Harvey Gibson

Harvey Glenn Gibson, "Hoot" age 80, of Henderson, NV passed away on January 31, 2015. He was born in Indianapolis, IN on August 6, 1934 to Harvey Arthur Gibson and Arlene Rose Peterson Gibson. He proudly served his country as a United States Marine. He had a strong personality, was truly "one of a kind", and a generous free spirit. He has resided in the Las Vegas area over the last 50 years. Hoot retired as a B747 Captain with TWA. Flying was his passion in life, and is where his nickname of Captain Hoot originated. Many would say that Hoot could fly anything with wings. He loved being up in the air; he enjoyed sky diving, flight instructing, flying floatplanes, he would take anyone for a ride at any time. He was a father to many neighborhood kids, taught them all to fly and how to live a "well balanced life". He was an amazing story teller and loved to tell stories of his days working in undercover narcotics. He was always looking to surprise his many friends in so many unique ways; he kept everyone on their toes and always laughing. He touched so many throughout his life, he will be dearly missed by all that knew him.

Hoot is survived by his life partner Lois Tribett of Henderson; four children John Gibson of Florida, Ron Gibson of Illinois, Kevin Gibson of Illinois, Ron George of Illinois; Sister Marilyn Belman of Iowa, Brother Ron Gibson of Iowa.

Celebration of life will be held on Monday, February 23, 2015 at 12:40 pm at the Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 1900 Veterans Memorial Dr. Boulder City, NV 89005. The celebration will continue next door at the Boulder City Airport Hanger #12 Row #4 following the 12:40 pm services. In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made the Nevada State Veterans Home NVAL Account 100 Veterans Memorial Dr. Boulder City, NV 89005. Family and friends can sign an online memorial guestbook at www.bouldercityfamilymortuary.com