Anita Mae Gibbs

Anita Mae Gibbs, 85, of Corvallis, passed away on April 9, 2015, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Anita was a Corvallis resident for 57 years. She was born Jan. 27, 1930, in Hillsboro, to Walter and Leona Smith Miller. Anita’s family moved to Woodburn, where she spent her childhood, graduating from Woodburn High School in 1947. Anita attended Oregon State College, where she joined the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. She met Wallace “Bud” Gibbs her freshman year, and they dated for two years before they married on Nov. 19, 1950, in Woodburn. Anita and Bud were blessed with three children, Christine, Jeffery and Rebecca. Bud’s profession led to coaching, teaching and administration positions in Tigard, Albany and Corvallis. He frequently expressed deep appreciation for Anita’s support of his endeavors as a high school and college football coach, and a university administrator. Above all, Anita’s highest priority was her family. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Throughout the years, Anita was active in many clubs, including P.E.O., Assistance League of Corvallis, Tillicum Dance Club, Corvallis Country Club, Corvallis/OSU Music Association, Campfire Girls and the Kappa Kappa Gamma Alumnae Association. Anita maintained lifelong friendships with her sorority sisters and served as an alumnae leader for many years. Anita attended First Presbyterian Church in Corvallis. Anita’s personal interests included community service work, gardening, fashion modeling and playing duplicate bridge. Anita’s passion for duplicate bridge was evidenced by the fact she averaged three games a week for many years. She thoroughly enjoyed the people and friendships she made through her association in the various bridge clubs. In retirement years, Anita and Bud made every effort to attend the sporting and school activities of their four grandchildren. They also enjoyed vacationing at their timeshare in Lincoln City, and spending the winter months in Palm Springs, California. Anita was preceded in death by her parents; sister Maxine Bentley; brother Vic Miller; and eldest daughter, Christine Gibbs West. She is survived by her husband, Bud; son and daughter-in-law, Jeff and Barb Gibbs of Milwaukie; daughter and son-in-law, Becky and Jim Conley of Lake Oswego; grandchildren Amanda and Tracy Gibbs, and Chris and Katie Conley; and numerous nieces and nephews. At Anita’s request, a celebration of life with family members will take place at a future date.

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Anita Mae Gibbs

January 27, 1930 - April 9, 2015