Elsie Iva (Lorenz) Gibson, 91, of Scottsbluff, formally of Hemet, CA died in her home May 10, 2007. She requested to be cremated and no formal service be held. Elsie was born March 31, 1916 in Elmwood, NE to Raymond Ralph and Lula (Blankenship) Lorenz. She grew up and lived in eastern Nebraska for many years before moving to California where she resided until last year. Elsie loved playing cards and having her family and friends around her. She is survived by her sister Doris Genzlinger of Scottsbluff and numerous nieces and nephews. Elsie was preceded in death by her husband Joe, sisters Edith and Helen and her parents.
