October 12, 1948 – July 11, 2023
Russell Lee Gibson, 74 passed peacefully July 11, 2023, in Houston, Texas with his family at his side. Russ was a 1966 graduate of Johnstown High School in Johnstown, PA and worked 30 years for the Boeing Company. He was an avid bike rider, Steelers and Astros fan. He also loved traveling and being papa to his two grandsons, Zachary and Benjamin. Russ is survived by his wife of 47 years, Gail (Schirmer). They were married in Alexandria, VA. and moved in 1978 to Seattle, WA and then in 2001 to Houston, TX for jobs with the Boeing Company. He also leaves daughters, Dr. Jennifer Gibson Chambers and husband Kevin (McHenry, IL), Bryana Gibson (Austin, TX) a sister, Sherry Zisk (Pittsburgh, PA) and brother, Jeff Gibson (Johnstown, PA) and many relatives and friends.
The family will have a “Celebration of LIFE” open house on Friday, July 28, 2023, from 4:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M. with laughter, stories, and snacks. At about 5:00 P.M. we will toast him with Sparkling Cider. The open house will be held at Clear Lake United Methodist Church, Eldion Hall, 13335 El. Camino Real, Houston, Tx.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to Houston Area Parkinson’s Society (HAPS), 2700 Southwest Fry #300 Houston, TX 77098.
3 thoughts on “Russell Lee Gibson”
RIP in peace my buddy, I will miss spending time with you and our conversations. Fly high my friend, see you once we meet again .
Love , Gloria
My thoughts and prayers are with you. It was a long journey and he is safely home with his Lord and Savior.
Many Blessings, Barbara Broussard
Russell and his family lived on Chandler Avenue in Johnstown Pa across from my childhood home. They were great neighbors. Russ attended school with my sister Kathy Tumbas, Karen Schneider and Chet Siembak and the late Georgia Stegurawho were all neighbors. They were graduates of the 1966 JHS class. Johnstown was a great town to grow up. The family attended Grace Lutheran Church on Chandler Avenue.
My deepest sympathy to Russ and his family. May He have eternal rest and peace. May Russell's memory be eternal. Dianna (Tumbas) Dunnington Johnstown High-1962 Pittsburgh Pa