To access a recording of the service go to https://www.mtmsales.net/thomas

Julie Gibbs, 60, Minot and formerly of Glenburn and Las Vegas died peacefully on Thursday, October 1, 2020 in a Grand Forks Hospital following a long battle with Lupus. Her loving family was at her side.

Julie Beth McNabb was born on March 29, 1960 in Minot to Sylvester and Esther (Broderson) McNabb. She was raised on a farm at the edge of Glenburn and attended school in Glenburn. She graduated from Glenburn High School in 1978. As a young adult she was employed at "ITY" women's clothing store, as a manager and gemologist of a Bismarck jewelry store and was owner/manager of VideoMagic.

Julie married the love of her life, Arlo Gibbs, on July 7, 1990 at Hope Lutheran Church in Glenburn. They made their home in Minot prior to moving to Las Vegas where she and her husband owned and operated Neil's Cabinet Shop and she was employed by the Better Business Bureau as a mediator/negotiator and was responsible for organizing company mixers. Lupus forced her early retirement.

Julie was an inspiration to those who knew her. She persevered through many physical trials through her battle with Lupus. Unable to work a fulltime job, she reached out to fellow sufferers of Lupus and was instrumental in starting a support organization. She and her great friend Hui-Lim Ang created "Colors of Lupus" to which she devoted time in fund raising to provide physical and financial support for those in Las Vegas.

Julie also volunteered many hours to her "kids" in the Kiwanis Club in Las Vegas. She was recognized as the volunteer of the year. She loved them and they loved her back. She was also an active member of the Golden K Kiwanis Club in Minot.

She inspired family and friends by her devotion to helping others when we all knew her personal struggles with health. She was truly our personal "Hero". During the Iraq War she worked tirelessly to send 100 "care packages" to soldiers. Just after this time she suffered another Lupus flare and a stroke.  Those same soldiers sent her cards and letters to express their thanks and to say "If a soldier ever needed a hero, she was theirs". Also, Julie was an active member of the Good Samaritan Church – Las Vegas. She organized and led the Angel Tree program and Homeless Aide program.

She was recognized for her community service when she received the Courage Award from the governor of Nevada.

Her hobbies included family genealogy and she was just learning the art of making greeting cards at the time of her death.

Julie's loving family includes her husband of 30 years: Arlo; siblings: Sharon (Paul) Jewell, Gary McNabb, and Maureen (Larry) Elliott; stepchildren: Mike Gibbs and David (Judikim) Gibbs; step-grandchild: Shandi; step great grandchildren: Brenton, Malia and Arlie; in-laws: Dana (Donna) Gibbs and Cathy (Steve) Burton and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Julie was preceded in death by her parents and brother: Neal McNabb.

Celebration of the Life of Julie Gibbs: Friday, October 9, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. in the Moose Lodge - Minot. To access a recording of the service go to https://www.mtmsales.net/thomas

Interment will be in Rosehill Memorial Park - Minot. Face coverings are required.

Visitation: Thursday from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in Thomas Family Funeral Home - Minot.

Memorials are preferred to St. Jude's for Children.

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