Obituary of Joan Rose Gibbs

With much sadness, the family of Joan Gibbs announces her passing on Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at Longworth Long Term Care in her 93rd year. Our loving mother joined in heaven our father George Hollis (2010), son Gary David (2003), grandson Tyler Schmidt and wife Megan Field Keenan (2005), sister Susan Housego (1977), and daughters-in-law Gail Rogers (1996) and Orla Gibbs (2010). Joan leaves behind daughters, Janice Schmidt (Risty), Sharon Haskett (Bruce), sons, Stephen (Brenda) and Brad (Diane). Proud grandmother of Scott, Pamela, Stephen (Merieh), Christopher, Kathryn, Nicholas, Travis (Sarah), Jason (Colleen), Gary (Susan) and Kirsten and many great-grandchildren. Special sister-in-law of Doug and Grace Gibbs and dear friend of Betty Campbell. A special thank you to Dr. Mike Petersen of Lucan for his tender care of Mom, Rev. Darrell Shaule for his endless support to us all and to the incredible staff of Longworth Long Term Care. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at the WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL, 709 Wonderland Road North, London, where the funeral service will be conducted on Friday, December 7, 2012 at 1:30 p.m. with visitation one hour prior. Rev. Darrell Shaule officiating. Interment, Woodland Cemetery. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Joan are asked to consider the Heart & Stroke Foundation, Thames Valley Children’s Centre Auxiliary or the London Regional Cancer Centre.