Jon Eric Bibik

He was born in Oneida, New York on April 27, 1971 but grew up in Florida where he learned the value of hard work building pools with his uncle Jack Mills and loved home-cooked meals with his aunt Linda. In 1995 in Tampa married his wife, Juliann, who he called "the girl of my dreams."

Jon graduated from the University of South Florida then earned an MBA from St. Leo University but he was a big Gators fan. After the events of September 11, he felt the call to serve his country and joined the Federal Bureau of Investigation. During his FBI career, Jon spent 15 years on the Denver FBI SWAT team, worked on the Joint Terrorism Task Force (domestic and international terrorism and counterintelligence) and travelled overseas for multiple cases. He recently retired after 20 years of distinguished FBI service and began working in the private sector. Jon was very proud of his work with the Bureau and for our country. He was a patriot.

Jon was quiet, kind, intelligent, and loyal, committed to his family and friends, always concerned with making happy and comfortable the people around him by being generous with his time and money. He consistently supported and advocated for others but was modest so never sought publicity or credit for his contributions to their successes. Jon was not talkative but had a great sense of humor and was prone to pranks (he knew his attempts at humor had crossed the line when Juliann shouted "Jon Eric!!"). He was a good cook and particularly enjoyed hosting dinner parties, grilling steaks and introducing his friends to one another. Jon was always on the move, drove like someone was chasing him, and enjoyed country music on the car radio.

Jon, Juliann, and Gavin had a wonderful life together, frequently travelling around the United States and Canada for Gavin's club lacrosse tournaments and to Anna Maria Island and Hawaii for "family time" with Jon's sister and father. The family developed large circles of long-time friends in Colorado and Florida.

Jon's greatest accomplishments (and for what he will most be remembered) were being an amazing husband and father. His greatest joy was spending time with Juliann and mentoring his beloved son in sports activities, patiently coaching Gavin and others on many youth football and basketball teams; he was pleased to see, at a recent varsity football game, that more than 15 young men on the two teams had been on youth football teams he had coached. Jon was so very proud of his best friend--Gavin--and of the man he has become.

Jon is survived by Juliann, Gavin, his father John, his sister Wendy Smith (Chris) and many in-laws who loved him dearly (Connie, Bill, Michele and Kristi). He was preceded in death by his mother, Londa Bibik.

Jon was cremated and there will be a memorial service January 10, 2023 in Dixon Chapel at Cherry Hills Community Church at 4:00pm.

He would not want people to be sad about his passing or to send flowers but if you wish to remember him tangibly send a contribution to charities he supported, including Tunnels to Towers or Folds of Honor (he greatly respected veterans and first responders).

Most importantly, toast his memory and be happy remembering the many wonderful times we had with him. He was a good man and will be missed by all who knew him.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.olingerchapelhill.com for the Bibik family.