John Clark Gibbs, Sr.
August 11, 1929 - February 8, 2019
John Clark Gibbs, Sr. 89, a lifetime resident of Paradise, Utah, passed away peacefully at his home Feb. 8, 2019.
Born Aug. 11, 1929, as the third son to Neil and LaVella Summers Gibbs, he married Shirley Marie Jessop on June 29, 1949, in the Logan LDS Temple.
As a young man Clark roamed the mountains around Paradise, working for local ranchers tending animals.
This gave him a lifelong love of all creatures great and small.
He loved the outdoors hunting, fishing, and riding a good horse.
In his later years a team of good horses or mules was his passion; he always had a good dog around to keep him company and enjoyed training and hunting with them.
Clark was one of the old-fashioned cowboys; he didn't go out without cowboy hat, and most wouldn't recognize him without it.
Scouting was a huge part of his life, and he was a recipient of the Eagle Scout and Silver Beaver awards.
Perhaps his greatest pastimes and interests were in people.
Clark had the ability to strike up a conversation with anyone, and they were instantly a friend.
He lived a life filled with helping others, and everyone in town knew that if they needed something Clark probably had it somewhere out in the back yard - you just had to find it.
He attended schools in Paradise and Hyrum and was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; He served in various positions, was involved in Scouting and served a mission with his sweetheart of 69 years in Nauvoo, Illinois. While in Nauvoo he was able to use his skills with animals to drive the wagon teams for tours in the Nauvoo area.
Throughout his life he was a jack of all trades; as a young man he worked as cowboy for the Browning Company but was also a business owner, truck driver, contractor, ran a hunting/guiding business, poured concrete, worked in masonry and several other job titles including water master the last few years of his life.
He was always eager to fix the water, especially if it also involved socializing. Clark and Shirley had seven children, and his family was very important to him.
There was always time for time in the mountains, gathering wood, hunting, fishing, fixing fences, riding horses or just enjoying the outdoors.
He was a prankster and loved to tease; if you didn't have a smile on your face, he'd find a way to tease one out of you.
Clark is survived by his wife, Shirley; sons John (Debbie) Gibbs, Bruce (Cindy) Gibbs, Wayne (Trish) Gibbs; daughters Carol (Steve) Wilford, Allyson (Craig) Mendelkow, Molly Wengreen, Louisa Gibbs (Shane Butler); 19 grandchildren, 45 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Neil Lamar, Edwin Ray, and Grant Gibbs; his sister, Gretta Hansen; and son-in-law David Wengreen.
The family would like to thank all the friends and family for all their love and kindness.
Funeral services will be held at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019, in the Paradise Ward chapel, 9060 S. 200 West, in Paradise.
A viewing will be held Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Paradise church and prior to the services Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to noon, also at the church.
Interment will be in the Paradise Cemetery.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.allenmortuaries.net.
Published in Logan Herald Journal on Feb. 12, 2019
August 11, 1929 - February 8, 2019
John Clark Gibbs, Sr. 89, a lifetime resident of Paradise, Utah, passed away peacefully at his home Feb. 8, 2019.
Born Aug. 11, 1929, as the third son to Neil and LaVella Summers Gibbs, he married Shirley Marie Jessop on June 29, 1949, in the Logan LDS Temple.
As a young man Clark roamed the mountains around Paradise, working for local ranchers tending animals.
This gave him a lifelong love of all creatures great and small.
He loved the outdoors hunting, fishing, and riding a good horse.
In his later years a team of good horses or mules was his passion; he always had a good dog around to keep him company and enjoyed training and hunting with them.
Clark was one of the old-fashioned cowboys; he didn't go out without cowboy hat, and most wouldn't recognize him without it.
Scouting was a huge part of his life, and he was a recipient of the Eagle Scout and Silver Beaver awards.
Perhaps his greatest pastimes and interests were in people.
Clark had the ability to strike up a conversation with anyone, and they were instantly a friend.
He lived a life filled with helping others, and everyone in town knew that if they needed something Clark probably had it somewhere out in the back yard - you just had to find it.
He attended schools in Paradise and Hyrum and was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; He served in various positions, was involved in Scouting and served a mission with his sweetheart of 69 years in Nauvoo, Illinois. While in Nauvoo he was able to use his skills with animals to drive the wagon teams for tours in the Nauvoo area.
Throughout his life he was a jack of all trades; as a young man he worked as cowboy for the Browning Company but was also a business owner, truck driver, contractor, ran a hunting/guiding business, poured concrete, worked in masonry and several other job titles including water master the last few years of his life.
He was always eager to fix the water, especially if it also involved socializing. Clark and Shirley had seven children, and his family was very important to him.
There was always time for time in the mountains, gathering wood, hunting, fishing, fixing fences, riding horses or just enjoying the outdoors.
He was a prankster and loved to tease; if you didn't have a smile on your face, he'd find a way to tease one out of you.
Clark is survived by his wife, Shirley; sons John (Debbie) Gibbs, Bruce (Cindy) Gibbs, Wayne (Trish) Gibbs; daughters Carol (Steve) Wilford, Allyson (Craig) Mendelkow, Molly Wengreen, Louisa Gibbs (Shane Butler); 19 grandchildren, 45 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Neil Lamar, Edwin Ray, and Grant Gibbs; his sister, Gretta Hansen; and son-in-law David Wengreen.
The family would like to thank all the friends and family for all their love and kindness.
Funeral services will be held at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019, in the Paradise Ward chapel, 9060 S. 200 West, in Paradise.
A viewing will be held Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Paradise church and prior to the services Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to noon, also at the church.
Interment will be in the Paradise Cemetery.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.allenmortuaries.net.
Published in Logan Herald Journal on Feb. 12, 2019
John Clark Gibbs, Sr.
August 11, 1929 - February 8, 2019
John Clark Gibbs, Sr. 89, a lifetime resident of Paradise, Utah, passed away peacefully at his home Feb. 8, 2019.
Born Aug. 11, 1929, as the third son to Neil and LaVella Summers Gibbs, he married Shirley Marie Jessop on June 29, 1949, in the Logan LDS Temple.
As a young man Clark roamed the mountains around Paradise, working for local ranchers tending animals.
This gave him a lifelong love of all creatures great and small.
He loved the outdoors hunting, fishing, and riding a good horse.
In his later years a team of good horses or mules was his passion; he always had a good dog around to keep him company and enjoyed training and hunting with them.
Clark was one of the old-fashioned cowboys; he didn't go out without cowboy hat, and most wouldn't recognize him without it.
Scouting was a huge part of his life, and he was a recipient of the Eagle Scout and Silver Beaver awards.
Perhaps his greatest pastimes and interests were in people.
Clark had the ability to strike up a conversation with anyone, and they were instantly a friend.
He lived a life filled with helping others, and everyone in town knew that if they needed something Clark probably had it somewhere out in the back yard - you just had to find it.
He attended schools in Paradise and Hyrum and was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; He served in various positions, was involved in Scouting and served a mission with his sweetheart of 69 years in Nauvoo, Illinois. While in Nauvoo he was able to use his skills with animals to drive the wagon teams for tours in the Nauvoo area.
Throughout his life he was a jack of all trades; as a young man he worked as cowboy for the Browning Company but was also a business owner, truck driver, contractor, ran a hunting/guiding business, poured concrete, worked in masonry and several other job titles including water master the last few years of his life.
He was always eager to fix the water, especially if it also involved socializing. Clark and Shirley had seven children, and his family was very important to him.
There was always time for time in the mountains, gathering wood, hunting, fishing, fixing fences, riding horses or just enjoying the outdoors.
He was a prankster and loved to tease; if you didn't have a smile on your face, he'd find a way to tease one out of you.
Clark is survived by his wife, Shirley; sons John (Debbie) Gibbs, Bruce (Cindy) Gibbs, Wayne (Trish) Gibbs; daughters Carol (Steve) Wilford, Allyson (Craig) Mendelkow, Molly Wengreen, Louisa Gibbs (Shane Butler); 19 grandchildren, 45 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Neil Lamar, Edwin Ray, and Grant Gibbs; his sister, Gretta Hansen; and son-in-law David Wengreen.
The family would like to thank all the friends and family for all their love and kindness.
Funeral services will be held at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019, in the Paradise Ward chapel, 9060 S. 200 West, in Paradise.
A viewing will be held Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Paradise church and prior to the services Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to noon, also at the church.
Interment will be in the Paradise Cemetery.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.allenmortuaries.net.
Published in Logan Herald Journal on Feb. 12, 2019
August 11, 1929 - February 8, 2019
John Clark Gibbs, Sr. 89, a lifetime resident of Paradise, Utah, passed away peacefully at his home Feb. 8, 2019.
Born Aug. 11, 1929, as the third son to Neil and LaVella Summers Gibbs, he married Shirley Marie Jessop on June 29, 1949, in the Logan LDS Temple.
As a young man Clark roamed the mountains around Paradise, working for local ranchers tending animals.
This gave him a lifelong love of all creatures great and small.
He loved the outdoors hunting, fishing, and riding a good horse.
In his later years a team of good horses or mules was his passion; he always had a good dog around to keep him company and enjoyed training and hunting with them.
Clark was one of the old-fashioned cowboys; he didn't go out without cowboy hat, and most wouldn't recognize him without it.
Scouting was a huge part of his life, and he was a recipient of the Eagle Scout and Silver Beaver awards.
Perhaps his greatest pastimes and interests were in people.
Clark had the ability to strike up a conversation with anyone, and they were instantly a friend.
He lived a life filled with helping others, and everyone in town knew that if they needed something Clark probably had it somewhere out in the back yard - you just had to find it.
He attended schools in Paradise and Hyrum and was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; He served in various positions, was involved in Scouting and served a mission with his sweetheart of 69 years in Nauvoo, Illinois. While in Nauvoo he was able to use his skills with animals to drive the wagon teams for tours in the Nauvoo area.
Throughout his life he was a jack of all trades; as a young man he worked as cowboy for the Browning Company but was also a business owner, truck driver, contractor, ran a hunting/guiding business, poured concrete, worked in masonry and several other job titles including water master the last few years of his life.
He was always eager to fix the water, especially if it also involved socializing. Clark and Shirley had seven children, and his family was very important to him.
There was always time for time in the mountains, gathering wood, hunting, fishing, fixing fences, riding horses or just enjoying the outdoors.
He was a prankster and loved to tease; if you didn't have a smile on your face, he'd find a way to tease one out of you.
Clark is survived by his wife, Shirley; sons John (Debbie) Gibbs, Bruce (Cindy) Gibbs, Wayne (Trish) Gibbs; daughters Carol (Steve) Wilford, Allyson (Craig) Mendelkow, Molly Wengreen, Louisa Gibbs (Shane Butler); 19 grandchildren, 45 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Neil Lamar, Edwin Ray, and Grant Gibbs; his sister, Gretta Hansen; and son-in-law David Wengreen.
The family would like to thank all the friends and family for all their love and kindness.
Funeral services will be held at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019, in the Paradise Ward chapel, 9060 S. 200 West, in Paradise.
A viewing will be held Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Paradise church and prior to the services Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to noon, also at the church.
Interment will be in the Paradise Cemetery.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.allenmortuaries.net.
Published in Logan Herald Journal on Feb. 12, 2019
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