Esther Irene GibbsEsther Irene Hostetler Gibbs, of Warsaw, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021, at the age of 67.
Born in Goshen, on Nov. 14, 1954, Esther was the daughter of Jacob and Sylvia Hostetler. She married her husband, Thomas Gibbs, on Jan. 13, 1973, in Syracuse. Esther worked at RR Donnelly and later stayed at home to raise her children and grandchildren.
Although a very stubborn person, Esther loved her family more than anything, especially her grandkids and great-grandkids. She also loved to fish and watch “Little House on the Prairie.”
Those who survive to cherish her memories are her husband of 49 years, Tom; children: Lisa Gibbs and Reggie Gibbs; 10 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brother, Jerry Hostetler; and nine nieces and nephews. She is further survived by many extended family members and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents; son, Thomas Gibbs; daughter, Jennifer Abbot; and sisters, Karen Sorenson and Kathy Vermillion.
A Life Celebration® is entrusted to Titus Funeral Home, 2000 E. Sheridan St., Warsaw. Friends and family may gather there for visitation on Friday, Jan. 7 from 11 a.m. until the funeral service at 1 p.m. Pastor Glen Crouse will be officiating. Burial will immediately follow at Oakwood Cemetery in Warsaw.
Gifts may be directed toward final expenses, care of Titus Funeral Home.
Written condolences may be left at www.TitusFuneralHome.com.
