Grandma Giboney's Obituary

Jean A. Giboney (02/09/1914 - 12/11/2011)

GIBONEY, Jean A.

Just two months shy of her 98th birthday, Jean Prindle Giboney graduated from this life on December 11, 2011. She was born February 9, 1914, in Beatrice, Nebraska, the oldest daughter of Arthur and Gertrude Prindle. She moved to the Spokane Valley where she lived for 87 years. On May 31, 1936, she married her one and only love, Daniel W. Giboney, whom she met at Veradale Grade School. They were married for 60 years living in their home on Walnut Road while raising four children. Jean, a gifted athlete, hiked all over the world, played golf well into her eighties, learned to ski when she was forty, swam and taught others to swim, and rode her bicycle. She attended WSU, formerly WSC, and was a member of Kappa Delta Sorority. She was a charter member of Chapter DR PEO. Using her drama skills, she entertained children as the Unity Story Lady and often presented programs for civic groups. She supported schools, enjoyed garden club, and got pleasure from the hiking club, Hobnailers. Jean was a wonderful cook and baker. Her chocolate chip cookies, chocolate cake, and sticky cinnamon rolls were eagerly devoured by family and friends. Daniel and Jean traveled extensively together. Her greatest joy was being a wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
Jean leaves children Carol Giboney, Susan Schultz, and Daniel W. Giboney, Jr. Her third daughter, Danna, is deceased. She has 16 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren. Her family will celebrate Jean's life on Sunday, January 15, 2012, at 1:00 PM at HAZEN AND JAEGER VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 1306 North Pines Road, Spokane Valley. Those who remember and wish to honor her are welcome.