Diane Gilbo died at Munson Hospice House on Friday, May 18, 2012. By her side were Jim, her husband of 53 years, and her son Bob. Her daughter Carol preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her parents Raymond and Catherine (Egan) Jordan and by her brother Jim.
Diane graduated from the College of Saint Teresa in Winona , MN with a Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology, and from Central Michigan University with a Master of Science in Administration. She served for seven years on the Traverse City Commission, including one year as the first woman mayor elected by the Commission.
Upon retirement from Munson Medical Center, she became involved in many opportunities for volunteering. Her interests included reading, bicycling and many friends. She especially enjoyed many overseas trips with Jim, adventures with Carol when she was still able to travel and many good trips to New York with Bob.
Friends may call at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home on Tuesday, May 22, 2012, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. A memorial Mass will be offered at Blessed Kateri Church in Pshawbestown on Wednesday, May 23, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. The Rev. Andrew Buvala will serve as the celebrant.
The family would like to thank the staff of Munson Hospice House and Father Andy. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Father Fred Foundation or to Munson Hospice House. Please sign Diane's online guestbook at www.reynolds-jonkhoff.com . The family is being served by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home.