Jeffery Donald Gibson

Jeffery Donald Gibson

Obituary

Jeffery Donald Gibson of Bixby, OK was born January 18, 1942 in Wichita, KS, to Jack and Elwana Gibson, passed peacefully into the eternal love of God at his home on September 9, 2020 surrounded by his family. Jeff graduated from Will Rogers High School and Tulsa University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts. Jeff served honorably in the U.S. Marines Corps during the early sixties. On February 19, 1967, Jeff married his perfect match and traveling partner in life, Jane (Stone) Gibson. They both had a strong love for adventure and spent the first 11 years of their marriage traveling the world. Together they loved meeting and making new friends, exploring new cultures, and bringing it all back to share with others. Jeff was a passionate artist who loved capturing his view on everything he saw. His work has been in numerous art shows around Tulsa throughout the years, including the Philbrook Museum of Art. Jeff’s artistic talent led him to a career in Graphic Design and Publishing. Once retired, his love for creating and the appreciating of art continued. He had a great love of nature and music and you often would find him outside, puttering around their wooded acreage. Jeff also enjoyed building and restoring motorcycles. He loved to take part in the annual Santa’s Toy run on his 1969 Triumph. In addition to motorcycles, both Jeff and Jane are members of the V8 club and enjoy riding in their 1937 Flathead Ford Sedan. Jeff was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Elwana Gibson. Jeff is survived by his wife of 53 years, Jane Gibson of Bixby, OK. Jeff’s two daughters, whom he never missed their sporting events, Jill Mankin (Casey) of Bixby, OK and Sarah Sherrell (Preston) of Carrollton, TX. Jeff was blessed with 7 grandchildren which he referred to as his “rascals” and they adoringly called him Gramps. A celebration of Jeff’s life is planned for Saturday October 3, 2020 at 2 p.m. at 2356 East 171st Street South Mounds, OK 74047. In lieu of flowers, donations to The Special Olympics of Oklahoma are welcome.

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I won't ever forget meeting Mr. Gibson at Sarah's wedding. His face was one of pure joy through the entire event. Both his pride and love for his family was evident in everything he did that day. Watching him dance with his daughters, wife and twirling his oldest granddaughter across the dance floor was incredibly sweet and so special, I won't ever forget it. My sincerest condolences to Mrs. Gibson, Jill and Sarah.

Kristin Durbin

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Robert and Bevely Griffin

What a pleasure it was to know the oldest cousin of the Griffin Cousins. How sorry we were to hear that Jeff passed away. Jeff was a few years older then I but these last few years we really connected. We treasured the stop over visit when Jeff and Jane took a cruise out of FL. We enjoyed texting and sharing pictures of our families. I really miss that Good Morning text, sometimes really early in the morning!! Jeff loved his family and we enjoyed the memories we shared when we were together. He will truly be missed .

Robert Griffin

Jeff and my brother shared first names and were good friends in junior high and high school and roommates as freshmen at Northeastern. They allowed me to tag along occasionally. That’s how I first got to know Jeff G. He showed us how to make a car engine backfire by turning the ignition off and back on after a second or two. While working at Boy Scout camp my brother tried the backfire trick while driving the camp’s half-ton pickup into town for supplies. I guess he waited to long to turn it back on because when he did the backfire blew out the muffler. Thanks Jeff G., we weren’t invited back to work at camp the next year. Thanks to the art Geezers we reconnected. Jeff was a good friend and I will miss our all you can eat China King lunch buffets. Rusty Johnson

Rusty Johnson

Although Jeff and I graduated from Will Rogers HS class of 1960 I didn't really know him then. But we were both starving art students at TU and became acquainted then. After graduation we both went separate ways with careers and didn't find each other again until just a few years ago. I pulled into the Tulsa Swap Meet in Kellyville and there was Jeff driecting traffic. Our love of old cars got us together and from that sprang a group of fellow TU art students now called the Art Geezers. We began to get together for breakfast or lunch and Jeff was a part of that group. Between cars and the Art Geezers Jeff and I stayed in contact. As Jeff's medical issues began to slow him down we communicated by text almost every day. I am already missing those daily conversations and the many subjects we covered dluring those times. Jeff had many interests and many many friends all whom will miss his smile and witty way.

Jim Grisham

What an honor for us to have "grandparented" with you. Being together with you & Jane, making eye contact with each of OUR grandbabies for the first time - memories that never fade. All the family gatherings for birthdays, holidays, youth sports events, grandchildren performances, and the list goes on...what wonderful times those were that we got to share with you and Jane. We treasure those. Ever modest, you had so much talent and ability, and we enjoyed your fun-loving wit. We are very grateful that we were able to share these years with you. Bo & Pam

Bo & Pam Mankin

Dear Family, We would like to send our loving blessings and condolences for the loss of such a great man. He will be dearly missed, so very sorry for your loss. Let us know if there is ever anything that we can do for you. Praying for strength and comfort.

Shannon cline/ Tracey Driver

Too many memories to even count. Not enough words to express...Our artistic, loving, happy, thoughtful, caring and deep thinking 'hippie brother'-in-law. Love, Susan and Henry

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Susan and Henry

Sure gonna miss you, Uncle Jeff. I miss you giving me rides in your 914 Porsches! -Derik Stone, Fairbanks, Alaska

Derik Stone

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