Mildred Gibson

Mildred Florene (Bacon) Gibson went to be with her Savior May 24, 2012, at Heartland Haven, Inman, KS. She was born April 14, 1926, in Hunter, Oklahoma, the daughter of Walter and Theresa (Kunard) Bacon. At the age of 7, the family moved to Billings, Oklahoma where she attended Happy Star grade school until the 8th grade and then went to Immanuel Lutheran Day School in Breckenridge Oklahoma. She was baptized as an infant on May 2, 1926, and confirmed into the Lutheran Faith May 12, 1940.

She attended Billings High School for 3 years, moving back to Hunter, Oklahoma and graduated in 1944 from Garber High School. In 1945, the family moved to Canton, Kansas. While working at Flago's restaurant in McPherson, KS, she met the love of her life, Willard L. Gibson. They were united in marriage February 23, 1947, at Zion Lutheran Church, Hillsboro KS. Two daughters were born to this union, Dianna Gale and Shelly Lynn. She was employed by J C Penney's, Starlight Lanes Restaurant, and Harold's "Cozy Inn" cafe until her retirement. Mildred was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, Trinity Lutheran Church, both in McPherson and when they moved to Moundridge, became a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Moundridge. She was a lifetime member of Ladies Auxiliary of VFW Post 2715, McPherson, KS. She loved to camp and fish with her "Bill" and made many friends at the lake. She was an excellent seamstress, sewing everything from prom dresses to doll clothes. She loved to craft and made everything from Christmas decorations to bird houses until her hands and eyesight wouldn't allow her to anymore. Her family was very precious to her. Her home was filled with pictures of her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and pictures she received from nieces and nephews at Christmas. She could point to any picture and name every one and usually tell you how old they were. Each family picture stayed up until she got a new one the next year. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandma and will be greatly missed.

Survivors include: daughters, Dianna Gale Krise (David Sterling) of Wichita, KS and Shelly Lynn Allenbach (Keith) of Moundridge, KS; three grandchildren, Jason Klaassen (Lori) of Gardner, KS, Amanda Potts (Jim) of Moundridge, KS, and Joshua Allenbach (Kyla) of Moundridge, KS; eleven great-grandchildren, Kylie Davis, Spencer and Gavin Klaassen, Regan, Taylon, Luke, and Grace Potts, Hadley, Jenika, Lakyn, and Makynna Allenbach; three sisters, Lou Fowler of Wichita, KS, Juanita Wiseman (Chuck) of Raton, NM, and Karen Brown (David) of Osage Beach, MO; two brothers, Wayne Bacon (Sharon) of Wichita, KS and Ray Bacon (Marcia) of McPherson, KS; sister-in-law, Jean Bacon of Georgia; special friends, Stan & Roberta Schrag; and a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and a brother, Melvin Bacon.

The funeral service will be at 1:30 PM, Wednesday, May 30, 2012, at St. John's Lutheran Church, Moundridge, KS with Rev. Richard Andrus officiating. Visitation will be from 3:00 to 8:00 PM, Tuesday, at Stockham Family Funeral Home with the family receiving friends from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Interment will be at the McPherson Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial may be made to St John's Lutheran Church, Moundridge or Victory in the Valley, Wichita in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Mildred Gibson please visit our Sympathy Store.