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Thank you to everyone for your support during this difficult time. We would love for you to post your favorite photos and/or stories about Helen on the memories tab of this memorial website.

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Obituary

Helen Abbott Gibson, 86, of Schaumburg, IL, peacefully passed away on April 6, 2022 surrounded by loved ones.

Helen was born on January 9, 1936 in the city of Woodstock, IL. After Helen graduated from Woodstock High School in 1950, she went to Rockford Business College and then to Washington D.C. to work in Senator Dirkson’s office. Afterwards Helen worked at Motorola in Schaumburg, IL. Her focus on people, planning and organization was essential to …

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Memories & condolences

Sorry, Howard and family. She was a wonderful lady. Love from Dan and Mary Thompson and my mom Helen. 
Sorry, Howard and family. She was a wonderful lady. Love from Dan and Mary Thompson and my mom Hele…
Sorry, Howard and family. She was a wonderful lady. Love from Da…
I am so saddened to hear of Helen's passing but heartened to know she is now where we all want to be.  She and Howard w…
I am so saddened to hear of Helen's passing but heartened to know she is now where we all want to b…
I am so saddened to hear of Helen's passing but heartened to kno…

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What were Helen's favorite games to play?
Yahtzee! and Shut the Box
Yahtzee! and Shut the Box
Yahtzee! and Shut the Box
What were Helen's favorite artists or styles of art?
Helen enjoyed attending the Marriott Lincolnshire Theatre with her husband, Howard.
Helen enjoyed attending the Marriott Lincolnshire Theatre with her husband, Howard.
Helen enjoyed attending the Marriott Lincolnshire Theatre with her husband, Howard.

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Born

1936
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Met Howard Gibson

1941
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Got married to Howard Gibson

June 14th, 1958
Woodstock, IL

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