Dana graduated from FIT in New York City with an Associates degree before continuing her studies and later graduating from Michigan State University with a Bachelor's degree. She lived and worked in NYC for many years before relocating to Palm Beach Shores and later North Palm Beach. Dana lived life to the fullest and was deeply loved by her family and many friends. A breast cancer survivor for 12 years, she passed peacefully in her sleep at her home in North Palm Beach.
Survived by her parents, Dr. James and Christel Gibbons; 5 siblings, Tricia Bogner, Marty (Jerry) Johnson, Liz Gibbons, Jim (Lynne) Gibbons, and Tom (Jin) Gibbons; 11 nieces, several aunts and uncles and 3 very dear cousins, Tina, John and Alex.