traveling and spending time with her family and her loyal companion, Roscoe, her pet poodle. Surviving are daughter Susan Gibbs Braa and her husband, Barry E. Braa, of Scio; son Gordon M. Gibbs III, and his wife, Nancy O. Gibbs of Greenville, S.C.; grandsons Eric Braa and his wife, Brandy, of Scio, Kyle Braa and his wife, Laura, of Scio, Jeffrey Gibbs and his wife, Mary Hunter, of Greenville, and David Gibbs and his wife, Tricia Gibbs, of Greer, S.C.; and five great-grandchildren. A memorial service is set for 11 a.m. Saturday, May 28, at DeMoss-Durdan Funeral Home, Corvallis. Burial will be at Arlington National Cemetery in Washington, D.C. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Betty's name can be made to Benton Hospice Service, Corvallis.
Mary Elizabeth (Betty) Gibbs died May 25, 2011, at Stoneybrook Assisted Living Facility in Corvallis. She was born Oct. 14, 1923, in Springfield, Mo. She was predeceased by her husband of 42 years, Gordon M. Gibbs Jr., also of Corvallis.... View Obituary & Service Information