On Sunday, February 14, 2021, George Gibbins, passed away at the age of 82. George was born in Arpelar, OK to J.C. and Lorita Gibbins. George met the love of his life Kenita Savage Gibbins at the University of Colorado. They married July 25, 1959 and were married for 61 years until George's passing. George and Kenita raised three children. George was a member of the Littleton Fire Department for 20 years and promoted to the rank of Battalion Chief. He retired due to becoming legally blind in 1988. George completed a blind rehabilitation program. This allowed him to thrived in his second career as a blind shop owner through the Department of Education. His shop at the Air Force Finance Center-Lowry was one of the most successful in the state of Colorado.
George was always active and had a great sense of direction. Even after going blind it never slowed him down. He navigated Denver with public transportation, but most often on foot. He and Kenita traveled to many places around the world. George loved his animals. One of the biggest beneficiaries was the Denver Dumb Friends league, who he donated to for years because of the family's rescue dog Jack. George loved being outdoors, especially fishing and walking. He enjoyed the friendships he and Kenita fostered through the years. He was an active member of his church and the Lion's Club throughout his life.
Lion George was an active Lion which included being a Lions Club director. He received both The Lion of the Year Award and the Humanitarian Award.
George was preceded in death by his father J.C. and his mother Lorita. He is survived by his wife Kenita, his three children, Mark, Marisa and Brock, his brother Tim Gibbins, sister Martha Morris and three grandchildren Averie, Reece, and Landon.