John R. Gibson, age 68, of Jordan passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at his home in Jordan.
John Gibson was born in Billings, Montana on October 1, 1948 to Dick and Hazel (Winters) Gibson. He attended schools all over Garfield and Petroleum County as his mother was a school teacher. He graduated in 1967 from GCDHS. He enlisted in the Navy in November of 1969. He served as a Seabee during the Vietnam War and was always proud of his service. After the Navy, John moved home to Blood Creek to help on the ranch. He then worked in Mosby at the jet fuel refinery. During this time, he met and married Margaret Gribble and to this union two children were born, Joanna and Judd. The family made their home in Jordan where John worked for the Garfield County road department and later started Gibson and Son Construction. John and Linda began a loving and enduring relationship in the Fall of 1995. As time moved on, so did they, enjoying their lives working, fishing and hunting or just boony bashing with friends. John and Linda decided to marry in 2007 and on December 23 they said their “I do’s” in front of loving and supportive family and friends.
John served on the Jordan Town Council and Jordan Volunteer Fire Department for over twenty years. He was an avid hunting and fishing enthusiast. He was also fond of having a few pulls of whisky.
John is survived by his wife Linda; daughter Joanna of Las Vegas, NV; son Judd (Heather) Gibson of Jordan; granddaughters Jenna, Julia, Jodi and Jaci; brothers Jim (Renee), Joe (Sandy) all of Jordan; a niece Brandy and three nephews: Berry, Jamie and Ty. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers: Danny and Henry.
Family will receive friends on Sunday, August 20, 2017 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Jordan. Funeral services will be held on Monday, August 21, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at the VFW Hall in Jordan. Interment will follow in the Pioneer Cemetery with full military honors. Condolences may be made to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday August 20, 2017
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
Jordan, Montana 59337
Interment with Full Military Honors
Monday August 21, 2017
Pioneer Cemetery
Jordan, Montana 59337
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday August 20, 2017
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
Jordan, Montana 59337
Interment with Full Military Honors
Monday August 21, 2017
Pioneer Cemetery
Jordan, Montana 59337
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Linda D Estes says
Linda and families. Sorry to see this. May the memories never go away. Prayers for healing during this sad time.
Sally Fitch Ness says
So sorry for you loss. Pray er s and thoughts with you all
Jerry and Lori Murnion says
So sorry for your loss, you are all in our thoughts and Prayers
Teddy Robertson says
Dear Linda and Families,
I can’t tell you how sorry I am for your loss. You’re in my thoughts and prayers. Ron used to tell me Hoot stories with such fondness. I know how much he will be missed.
Colleen Butler says
So sorry to hear this. Sending thoughts and prayers your way.
Darryl and Sonja Turner says
So sorry for your loss, John will be greatly missed by all. Cherish the memories.
Bernie says
John was with us in Vietnam. His fellow MCB 53 veterans thank him for his service and miss him. I hope your heart is filled with peace for having known and been with a stand up guy. I am sorry for your loss.
Cathy Byron says
Linda and family –
This was stunning news. It brought back lots of memories of John in the old dormitory when he was named Hoot. I never remember him without a smile. Cherish the memories. My heart and prayers are with you.
Virgil Hellyer says
Sorry for your loss.
Gerome and Rita Wemmer & family says
Linda and family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Hoot will be missed by so many. Remember working with him when one of my first jobs was working on the county crew during the summer, was a gravel truck driver!! Hoot took my lunch box, removed all the food and promptly replaced all with horse apples! Was I ever surprised, and all he could do was laugh!! He reminded me of this for years and always with his wonderful grin and twinkle in his eye for the prank he had pulled!! Such a fun guy to work with. HE WILL BE MISSED. I pray that the Lord be with you and the family so that all the happy memories will replace the sadness of his being gone.
Pat & Bob Corbin says
This makes me so sad, We always enjoyed visiting with Hoot. We had a great visit with him in May on a Jordan trip. All of his family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Debbie and Mike Stocker says
Linda, and all of “Hoots”Family, I am so sorry for your loss. All who knew him will have many wonderful memories because he was just that kind of guy!!
Lige and Mary Ann Murray says
So sad to hear of Hoot’s passing. Prayers are with all of his family.
Vern & Virginia Hoeksema says
To All of John’s Families, So deeply sorry for your loss. What a character he was– loved his laugh. May God Bless you and Comfort you.
Vern & Virginia Hoeksema says
So Sorry to hear of your loss
Glenn crawford says
My thoughts and prayers are with Johns family and friends.
Sam Huston says
My sincere condolences. Prayers are with the family. RIP John
Arthur Petersen says
Sorry for your loss ,John &I fought fire together On the river. We had great times together at Ross hall dancing with all the gals. I married and moved to Texas and I am living in San Antonio.
David Gibson says
R.I.P. John
Even though we were not close you were my big brother love and miss you.
Baby Btother David
Mary kindt says
Prayers and Hugs to the whole family. John was truly one of a kind!! Loved the country he came from and the people it had in it!! Blessings to all
Glen and Teena Bollinger says
To Hoots Family,
Our deepest sympathy to all the family on your loss. Will sure miss seeing Hoot around town and visiting with him. Lots of good memories from our high school days. God Bless!
Glen and Teena Bollinger
Candy Huseby says
Thoughts and prayers to your family. Hoot was a great man and fun to visit with. He will be deeply missed. God Bless
Candy Bollinger Huseby
DJ and Gloria Rath Milroy says
So sorry to hear this. Our most heartfelt condolences to all. May your memories of times spent with John be of a comfort to each of you.
Mike Sims says
God speed John! From one river rat to another. Always enjoyed your company. Glad to have visited with you and Jim recently. Sorry it was to be the last time.
Tim and Cheri Hafla says
So sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers to you all.
Kreider Family says
R.I.P. Hoot-
Great memories, we will miss seeing you around. Your in our thoughts Gibson family
Daniel & Audrey Guesanburu says
Linda and all of “Hoot’s” Family, so sorry for your loss.
Wendy Hunter says
Dear Linda, Joanna and Judd and families. Liam just told me of Hoot’s passing. I am so sorry for your loss. All three of my children had the pleasure of knowing Hoot. He was always there to lend a hand or a bit of advice. And I always appreciated when he helped Pat pick up the kids when they were going between the two of us. Always a great visit when I saw him … he will be missed.
Cindy Stanton says
My condolences for the loss of Hoot. He and Linda were good neighbors when my folks moved into town. Hoot was one of those larger than life characters who will be missed.
Jo Ryan says
So sorry for your loss. Treasure the memories. I know there will be stories of Hoot for many years.
Thinking of you at this very hard time in your life.
Linda and Gary Gershmel says
Word cannot tell of the sadness we all feel for the loss of such a good friend and neighbor. Prayers that God will comfort you all in your loss.
Phil and Darlene Shawver says
Sending Condolences and Prayers for Linda and all of the Family John will be missed by all May you all find comfort in your Memories and Gods Love