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Gerald Lee Hibner was born August 17, 1936 in Wrangell, Alaska to Nettie Prescott and Lyle Hibner. Jerry served in the United States Navy during the 1950s and 1960s. After being discharged from the military Jerry moved to Valdez where he worked as a longshoreman. On March 27, 1964 Jerry was working on the Valdez dock when the earthquake hit. Jerry, along with many others, perished that day; his body was never found. We miss you and love you, Jerry. You are gone but not forgotten. With loving thoughts and memories, your nieces, nephews, brothers, and many cousins.