His life was taken tragically on the night of August 35th, 2020 as he was walking home from the store.
Maverick was energetic and full of energy. He had a swagger like no other except for his father Maverick Sr, who he never even met. It was the same pep in his step and unannounced entrance that would be hard to miss. He has a sense of positive energy that radiated from him most of the time. He had hope and a part of him never gave up. Although he was often faced with obstacles that were bigger than most, He loved to laugh and be around his friends and family, and his dogs Penny and Dozer.
He had dreams of someday being a rapper or a song writer and he loved to practice this in his spare time. He never got the chance to see his dreams come true. He also loved the energy of Raves which is where he was given the street name “Pupilz”. Many knew him as that. He was about to start a new chapter in his life. I guess he really still did start a new chapter.
Maverick had more friends and acquaintances than anyone I’ve ever met except for his dad. He liked to think when he made friends, he made them for life, and often referred to his closest friends as family. There were so many times that he would bring people that were facing difficulties into his life so that he could help in some way. Even though he did not have much he been willing to give. He had a kind heart.
Maverick loved basketball and when he was very young wanted to become a pro basketball player. He idolized Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant. He especially loved the Seattle Super Sonics and would always wear the attire of green and white with anything he could find that represented the team.
But most of all he loved and cherished his family. He was considered by some to be a” mama’s boy” and he did not care, because he was, and damn proud of it.... Maybe he was. His father died while his mom was pregnant with him, so he never got the chance to meet him, Until now. I like to think they are kickin it right now in the Heavens together, catching up and writing music together. Mav loved his Dogs Penny and Dozer. But most of all his Niece and Nephew. He was a fantastic Uncle and was great with them.
Maverick had so many relatives and was preceded by his father Maverick Dean Gibson Sr. RIP
He was survived by his Great Grandfather Sam Hallenbeck Mav's mother's Grandfather of 103 OF Palm Springs Cal. Mav's mother and stepfather Rob McGarry and Shauna (Rider) McGarry of Gig Harbor. Her Parents Dennis Rider of Seattle and Saundra (Florey/Hallenbeck) Cloo of California. His siblings Sisters; Nichole Vincent of Seattle and her two kids Maliyha and Malakai. His sister Jocelyn (Gibson) Monin of Snohomish County. His Brothers Colton Vincent of Bellevue and his Brother Tanner Hofferber of Montana. He also had 5 stepbrothers and 1 stepsister from his mother’s marriage to Rob, of Snohomish County. His father’s side: both of his grandparents are still with us, Wayne and Ellen (Bolin) Gibson. Their Kids Uncle Mike Gibson formerly of Fairbanks Ak. and his two daughters Meriaha and Tiffany both live in Washington state now. LaQuita (Gibson)Poland and her husband John. of Fairbanks and their two Chris and Hess Poland of Fairbanks too, Then Aunt Laurel (Gibson) Carlin and husband Gordan with their kids and grandkids Latisha, Dustin and Devin all of Fairbanks as well and there are many many cousins all over the states of Washington and Alaska and some spread from one end of the USA to the other. Please forgive if anyone is not listed there are so many. But each one of them held a special place in Mavericks heart.
You will be missed Young Maverick. Your life was taken too young, But your memory will be alive for generations to come, We loved you and will unite one day to the place you will provide for us and welcome us with open arms as I’m sure your father did with you. Love you baby.
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