83R7787 MGR-D
By: Hilderbran H.R. No. 389
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the
death of Robert Van Bibber of Houston on February 1, 2013, at the
age of 88; and
WHEREAS, Born in Houston on December 14, 1924, to Santiago
and Elvira Van Bibber, Robert Van Bibber served his country during
World War II as a Seabee in the United States Navy; after the war, he
embarked on a long career with Southern Pacific Railroad; and
WHEREAS, A loving family man, Mr. Van Bibber shared many
happy years with his wife, Gloria Maria Van Bibber; the couple were
blessed with four beloved daughters, Diana, Debra, Doris, and
Donna, and their family later grew to include five grandchildren
and five great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Known for his kindness and compassion, Robert Van
Bibber was always willing to help anyone in need, and he will be
deeply missed and fondly remembered by all who held him dear; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Robert Van Bibber and
extend sincere condolences to his family: to his daughters, Diana
Blackshear and her husband, Roland, Debra Van Bibber, Doris Van
Bibber, and Donna Van Bibber; to his grandchildren, Joy Dortch and
her husband, Micah, Julie Sohm and her husband, Yori, Joshua Adam
Vercher, Christopher Robert Sheffield, and Sierra Ellis; to his
great-grandchildren, Zayden Sohm, Darrin Sohm, Joshua Anthony
Vercher, Caedo Sheffield, and Rhys Sheffield; and to his other
relatives and friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Robert Van
Bibber.