| Show UTAH PRESS ASSOCIATION Abe was married on September 20 1919 to Geneva Drucilla Park who maintainedlifelong interest in his many activities travelled extensively with him and was in fact injured in the accident that claimed his life They were parents of daughters Afton Mrs Jack Pace Genevieve Mrs Gene Nielsen and Clela Mrs Max Radmall and also providedhome for Sharon Park Mrs Michael Smith who was Mrs Gibsonniece Certainly Abe was giving no thought to retiring from newspapering on Saturday February 1976 -the date of his death in an auto-truck collision onlyfew miles from his home During the previous year hebeen the recipient of four laudatory recognitions One was the Freedom and Patriotism Award for his work in the American Legion another the commemoration from UVIDA andthird the John Jones citation of UPA In addition hebeen singled out as Grand Marshall of the communityStrawberry Days parade It was the first timeresident of Pleasant Grove had been so hon ored previouslydignitary from elsewhere in Utah was selected Looking back on the year hesomewhat prophetically said m beginning to worrylittle ve had so many awards that maybe they re saying goodbye to me anddonwant to leave yet Then he added want to live to be at least 100 years old Perhapsfitting summation of his career and his person ality was editorially provided by the neighboring Provo Daily Herald two days after his tragic death Congenial friendly and energetic Mr Gibson had made many friends in central Utah and across the state His public service extended into church and civic fields and he never hesitated to support causes for growth and progress Reflected in the life of Abe Gibson are all the basic re quirements for success in community newspapering ing the best possible product in order ship and consequently solid financial this voice to the ongoing betterment diligently pursuing those things which Produc to attract wide readersupport then dedicating of the area it serves by improve quality of life Because he did that so ably and with unconcealed affec 530 Digital image 2005 Marriott Library University of Utah Al rights reserved |
