Howard Donald "Don" Gibbs
February 27, 1936 ~ March 2, 2024
Born in:
Durango, Colorado
Resided in:
Pueblo, Colorado
Howard Donald “Don” Gibbs, 88, passed away on March 2, 2024. Don is survived by his wife of 62 years, Katherine Gibbs; daughter, Kasey Gibbs (Eric Wolter); son, Douglas (Susan) Gibbs; and grandchildren, Brycen, Nareese, and Nathaniel Gibbs.
He was preceded in death by his grandson, Dashiel Gibbs.
Donald was born and raised in the Durango, Colo. area. He worked for the Denver and Rio Grand Rail Road, starting on the narrow gauge steam train in Durango, and retired 32 years later as Road Foreman of Equipment, Southern Pacific in Pueblo. He was an active member and past president of NARVE, Pachyderm Club, the Rio Grande Railroad Vets Club #6, and Better Breather. He also served on the Board of the American Lung Association of Colorado and the Citizen Advisory Committee of the Chemical Depot. He served his country for 2 years and was in the National Guard for another 6 years.
A memorial service from 2 to 4 p.m. Friday, April 5, 2024, upstairs in the Montgomery & Steward Funeral Directors’ Banquet Hall. Online Condolences at www.MontgomerySteward.com
Services
Memorial Service: April 5, 2024 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Montgomery & Steward Banquet Hall
1317 N. Main St. (Upstairs)
Pueblo, CO 81003
719-542-1552
http://www.montgomerysteward.com
So sorry to hear of Dons passing! My condolences to Kathy and family
Deepest sympathies.
Jerry and I are extremely sorry to hear of Don’s passing…Don will be missed and we pray for Katherine and all the family for peace and comfort…Much love!
Katherine and Family,
We are so sorry about Don’s passing. We pray your family will find peace in your time of grief, and may you find joy in your precious memories of Don.