Obituary of Florence Peterson Gibson

Florence Peterson Gibson

Born January 12, 1931 in Little Falls, MN.

Passed away on November 4, 2024 at the age of 93 in Lake Elmo, MN.

Her loving family includes:

Her Children:

Reid Gibson (Robin) of Grand Island, NY, Nina Serio (Mark) of Holiday, FL, Joel Gibson of Chandler, AZ, Beth Schoenherr (Kent) of Stillwater, MN.

9 Grandchildren:

Joelle Johnson (Ed), Judah Lopez (Francisco), Joshua Gibson (Kristen), Tanya Obuchowski (Jeff), Anthony Serio, Andrew Gibson (Annie), Alexandra Gibson, Raela Schoenherr, Lowell Schoenherr (Elizabeth).

17 Great-Grandchildren:

Torrian, Bryce, Chantelle, Peace Selah, Aréli, Sión, Doriahna, Titus, Adalia, Angelina, Salvatore, Isadora, Christian, Rizbeth, Joyce, Ethan, Leah.

Niece, Laura Trippi of Tomales, CA, Nephews, Eric Trippe of Crystal Lake, IL and Steve Trippe of Monte Rio, CA.

Special friends, Lloyd Nelson of Superior, WI, Katie Little of Hopkins, MN.

Preceded in death by her parents, Hjalmer and Enga Peterson and father of her children, Robert W. Gibson, and sister, Peg Trippe.

Graduated in 1949 from Denfeld High School, attended University of Minnesota, Duluth, and completed her college education at University of Minnesota, Twin Cities.

Married Robert W. Gibson in 1954

Lived in Baton Rouge, LA, New Haven, CT, where Reid and Nina were born. Moved to Niagara Falls, NY, where Joel and Beth were born. Lived on Grand Island, NY for several years before returning to Duluth. Was employed as a medical secretary for Orthopedic Associates in Duluth for 21 years. Retired in December 1995.

Flo was a creative soul who loved creating art, crafts, crocheting, and sewing as gifts for others. She enjoyed classical and jazz music, dancing, and loved performing and competitions with the Western Traditional Dance Team, organ lessons at Schmitt Music, taking classes at University for Seniors, traveling with the Country Caravans, and, most especially, family reunions.

A celebration of life service will be held at the Cremation Society of Minnesota, Duluth chapel in the spring