Bruce Gibbs
December 27, 2011
Bruce Gibbs, 66, passed away December 27, 2011, after a long and stubborn battle with multiple myeloma cancer. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 31, at 10 a.m., at Faith Lutheran Church, 10395 University Avenue in Clive. Visitation will be Friday, December 30 from 5 to 7 p.m., at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines.
Bruce was born in Chicago, IL, on February 7, 1945. He grew up in the Chicago area and graduated from Northern Illinois University with a degree in accounting. He was also designated as a CPA. Bruce spent his career as an accountant and controller for various publicly and privately held corporations. After retirement, he worked as a consultant. In 1984 Bruce married the love of his life, Marilyn. They enjoyed traveling and spending time with family. Bruce was a character, not your typical accountant. He was the life of the party and lit up a room and everyone in it. He was a terrific grandfather and loved spending time with his grandsons, hence the reason for the relocation to Des Moines. In addition the entire family traveled to Walt Disney World for a memory filled vacation. Bruce enjoyed Golf, and was a life long Cubs and Bears fan.
He will be greatly missed by his wife, Marilyn; son, Jeff (Sara) Kynion; daughter, Jennifer Lowright; sisters, Joyce Morgan and Jeanne Visk; grandsons, Tyler and Cody Kynion; and numerous nieces and nephews. Bruce was preceded in death by his parents, Douglas and Camille; and his sister, Diane DePaul.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 8033 University Blvd,, Suite A, Des Moines, IA 50325 or the International Myeloma Foundation, 12650 Riverside Drive, Suite 206, North Hollywood, CA 91607.
Online condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Heather (Hansen) Schomber
01/02/2012
Marilyn and family~
It is with our deepest sympathies we send our sadness upon hearing of the death of Bruce. I had the pleasure of meeting him a few times as we were preparing for Jeff and Sara's wedding. Bruce always made me feel welcome when I came to visit. May the wonderful memories you all shared and the memorial trips you all took together forever live in your hearts.
With our sympathies~
Chad, Heather, Caeben and Greyden Schomber
Don Rieschick
12/31/2011
Marilyn and family
You have our deepest sympathy at the loss of Bruce. He was the life of the party wherever he went and could brighten up anyone's spirits. We will all miss him very much, but not like you will. Reunions will not be the same without him.
My your faith comfort and sustain you and we will pray for you.
Don and Carol Rieschick
Bonni newton
12/30/2011
I am so sorry to hear of Bruce's passing from this world to the next. He will be missed here, but his real life is just beginning. May god hold yon close as you embrace his new life.
Bonni Newton (Stoddard support group)
Jeanie Snyder
12/30/2011
God looked around His garden and He found an empty place, He then looked down upon this earth, and saw your tired face.
He put His arms around you and lifed you to rest.
God's garden must be beautiful. He always takes the best.
He knew that your were suffering. He knew you were in pain.
He knew that you would never get well on earth again.
He saw the road was getting rough and the hills were hard to climb.
So He closed your weary eyelids and whispered, Peace be thine.
It broke our hearts to lose you but you didn't go alone.
For part of us went with you the day God called you home.
In memory of Bruce Gibbs
Jeanie Snyder
Vicky Garrett
12/29/2011
Marilyn, you were such a stronghold for this kind and loving man. Even though I knew him briefly, it was enough to tell what a loving and fun-filled man he was. I'll always remember the day at church when I talked to him in the commons during that month of reprieve. He was so happy, he was almost bouncing off the walls. If only we could all enjoy life that way all the time! I sat behind you that day and I saw him give Pastor Mark a little wave before the service started. Then he turned to me and said, "He's my buddy!" But I think all of us in our bible study group felt we knew him because of all the reports we got from you. No one should have to go through what he did. I'm glad he's finally at peace. And you went through so much, caring for him day after day. I know you would never ever complain about that, but we knew how difficult it must be for you. I'm glad you too can finally be at rest. God's blessings and peace I ask for you, my friend!
Love, your bible study sister, Vicky.
Maria Pitzmeyer
12/29/2011
Marilyn and Family,
Please accept my deepest condolences. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Maria