Richard H. Gibson
January 13, 1949 ~ August 28, 2026
Born in:
Pueblo, Colorado
Resided in:
Pueblo, Colorado
Richard H. Gibson, 77, passed away on August 28, 2026. He is survived by his son, Jeff; daughter-in-law, Ellie; granddaughter, Isabelle; brother, Bill; and sisters, Jewlie, Sue, and Connie. Preceded in death by his wife, Jeanne D. Gibson; brothers, Kevin, and Gary Gibson; mother, Jewell; and father, Horace Gibson. Richard was born to Horace and Jewell Gibson, January 13, 1949, in Pueblo, Colorado.
Rick was valedictorian of his 1967 class at South High School in Pueblo, Colorado. Rick earned his Bachelor of Arts from SCSC with a major in applied mathematics and a Master’s in advanced mathematics. Rick served in the Peace Corps from 1971 to 1973, where he taught mathematics and played rugby in Sarawak, Malaysia. He was once described in a newspaper article about a match as “having a touch of speed.” It was in the Peace Corps that he met his future wife, Jeanne. Jeanne and Rick were married in 1975 at Hamilton College, in Clinton, NY. Rick owned and operated Mercantile Printing in Pueblo, CO after taking the business over from his father and uncle. Rick loved his family, was always there in every possible capacity and was kind and accepting of everyone. He loved deeply, gave his all and lived for his granddaughter, Isabelle. He will be greatly missed by everyone that knew him.
Cremation, Montgomery & Steward Crematorium. In lieu of food and flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Cancer Center.
Please continue to check this obituary page for Rick’s memorial service details which will be announced at a later date.
Online condolences, www.MontgomerySteward.com
I will always remember Rick. I met him in high school and spent many happy times with him. We attended the senior prom together . He was so bright! He had a great sense of humor . He was liked by everyone because he was so kind to everybody. He was president of the senior class. He was a very good athlete too, especially in basketball. We remained friends throughout our lives. He loved to tell me all about his granddaughter who was the light of his life. I am so happy he spent his life with his soul mate Jeanne. I know he is with her in heaven right now smiling down at all of us. Rick, you are loved and missed by everyone who was lucky enough to know you.
Rick and I always enjoyed talked about the old times in Pueblo. We were friends even though I didn’t get to see him often. That makes all our conversations memorable!
Rick and I were originally high school and college friends and our friendship continued through our lives. After college Ella Mae and I moved to Denver, Rick and I would talk by phone several times a year. I last spoke with him in late 2025. I called him in July, 2026, and left him a message, but never heard back. I will miss my good friend but I will always remember him and our friendship.
Ella Mae and I became good friends with Jeanne and Rick. We visited them when they lived in San Diego and stayed in touch during Jeanne’s health issues. They were good partners to each other during their lives.
Rick had this incredible outlook on life. He could see the irony of life and how things often turned out contrary to the expected result.
When Rick and I were in college at SCSC, he waited outside my classroom, where I could see him, tapping his toe, where I was taking a final exam. He was there because we were leaving for “College Days” in Fort Collins and he was eager to get on the road. I’m not a fast test taker, but I could see Rick outside the door silently pleading with me to hurry up.
At the time Rick was driving a Ford convertible and as we neared Fort Collins with the top down a severe thunderstorm struck. Rick’s best remedy was to drive faster – so fast, that we missed the Fort Collins exit and needed to turn around on an overpass where we stopped to put up the convertible top which was an automated process. The only thing slower than me taking a test was that top coming up to cover us. We were soaked and never had we been happier. So long, Rick. I’ll genuinely miss you.
Rick and Jeanne were both dear friends. Years ago, probably over 50, when he and Jeanne lived in California, we were on vacation, traveling with our first child, who was about 3 years old. They lived in San Diego and invited us to visit. We had not met and did not know Jeanne until we spent this time with them. Jeanne, who was also in the Peace Corps and fluent in a number of languages, was an extraordinary woman, so it was not surprising they had fallen in love. They were welcoming, so kind, so gentle with our young son. After Jeanne died, Rick called and wept while talking about her and what had happened. Broke my heart. We will always remember them with love and much affection. Rest in peace, Rick. I bet Jeanne will be so delighted to be reunited with you.
Hi, Warren. This is Connie responding. I am blessed that I moved back to Colorado after my husband passed and got to spend every week with Rick It’s good to hear from you. Hope that you are well. How about Carol and Gary?
Thank you, Dave.This is Rick’s sister Connie responding.Thank you for all your kind words.IHe was a good man a great brother.