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Betty Jane Martin Gibson

Female 1926 - 2019  (93 years)


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  • Name Betty Jane Martin Gibson 
    Nickname G.G. 
    Born 6 Jan 1926  Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Female 
    Died 12 Feb 2019 
    Cremated Cremated Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I9983  Rossville
    Last Modified 4 Sep 2019 

    Father Henry Miller Martin,   b. 6 Dec 1890,   d. 4 Jul 1941, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 50 years) 
    Mother Edith Isabel Burns Martin,   b. 27 May 1889, Shawnee, Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 16 Jan 1976, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 86 years) 
    Married 22 Dec 1909  Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Documents
    Marriage- Burns, Edith-Martin, Henry
    Marriage- Burns, Edith-Martin, Henry
    Burns-Martin
    Henry Martin and Miss Edith Burns were united in marriage Wednesday at the Catholic Church the Rev. Fr. De Smedt officiating. A large number of friends and relatives were present to witness the ceremony. The bride and groom will make their home in this city.
    Family ID F1672  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family William Thomas Gibson,   b. 1920,   d. 2003  (Age 83 years) 
    Married 15 Sep 1946  California Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Divorced YES 
    Children 
     1. Judy Kay Gibson Kohler,   b. 7 May 1948
     2. Gary Gibson
     3. Randy Gibson
     4. Debbie Gibson Sepulveda
     5. Dennis Gibson
     6. Denise Gibson Counts
     7. Charles Gibson
    Last Modified 19 May 2019 20:43:54 
    Family ID F2888  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Documents
    Obituary- Gibson, Betty
    Obituary- Gibson, Betty
    Betty J. Gibson
    Betty Jane "G.G." Gibson, 93, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2019.

    She was born January 6, 1926, in Rossville, Kansas, the daughter of Henry Miller and Edith Isabel (Burns) Martin. She was a graduate of Rossville High School.

    Betty was employed by the Topeka State Hospital for 19 years, before retiring and also worked for Midwest Health at Lexington Park. She was a very proud member of Citizen Potawatomi Nation.

    Betty was married to William T. Gibson. They later divorced. Survivors include seven children, Judy Kohler of Topeka, Gary Gibson of Livermore, CA, Randy Gibson of Aurora, CO, Debbie Sepulveda of Watsonville, CA, twins, Dennis Gibson and Denise Counts both of Topeka and Charles Gibson of Seattle, WA; 12 grandchildren, James Kohler, Colby Waltenburg, Audrey Gibson, Quincy Tappa, Rachel Dehlinger, Travis Gibson, Michelle Sepulveda, Kimberly Woods, Tracy Mitchell, Brandon Butler, Jesse Gibson, Tyler Gibson; 15 great-grand-children; two great-great-grandchildren; a ton of nieces, nephews and cousins; and her Yellow Naped Parrot, Karl.

    She was preceded in death by her parents; a grandson, Mark Allen Sepulveda; four brothers, Charles, Ralph, Reid and Mook Martin; and five sisters, Olive Baird, Doris McGhee, Gladys Immenschuh, Edna Devader and Catherine Devader.

    Betty loved her family. She enjoyed animals, gardening, cooking and loved to watch Steve Harvey.

    Honoring her request, cremation is planned. A celebration of life ceremony will be held at a later date. Dove Cremations and Funerals, Southwest Chapel is assisting the family. Memorial contributions may be made to Helping Hands Humane Society, 5720 SW 21st St Topeka, KS 66604. To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.DoveTopeka.com.