Lewis Donald Gibson, age 96 years old, passed away on Thursday, March 14. 2019 in Billings MT. He is survived by his sister, Edith (Joe) Malia; his niece, Cheryl Malia-McCall; and nephews Richard (Pat) Malia and Donny Malia. He leaves many loving great nieces and nephews.
Donald was born November 15, 1922 in Billings, Montana to the late LD and Mina Gibson. He was the oldest of four children. Donald was preceded in death by his sisters, Dorothy and Ruth, and his niece, Diane Giles. Donald was educated in Hysham and spent his whole life on the family farm in Hysham. He was dedicated to his family, he cared for his mother and father at home until their death.
Donald loved to read his bible, praying for others, spending time with the family, laughing, teasing and always smiling. He was a caring and loving person devoted to his family, and the farm. He was a hardworking man, always willing to help others. He so enjoyed dancing on the weekend with the ladies and later in life he enjoyed traveling the world with his sisters. Donald was proud to be a lifetime member of the Hysham Presbyterian Church and the Masonic Lodge.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 on Saturday, March 23, 2019 at the Hysham Presbyterian Church. Burial will follow the funeral at Forsyth Montana Cemetery at 2:00 PM. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Stevenson Funeral Home. To leave condolences for the family, visit our website at www.stevensonandsons.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested to the Hysham Presbyterian Church, Hysham Museum, and the Hysham Community Center.
Denice Hedges says
We were so sorry to hear of Don’s passing. He did live a long good life which makes it easier to accept. Edith, Joe and family, our prayers are with you all as you go through this difficult time.
Bill and Denice Hedges
Cathy Emmons says
Our sympathy to the family. We will miss Don on the Christmas cookie list. We always took time to visit along with the delivery. He seemed to have lots of stories.
God Bless
Bob and Cathy Emmons
Alise Bradley says
Don has a special place in the hearts of my family. We all spent countless hours visiting with him and he always had a kind word and a story to tell. My daughter Katie loved him and was honored when he came to Park City for her wedding. I bet that dinosaur (cow) bone he found for her is still around my parents (Ken & Nancy Matirne’s) old place in Park City.
Ken and Nancy Matirne, Alise Bradley, and Katie Hanley