GIBSON, Allen Dale 1931-2015

GIBSON, PAUSTIAN

Posted By: K. L. Kittleson
Date: 11/10/2015 at 21:13:56

Allen Dale Gibson

September 14, 1931 - February 1, 2015

Funeral Service
for Family & Close Friends:
Thursday, February 5, 2015
Parrott and Wood Chapel of Memories
965 Home Plaza
Waterloo, Iowa

Interment:
Thursday, February 5, 2015
Garden of Memories
3669 Logan Avenue
Waterloo, Iowa

Military Rites:
AmVets Post 19 of Waterloo
AmVets Post 31 of Evansdale
United States Army Funeral Honors Detail

Allen Dale Gibson was born September 14, 1931, in rural Tama County, the son of Irvin and Anna (Paustian) Gibson. He grew up in Traer, an only child, and graduated from Traer High School with the Class of 1949. Allen met Betty on a blind date in 1954, when he was home from the service. In 1955, they attended the “Doctor’s Dance” together while Betty was in nursing school and continued dating until they were united in marriage in 1958.

He was a passionate family man, and always had time for his kids and grandkids. Allen worked for many years at Titus Manufacturing as a press operator and retired from Veldhuizen Refrigeration in 1991.

After retirement, he and Betty traveled to Hawaii, Alaska and Florida. They also bought a trailer in Marquette, Iowa, where they enjoyed the beauty of the Mississippi River Valley. Allen loved fishing (with his fishing buddy Tammy), hunting and gardening. He was a huge fan of Mercury vehicles – especially the Grand Marquis!

Allen passed away at home on Sunday, February 1, 2015, at the age of 83 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a grandson, Nicholas Gibson.

Allen is survived by his wife, Betty; sons Richard (Kimberly) Gibson of Waterloo and Randall (Marlen) Gibson of North Carolina; daughters Tammy (Jim) McNally of Washburn and Deborah (Kevin) Schaa of Missouri; nine grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Memorials may be directed to the family.

Source: Parrott & Wood funeral home

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