George Alexander Gibson's Obituary
George A. Gibson, 87, peacefully passed away at his home on Lewes Beach on June 22, marking an end to a life well lived. Born in Lewes on June 16, 1934, to the late George H. Gibson and Anne Hazzard Gibson, George spent his childhood and teenage years living in the family home on McFee Street. The second of five children, his childhood was spent in the simple pursuits of outside play, swimming in the Delaware Bay, and playing baseball. He graduated from Lewes High School in 1952.
Upon graduation, George began working in the accounting department at Fish Products, a menhaden fish manufacturing plant, once located on what is now Cape Shores, Lewes. His early years at Fish Products led him to a career in accounting at the Beebe Hospital and subsequently serving as the Business Administrator of The Beebe Clinic. In his later years, he developed an interest in selling real estate and worked as a Realtor at Jack Lingo in Rehoboth Beach.
Family life was the center of George’s happiness. He is survived by his beloved wife, Jane Gibson. Together they enjoyed daily walks though the State Park with their dogs, cycling adventures on the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal trail, Shenandoah National Park camping trips, and an adventure to Yellowstone National Park and the Grand Canyon.
Over the years, George treasured his time with family and friends on his boat, The Gibson Girl. While time on the Delaware Bay engaged in boating and fishing were among his most cherished activities, he also enjoyed golfing, bowling, and woodworking. Ever active in his native Lewes community, George was a lifelong member of Bethel United Methodist Church, on the board of Bethel Church’s annual Lewes Antique Show and served as the long-time Treasurer of the Lewes Historical Society. He was a 65 year-long member of the Masons and a Past Master of Jefferson Lodge.
With family serving as the focal point in his life, he was foremost, a loving husband, father, grandfather, son, and brother. His kindness, generosity, and gentle nature endeared him to those who knew him. He laughed easily and earnestly. A humble, good man, easily content in the presence of loved ones and nature, his spirit of warmth, graciousness, and cheer will reside in the hearts and memories of those whom he loved so very well.
George is survived by his daughters: Mimi Jones (husband Court) of Milton, DE, and Heather Moqtaderi (husband Mehron) of Philadelphia, PA; his grandchildren: Brooke Jones, Leila Moqtaderi, and Cameron George Moqtaderi; his siblings: Betty Anderson of Lewes, DE, Jack Gibson of Lincoln, DE, and Raymond Gibson of Orlando, FL. He was preceded in death by his sister, Janet Heilman of NJ.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, July 1, 2021 at 2:00 PM, at Bethel United Methodist Church, 129 W. 4th Street, Lewes, DE. Entombment will be private at Bethel Cemetery Columbarium.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Delaware Hospice who cared for him with such great kindness and respect in his last days, at 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963.
To visit the services via live streaming please go to https://youtu.be/J06SLt-WzHI.
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