Annabelle Jean Gibson

December 28, 1927 – May 3, 2014

Resident of San Jose

Beloved wife, mother, daughter, and friend, Annabelle Jean Gibson, 87, of San Jose, CA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 3, 2014.

Jean was born to the late Walter and Belle MacFarlane in Bronx, NY and was the eldest of two children. She was raised in New Rochelle, New York, where her family was very active in the local Scottish community. Jean was set up on a blind date with John “Jack” Gibson by both their mothers. She and Jack were married in 1950.

Jean and Jack raised their two sons in New Rochelle. They enjoyed many summers at the Echo Bay Yacht Club with their family and friends. When their sons were grown, they embarked on a new journey to Savannah, GA where she and Jack spent 30 wonderful years. Jean loved to garden and spend time with friends. She was a proud member of the “Islanders”, a women’s social group. After Jack passed away in 2010, Jean relocated to San Jose, CA. She met friends quickly and participated in many activities. She often commented how she loved to look out of her front window at the “rolling hills.”

Jean was a very kind and loving person who touched many lives during her years in NY, GA, and CA. We will all miss her more than we can express.

Jean is survived by her son David (Andrea) Gibson and her six grandchildren: Kathrine, Kristi, and Kyle Gibson (Jim) and Drew, Hannah, and Chelsea Gibson (David). She now joins her loving husband of 60 years, Jack, son, Jim, and brother, James, in eternal peace.

A memorial service will be held at 4:00 p.m. Friday, May 16, 2014 at the Willow Glen Funeral Home, 1039 Lincoln Ave., San Jose, CA. All friends and family are welcome to attend.

Arrangements under the direction of Willow Glen Funeral Chapel, San Jose, CA.