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C. Dan Gibbs
Born: 2/15/1950
Died: 5/27/2022
Age: 72
Community: New Lothrop, MI
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C. Daniel Gibbs of New Lothrop, MI age 72 died May 27th at McLaren Hospital. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, June 9, 2022 at 11:00 AM at O’Guinn Family Funeral Home in Montrose. The family will receive visitors on Wednesday, June 8, 2022 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Thursday, from 10AM until time of service.
Dan was born on February 15, 1950 in Caro, MI to the late Charles and Beverly Gibbs. He was a 1968 graduate of Lapeer High School.
He was a Lineman for a short time with Detroit Edison. He then went to work at Sears Tire Repair as a Salesman in Lapeer. He later went on to be a Sears Appliance Tech in Flint, MI. for 35 years. After a serious illness he retired.
Dan always kept busy in Retirement; Back yard mechanic, Classic car guru, Car shows/swap meets. Classic cars were his addiction; sitting on the front porch and watching everyone go by. Also his beloved 1937 purple Chevy Coupe.
He loved his (3) boys and their families. Grandkids were the light of his life, along with his wife Chris of 44 years.
Dan started going to auctions with his wife to buy cars for Royston Auto Sales. The owners were good friends Ben and Nancy Royston. He loved it, but he said it was very addicting.
Dan also drove dump trucks for Jack Powell owner of Powell’s Sand and Gravel Co in Montrose.
In the last few years, he Managed Montrose Car Wash for friends Matt and Mike Mowiski. Also during this time he delivered parts for Gold’s Auto. Also during this time he helped out friend Jim Voorheis with whatever he had broken and needed fixing.
Many people in the Montrose area would call Dan to fix whatever they had broken; tractors, washers, dryers you name it. He could fix it.
Dan was an all around good ole boy, he could fix anything.
During our son Kyle’s involvement in Boy Scouts Dan and his wife Chris were committee members for the troop. Dan also managed a project for them to restore and sell a 1968 Olds Cutlass Convertible. The money was raised for a High Adventure trip to Canada and Ely, MN. They went for two weeks and they made many memories and had a wonderful trip.
Dan loved children and had 8 wonderful Grandchildren. Trent, one of the Grandsons has special needs. Dan had a close bond with him and loved to help and teach him new things and just spend time with Trent.
Surviving are: Wife, Christine (Tina) Gibbs, Sons; Chris (Brenda) Gibbs of Leonardtown, MD. Kyle (Callie) Gibbs of Montrose, MI. Chad (Micki) Gibbs of Mecosta, MI. Brother Jeff (Nancy) Gibbs of Fort Smith, AR. Sister, Sue Madinger and friend Jerry of Mayville, MI. Sister in laws: Sheila Ostling of Raleigh, NC, Bev Cummings of Montrose, MI and Kay and Brother –in-law Art Cummings of Jupiter, Fl. Grandchildren: Montanna Gibbs of California, MD, Mason Gibbs of Leonardtown, MD. Katie and Connor Gibbs of Mecosta, MI. Nathan and Michael Brown, Trent Gibbs and Miss Violet Gibbs of Montrose, MI. Many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Goddaughter: Morgan Ritz of St. Johns, MI. Adopted son: Andy Moffitt of Holly, MI. Specials friends: Teri Durham, Larry Studer, Gary Drews, Mike and Matt Mowiski, Jim Voorheis. Trent’s Mother: Jennifer Davisson.
He was predeased: by his parents, brothers: Dave and Doug Gibbs.
Sister in law; Cheryl Cummings and brother in law Rick Cummings. In-laws: Richard Cummings and Vlasta Cummings.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to: Montrose Blueberry Car Show
PO Box 316, Montrose, MI 48457, or to the family of Dan Gibbs.
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6/9/2022 |
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11:00 AM |
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