Verla Marjorie Gibson

Verla Marjorie (Fuller) Gibson February 14, 1918 ~ February 27, 2013 Verla Marjorie (Fuller) Gibson and her identical twin sister, Verna Margaret (Fuller) Holloway were born on February 14, 1918, at Twin Falls, ID to Ira and Sophia Muffler Fuller. Verla passed away Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at Wenatchee, WA. She married Melvin H. Gibson on February 18, 1936. They lived on a farm south of Wendell, ID until Melvin died in 1974. Verla resided in her own home, in Wendell, until 2010. After an accidental fall, she moved to East Wenatchee, WA to be with her daughter. Verla was active in the Wendell Grange; Orchard Valley Grange; The Rebekah Lodge; Hillandale Club; Pollyanna Club; and United Methodist Church in Wendell, ID. Her most exciting trip was to Germany to visit her grandson, Steven and family. Her most surprising accomplishment was getting lost in Paris, France, then successfully finding her way back to the hotel. Her most fun trip was to Hawaii, on a cruise with her grandson, Russell, his family, and her twin sister, Verna. Her most fun moments were dyeing Easter eggs with her granddaughter, Peggy, and grandson, Michael, in Denver, CO. Her proudest honor was being recognized as an outstanding member by the Rebekahs. Her greatest pride was in her grandchildren. Her best recipe and favorite food was cheesecake. Her best friend was her twin sister, Verna. Her most cherished friendship was with Evelyn Strickland of Wendell, ID, as they shared every Sunday dinner together for over 30 years, after their husbands died. Her greatest acting debut was playing Mrs. Marcus Whitman, of 1837, on the Oregon Trail, for the Centennial Celebration for Idaho, on the Fourth of July. Her "next to" greatest disappointment was not driving after the age of 90. Her greatest disappointment was the premature death of her husband. Her greatest surprise was that she has lived such a long life. Survivors include son, H. Michael Gibson of Moscow, ID; daughter, E. Jean Gibson Daniell Smith of East Wenatchee, WA; daughter-in-law, Celecta Hall Gibson of Nampa, ID; sister, Verna M. Fuller Holloway of Decatur, TX; 12 grandchildren: Steven P. (Cathy) Daniell of Lacey, WA, Peggy L. (Greg) Dormaier of Morrison, CO, Barbara D. (Scott) Borth of Issaquah, WA, Karen K. (Larry Majchrzak) Daniell of Chelan, WA, Robert L. Gibson of Salt Lake City, UT, Ernest (Trudy) Gibson of Tucson, AZ, Russell Gibson of Eagle, ID, Brian (Robin) Gibson of Antelope, CA, John (Judy) Gibson of Nampa, ID, Michael (Breanna) Gibson of Nampa, ID, Michelle A. (Chris) Walther of Gig Harbor, WA and Jeanne L. (Brad) Williams of Kent, WA; forty great-grandchildren; and ten great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin H. Gibson, and her son, Robert D. Gibson, both of Wendell, ID; her parents, Sophia E. and Ira C. Fuller; an infant sister; her sister, Elsie R. (Fuller) Enloe; her brothers, George L. Fuller and John Robert (Bob) Fuller; one granddaughter, Debby; and one great-granddaughter, Claire. A special thank you to Ernie Richardson and Blossom Creek, Wenatchee, WA, caregivers and staff for their kindness to our Mother. Memorials may be made to Rebekah Lodge Memorials, P.O. Box 359, Kooskia, ID 83339, or to the charity of choice. Funeral Services will be held at the United Methodist Church in Wendell, ID on Saturday, March 9, 2013, at 10:00 a.m., with Interment at Wendell Cemetery, Wendell, ID. A Reception will then follow services at the LDS Church in Wendell. Arrangements are by Telford's Chapel of the Valley, East Wenatchee, WA. Interment Services are by Demaray Funeral Home, Wendell, ID.

Verla Marjorie Gibson

February 14, 1918 - February 27, 2013