Find a Location
Contact Us
Print
English
dm-logo-120px-svgDignity Memorial logo
Call
MenuClose
Plan a Funeral
or Cremation
FIND OBITUARIES
AND SERVICES
Sympathy
and Grief
dm-logo-120px-svgDignity Memorial logo
Obituary banner image
OBITUARY

Shirley Evelyn Gibbard

6 May, 1935 – 26 March, 2026
IN THE CARE OF

Forest Lawn Funeral Home & Memorial Park

Shirley was born May 6, 1935 to the late Frank and Katharina Geiger (Weissmuller) and was sister to the late Maxine Gray. Shirley passed away on March 26, 2026.

She was blessed to share her life with Glen Gibbard (deceased Oct 11, 2021), and was much loved by her family, along with Gibbard and Geiger (Weissmuller) cousins and relatives and valued friends.

Shirley attended UBC and graduated with a degree in Science (Biology). Shortly after graduation, she started working as a biologist with Fisheries and Oceans Canada, where she met her husband, Glen. They shared a wonderful life, celebrating an anniversary every Saturday, reminding each other how important love is.

Throughout her life, Shirley was an avid reader; her most valued gift was her first library card. Combining their joint research skills, Shirley and Glen enjoyed their time tracing the Gibbard, Geiger and Weissmuller family histories. Shirley cherished time spent with family and friends, and if you were lucky, you could even get one of her famous cinnamon buns. Shirley will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered.

At Shirley’s request there will be no service. A graveside internment will take place at a later date at Forest Lawn Cemetery.

“Love Never Ends”

Show your support

add a memory icon

Add a Memory

Send a note, share a story or upload a photo.
share-obituary icon

Share Obituary

Let others know about your loved one's death.
get-updates icon

Get Reminders

Sign up for service and obituary updates.
  • SHARE OBITUARYSHARE

  • GET REMINDERS