Wayne Gibbs

Wayne Alden Gibbs passed away, Sunday, May 17, 2020 at the age of 87. 

Wayne was born March 24, 1933 in Sterling to Ellsworth and Bertha (Becker) Gibbs. He was a longtime resident of the Haxtun area and he farmed southwest of Haxtun his entire life. He did Custom Harvesting Work for over 50 years and he retired in 2005 and moved into town in Haxtun. He enjoyed fishing and hunting with his family in the Rocky Mountains.  He was married to Mary Harrah on Nov. 28, 1949, who preceded him in death. He later married Margaret Secrest on June 19, 2004.

Wayne is survived by his wife Margaret; sister Shirley Dunnahoo; children Margie Eaton and husband Chuck, Dennis Gibbs and wife Kathy, Arlyn Gibbs and Raymond Gibbs and wife Brenda; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.

Wayne believed in Jesus as his Lord and Savior trusting in the promise of John 5:24: "Truly, truly I say unto you, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life."

He is preceded in death by his wife Mary; brothers Darrel, Donald and Melvin; granddaughter Jessica Gibbs; and daughter-in-law Yolanda Gibbs.