Gilbert Dean Duncan

Gilbert Dean Duncan, 78, passed away Saturday, October 4, 2008. Gib was born on January 4, 1930 in Neponset, Illinois, son of John Duncan and Bessie Beulah Gilbert Duncan. Gilbert grew up in Croton, Ohio and graduated from Hartford High School, where he was active in all sports. After graduation Gilbert joined the Air Force and served as a Control Tower Operator at Hill Air Force Base where he met Ann Mae Claypool. They were married October 2, 1950 in Elko, Nevada. After Gilbert was honorably discharged from the service, they moved to Smithfield to make their home. Gilbert worked for 30 years as a Physical Plant Supervisor at Utah State University. Gilbert and Ann Mae were blessed with three children: John, Ada, and Cathy. Gib joined the LDS Church in 1966. Gib and Ann Mae were sealed in the Ogden LDS Temple in January, 1978. Gib served in many positions in the LDS Church, including High Councilor and Bishop. He especially enjoyed working with the youth. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Ann Mae; his children: John and Nancy Duncan, Cathy and Kendal Merrill. He is also survived by his grandchildren: Amanda and James, Jake and Misty, Ashley and Adam, Danya and Christian, Linsey and Troy, Braden and Savannah, Shay, Kaylee and nine great-grandchildren. Gilbert's grandchildren were the light of his life. He never missed going to any of their sports events or activities. He made many wonderful memories with them. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sisters, Helen Duncan and Marjorie Bone, his precious daughter Ada Dean and three grandchildren. Our family would like to give thanks for the loving, gentle care shown to Gib by the staff of Wing 5 at Sunshine Terrace. We also appreciate the help and concern shown to us during the last months by Jan, Royella, and Katie from Legacy Home Care. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 8, 2008 at 12:00 noon in the Smithfield 1st Ward Chapel, 175 South 100 West. There will be a viewing Tuesday evening from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 85 South Main, Smithfield and prior to the services Wednesday morning from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. in the Smithfield 1st Ward Building. Interment will be in the Smithfield City Cemetery. Condolences may be extended to the family online at www.nelsonfuneralhome.com . The family requests in lieu of flowers, donations could be made to the Cache Employment Training Center.