Lauren Denise Gibbons Obituary (1959

Lauren "Denise" Gibbons was born on April 10,1959 in Aurora, Colorado to Robert and Patricia Parrish. She passed away, unexpectedly at her home on May 11,2021. Denise spent her childhood in Colorado, before moving with her family to Washington in 1973. She attended South Kitsap High School, graduating in 1977. She married Bill Meigs in 1977 and they had a daughter, Charmaine. They later divorced. Denise attended Ron Bailey School of Broadcast, receiving her certification as a radio disk jockey. She loved working for KJUN. She also tended bar at various places over the years. At the time of her death, she was the owner of Coastal Painting, along with her husband, Chaz. She met Charles "Chaz" Gibbons in 1989. They had thirty one years together. They resided in Shelton, WA, along with her beloved dog, Tok. Denise was lovingly referred to as "Grandma Tunise" by her granddaughter's, Carlee Ann and Sofia Grace, whom she loved so very much. Denise was preceded in death by her father, Bob Parrish in 2019. She leaves behind her husband Chaz and her dog Tok, of the family home; her daughter Charmaine and granddaughter's Carlee and Sofia of Port Orchard; her mother Pat of Poulsbo; as well as her siblings, David of Port Orchard, Carol(Beth) of Kapa'au, Hawaii; Kevin(Heather) of Poulsbo; as well as her in-laws in Canada and Rhode Island; numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family, as well as the Meigs family. Denise also leaves her special friends, Dena and Terry, whom she referred to as the "Girl Scouts." At this time, no formal services are planned. If you feel so inclined, I ask that in memory of my Mama, you turn up the music and head outside and plant some beautiful flowers or a tree in her honor. We will miss her forever.