Walter "Don" Donald Gibson

February 24, 1929 - April 9, 2025

On April 9, 2025, Donald Gibson passed away at the age of 96 years. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Don is survived by his loving daughter, Judy (Gibson) Brock; step-children, David (Sally) Cross, Ruth (Jerry) Preheim, John (Janice) Cross, and Peter Cross; six step-grandchildren, Rebecca Preheim, David Preheim, Bethany (Jeb) Jones, Andrew Cross, Naomi (Troy) Johnstone, and Phoenix (Nick) Roznicki; seven great-grandchildren; and numerous cousins, nephews, and nieces.  

Don was predeceased by his second wife, Jean; his sisters, Marjorie Sharegan and Dorothy Offer; his brother, Gordon Gibson; his parents, Robert and Hattie (Cross) Gibson; his step-mother, Louise Gibson; and half-sister, Louise (Gibson) Gunderson.

Donald had many stories of his 15 years as an Aero Engine/Air Frame Mechanic with the RCAF, including one year with UN Emergency Force. He was also a mechanic with Air Canada at Toronto International Airport (1966-1974).

Don’s family wishes to thank the staff of the Peace Hills Lodge, Good Shepherd Home, and the Wetaskiwin Hospital Unit 35 doctors and nurses who kindly cared for him.

A service honouring Don’s life will be held at Ebenezer Baptist Church, Wetaskiwin, Thursday, April 17th, 2025, at 1:00 pm. 

Interment has taken place at the family plot in the “Olds Cemetery” in Olds, Alberta, next to his loving mother, who had died when Donald was only 17 days old.

It was a bright sunny morning when Donald “passed” through the “Valley of the Shadow of Death”, and had a glorious entrance into his Eternal Home to be with his Saviour.

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