Gib, 86, passed away peacefully at Ryan House on Thursday, July 14, 2016, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s. He loved spending time at the beach with his family, golfing with friends, volunteering, traveling to Colorado, ice cream and Notre Dame football. He was generous, loving and kind to everyone he met and will be remembered for his genuine interest in others. Gib was born on July 23, 1929 in Chicago, IL to Judge Gibson and Dorothy Gorman. He attended DePaul University and Arizona State University. After graduation he was a coach, teacher and Real Estate Appraiser in Chicago. Gib married his devoted wife Jean in Chicago on July 5, 1958. He continued his career as an Appraiser after moving to Phoenix in 1964, and later become a Mortgage Banker. They have four children, Gibby (Andrea), Susan (Bill) Hoover, Danny and Kathleen (Dan) Moroney. He was blessed with six loving grandchildren, Hunter, Paige and Hayden Hoover, and Kirby, Molly and Shannon Moroney. Gib was a devout Catholic and involved with the Men’s Club and St. Vincent de Paul at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church. He was an extremely loving and patient husband, father and friend and will be missed by all who knew him. Gib is survived by his brother Tom. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, sister Dorothy Mary Webber and brother Harry.Prior to entering Ryan House, Gib received kind and loving care from the nurses and staff at Honor Health Scottsdale Osborn Hospital for which the family is extremely grateful.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday, July 23, 2016, at 1:00PM at Brophy Chapel, 4701 N. Central, Phoenix, Arizona. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the International Rett Syndrome Foundation: rettsyndrome.org or PO Box 706143, Cincinnati, OH, 45270-6143, or St. Vincent de Paul at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 2312 E. Campbell Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85016.
Arrangements entrusted to Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home.
Kappy (Rowe) Reed
I have the fondest memories of all the Gormans…such wonderful neighbors to grow up next door to!
I am sorry to learn of your loss and send warmest regards to all. xx Kappy
Diamond
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that God is not the cause of this sadness. But He WILL soon fix it. Soon He will fulfill the promise made to us in John 5:28&29, and Revelation 21:3&4. I sincerely hope you find comfort in these scriptures about our future here in Earth…Jw.org
Matt M Brophy
My deepest sympathies to the entire Gorman family. Truly an exceptional Catholic Gentleman who gave so much to his family and community. I have great memories playing street hockey in the driveway, even when temperatures exceeded 100 degrees. Always remember having to stop playing when Mr. Gorman came home after a long day of work. He still had time to cheer us on with a great smile. His presence made our neighborhood such a wonderful place to grow up! May he rest in eternal life with Christ.
Kathy Davidson
Here’s to Gib Gorman – one of the best men we have ever had the privilege of knowing! He and Jean have four of the greatest children and six of the greatest grandchildren – all of whom are a testament to their parents’ integrity and great spirit. They all reflect the legacy of Gib & Jean’s love and great character. Believe me, we will miss Gib every day and be grateful that we have Jean here with us!
With love and hugs,
The Davidson Family