Mike VanBibber
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Michael “Mike” B. VanBibber, 64, of Independence Missouri passed away on October 8, 2023. Mike was born August 6, 1959, to Jackie E. VanBibber and Judith C. Siebert (VanBibber) in Independence, Missouri and lived in the area all of his life.
He is survived by his two children: Haley and Austin VanBibber, stepchildren Dakota Crawford and Melissa McCray, his mother Judith Siebert, brothers Monte and Mark VanBibber and sister Mary Blom.
The family invites you to attend a Celebration of Life that will be held at the West Central Missouri Regional Lodge #50, Fraternal Order of Police located at 914 NW Main St., Lee’s Summit, MO 64086 on Saturday, October 28th from 11:30-1:30 pm.
So sorry for your loss.
Dearest Judy — I’m so sorry for the loss of your handsome son, Mike. Life takes us in mysterious ways but we are relieved that Mike is no longer in such agonizing pain. Our hearts goes out to you and your family, and we wish you nothing but comfort and strength. Much love … your friends always.
I met Mike briefly. He was firm, fair, and always had a cheeky grin.
He was a good man. He deserves to be remembered by all who knew him.
Our love to all his family.
Mike,
When I first started hanging out with you and Mark (around 1st grade), I would stand across the street and yell one of your names at a black box on the power line in front of your house and eventually one of you would come out. That lasted through high school with a few years interrupted. Lots of fun and a little trouble around the water tower and the “ditch”.
Over the years I wondered if you were still alive and what part of the country you might live in. When I finally located Mark G. from Facebook and met for lunch about a year ago, we talked about all the neighborhood gang and I was sure that we would meet again. Don’t know what I was waiting for except for the last 6 months while I couldn’t drive due to my retinal detachment. Beyond that, I could have just called so we could talk.
I want to thank you for all of the things in life that you brought to us a few years younger. You were responsible for introducing me to and sharing most of my (rock) musical influences. Rush, Zep, BOC, Frank Marino, Steve Hilliage and of course Floyd. You made sure the neighborhood group saw The Song Remains The Same, The Wall, Farewell to Cream, Tommy together.
I can’t quite come to terms with missing out on your last year of life and the chance to reconnect. I still hope to catch up with Mark, get to know Monte and Mary as adults and meet your daughter Hailey. I’ll never forget you but my image of you is from about 1982! I hope your spirit travels far.
Thanks for being my friend and showing so many ropes.
Mike, you will long be missed. Your smile never changed 😊. My deepest sympathy to your loved ones. I’m sure you and Satia have reunited to once again to take your walks along the river, she’s been patiently waiting for you.