Mattie Lucille Gibbons

Mattie Lucille Gibbons, 101, formerly of La Grande, died Oct. 1.

At her request no services are scheduled.

Mattie was born Aug. 29, 1907 in Hagerman, Idaho, to Kie and Laura Crist Kinman. She attended school in the Hagerman area, graduated from Bliss High School in 1926 and from Albion State Normal in 1930. She began a teaching career as a young woman and continued her education throughout her lifetime.

She married Lawrence F. Gibbons on July 29, 1929. She continued to teach until retirement in 1969. Even in retirement, Mattie did substitute teaching and tutoring and earned a degree in 1965 from Eastern Oregon College. She made her home in Middleton since 1993.

She is survived by two sons, Ralph Gibbons of Bliss and Mike Gibbons of Caldwell; four grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Larry in 1977; son, Grant Gibbons in 1993; and brothers, Frank, Bill and Sterling.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society.

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