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GIBSON -- Sam J. Gibson, 81, a life long Northern New Mexico resident, passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2006 at St. Mary's Hospital in Pueblo, Colorado after a brief illness. Sam was born on February 14, 1924 in Wagon Mound, New Mexico to Miller and Minnie (Keeter) Gibson. He grew up in Wagon Mound and graduated from Wagon Mound High School. He began his service in the Army in 1943, and was stationed in Panama during WWII. After serving his country, he briefly attended Highlands University in Las Vegas, New Mexico. Sam returned to Wagon Mound where he continued the family business of operating the telephone company. Sam married Rubye Lee Graham in Wagon Mound on September 13, 1950. Their children include Larry, (now deceased), Susan, and Janie. Sam was very involved in his community through the Baptist Church, Eastern Star, Masonic Lodge, the Wagon Mound School Board, and various other roles. Throughout his life Sam did many jobs but he is best known as "the telephone man" and as a US Mail carrier. Sam and Vida Hollis were married on April 23, 1982. He then moved to Cimarron, New Mexico where he lived out his remaining years with a zeal for life and a kind, caring, and helpful hand to everyone. Sam is preceded in death by his wife, Vida Hollis Gibson; his parents, Miller and Minnie Gibson; and his siblings; Veva, Veryl, Ina Vae, Willis, Rubie Mae, and Ruth. Sam is survived by his daughters, Susan Gibson, Janie Kautz; and the Gray children including Jim, Mike, Cathy, David, Janice and Danny. Additional survivors include his grandchildren, Niky Howell, Sabrina Hudson, Brezzi Kautz, and Tim Kautz. His great-grandchildren include Mikayla Hudson, Nicholas Kautz, and Aidan Howell. Sam also leaves behind a large and loving family, many friends, and his dear friend and neighbor, Fern Vetter, all who will miss him deeply. Services for Sam will be held on Saturday January 21, 2006 at 2:30 p.m. at the Wagon Mound High School gym. His nephew, the Rev. Mike Gray, will be officiating. All are welcome to join us in this celebration of his life. Memorial contributions in honor of Sam can be sent to The Gibson Scholarship Fund through Sherrill Lopez at the International Bank of Cimarron. The family is so very thankful for all who have reached out with their prayers and support.
        Published on: Tue January 17, 2006