Theodore VanBibber 
M, (28 March 1930 - 30 November 2001)
- Relationship
- 8th great-grandson of Herman Op Den Graeff
Theodore VanBibber was born on 28 March 1930. He was the son of Ira VanBibber and Eliza Jackson. Theodore VanBibber died on 30 November 2001 at age 71 years, 8 months and 2 days.
Theodore VanBibber was also known as Dode. THE LIFE OF THEODORE VAN BIBBER
"Dode" was the youngest child born on March 28, 1930 to Ira and Eliza Van Bibber. He was born in the Van Bibber home at Mica Creek. Dode was baptized by Reverend R. Stringer in front of the Big House. His Godparents were his brother and sister, Pat and Kathleen. Leta, his eldest sister, taught him basic reading and writing skills. This was for a year in Minto then he was self taught. As a young lad, Dode had his own dog team and hunted and trapped at Diamond Lake. He worked with J-Jay surveying for two years and he also worked on the Pelly Ferry with Old Jake Smith for three summers. Forestry was also a large part of Dode's life as he worked for Forestry at the Heckell Hill Forestry Tower for fifteen years. Another job that Dode held was the Elevator Operator for the Federal Building in Whitehorse.
Dode was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis at the age of 12. When the Polio epidemic came to the Yukon in the 50's, and at the age of 21 Dode was the first in the family to get Polio.
Alex made arrangements for Dode to go to Denver, Colorado, USA for MS treatment. He spent every winter there for many years.
The Family paid Dode's expenses to go to the Philippines with Dr. Branigan and his group.
Dode moved into the Macaulay Lodge in the late 1980's. He was the very first resident for the Thompson Center and moved there on September 9th, 1993. It was in these two places where Dode made many life long relationships with the staff and residents. Everyone enjoyed Dode's stories and singing. (And the All Night Milkshake Parties.)
For the Van Bibber Family, Dode has been the one to always demonstrate the Van Bibber humor and good nature even though he suffered from a life long disability. His courage and unflagging good humor is his gift to the rest of us. We have so much to be proud of. Dan says, "That when you are feeling real bad and had a tough day all you had to do was go and see Dode and he would make you feel so good."
SOURCE ; by Ruby Van Bibber
1930 - FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT, ALASKA (FAIRBANKS TOWN)
VANBIBBER, THEODORE HEAD-
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LOUISE WIFE-F-W-63-M MO-GR-GR
NOTE: Theodore Van Bibber was the son of John Campbell Robinson Van Bibber and Catherine Malinda Taylor. BROTHER TO IRA.
Theodore VanBibber was also known as Dode. THE LIFE OF THEODORE VAN BIBBER
"Dode" was the youngest child born on March 28, 1930 to Ira and Eliza Van Bibber. He was born in the Van Bibber home at Mica Creek. Dode was baptized by Reverend R. Stringer in front of the Big House. His Godparents were his brother and sister, Pat and Kathleen. Leta, his eldest sister, taught him basic reading and writing skills. This was for a year in Minto then he was self taught. As a young lad, Dode had his own dog team and hunted and trapped at Diamond Lake. He worked with J-Jay surveying for two years and he also worked on the Pelly Ferry with Old Jake Smith for three summers. Forestry was also a large part of Dode's life as he worked for Forestry at the Heckell Hill Forestry Tower for fifteen years. Another job that Dode held was the Elevator Operator for the Federal Building in Whitehorse.
Dode was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis at the age of 12. When the Polio epidemic came to the Yukon in the 50's, and at the age of 21 Dode was the first in the family to get Polio.
Alex made arrangements for Dode to go to Denver, Colorado, USA for MS treatment. He spent every winter there for many years.
The Family paid Dode's expenses to go to the Philippines with Dr. Branigan and his group.
Dode moved into the Macaulay Lodge in the late 1980's. He was the very first resident for the Thompson Center and moved there on September 9th, 1993. It was in these two places where Dode made many life long relationships with the staff and residents. Everyone enjoyed Dode's stories and singing. (And the All Night Milkshake Parties.)
For the Van Bibber Family, Dode has been the one to always demonstrate the Van Bibber humor and good nature even though he suffered from a life long disability. His courage and unflagging good humor is his gift to the rest of us. We have so much to be proud of. Dan says, "That when you are feeling real bad and had a tough day all you had to do was go and see Dode and he would make you feel so good."
SOURCE ; by Ruby Van Bibber
1930 - FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT, ALASKA (FAIRBANKS TOWN)
VANBIBBER, THEODORE HEAD-
M-W-63-M- TRAPPER -WV-WV-WV
LOUISE WIFE-F-W-63-M MO-GR-GR
NOTE: Theodore Van Bibber was the son of John Campbell Robinson Van Bibber and Catherine Malinda Taylor. BROTHER TO IRA.
Last Edited=9 Mar 2011