Robert Gibson, D.C. — Friend of Life University — passed away October 11, 2022. On May 19, 1949, a living legend Dr. Robert Gibson took his first breath in Germantown, Pennsylvania. He was born into a large family with roots throughout the Philadelphia/New York area. At age 14, “Bobbie,” as he was known then, became a licensed barber. He dreamt big and relocated to Davenport, Iowa to pursue a degree in Chiropractic. That is when he met the love of his life Mary, who he married in 1974. After his graduation from Palmer College of Chiropractic, they relocated to Pennsylvania where they raised their four children who he loved with all his heart. He established the first Gibson Chiropractic Clinic on the corner of Broad Street and Lindley Avenue in Philadelphia. Robert began his legacy out of that one clinic where he practiced for many years. He was active in his community and even dabbled in politics with the slogan, “Gibson Makes the Difference.” He went on to obtain his Juris Doctor from Widener University in 1990. He established multiple locations of Chiropractic and Legal offices. He was a licensed attorney and practiced law in Pennsylvania, Kentucky and Florida. He had chiropractic offices in Pennsylvania and Florida. In 1998, he made roots in Jacksonville, Florida where he was often recognized for his creative commercials and became affectionately known as “The Law Doc.” Some labeled him “The Living Legend,” which made him laugh. He will be remembered for his sense of humor, impeccable taste and as one who always credited God for supplying all his needs. Dr. Gibson lived a life that deserves applause. Jacob Jeske — Life University student Jacob Thomas Emmanuel Jeske passed away suddenly on October 13, 2022, at the age of 27 in Smyrna, Georgia. Jeske will forever be in the hearts of his parents Ross and Val Jeske; his sisters Brooklyn Maloney (Ryan), Madison, Britton and Graycen Jeske; and his one true love Jeryn Gallant. He is survived by grandparents Bernice Jeske, Lyle, Marilyn Kellington, and many loving aunts, uncles and cousins. Jeske followed in the footsteps of his grandfather, John Jeske, and aunts Kathy Jeske and Gwen Jeske, who met him on the other side. Jeske was born in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada on January 7, 1995. When he was 19 days old, he returned to Marietta, Georgia where he lived the first two years of his life. He then moved to Seattle, Washington where his dad worked as a chiropractor for two years. Jacob’s dad decided it was time to move back home when he was four, so the family moved to Calgary. Jeske remained in Calgary and graduated from Crescent Heights High School in 2013. He then went on to play three years of Junior Hockey in Weyburn, Saskatchewan with the Weyburn Red Wings. Once he was finished in junior hockey, he decided to pursue college level hockey and an education!. Jeske attended Northland College on a scholarship and played for the Lumberjacks in Ashland Wisconsin. He played for the Lumberjacks for four years and received a Bachelor of Science degree in 2020. Due to COVID and the closure of the boarders, Jeske returned home from the United States, but in March 2021, he left Calgary again for Marietta, Georgia to attend Life University. Life University is the same chiropractic school that his father had attended. Jeske was just starting his 7th quarter (halfway mark) when he passed away. He had just completed and passed Part I of the American Chiropractic Boards and had been on the Dean’s List every quarter. Joseph R. Burris, D.C. — Dr. Joseph Ralph Burris, D.C., 79, of Huntersville passed away November 10, 2022. He was born December 13, 1942, in Charlotte, North Carolina to the late Joe and Grace Burris. Ralph graduated from North Mecklenburg High School, Wingate College, Lenoir- Rhyne College and Lincoln Chiropractic College in Indianapolis, Indiana. Ralph enjoyed travel, including a mission trip to Indonesia, baseball, and spending time with his family. He was a faithful deacon, teacher and committee member of Statesville Road Baptist Church for many years and knew the only way to heaven was through faith in Jesus Christ. He practiced as a Doctor of Chiropractic for 45 years and owned his own practice for 40 of those years. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by and remembered with love by his sister, Laura Burris White, his nephew, Jerry White (Holly) and niece Renee Story (Scott). Philip A. Hurd, D.C. (’91) — Philip Allen Hurd, Sr. was born August 12, 1952, in Los Angeles, California, to Kenneth and Helen Hurd. The third of four siblings, including Frank, Kathleen and Robin, he grew up and lived most of his life in Atlanta, Georgia. There he met and married Jenny Anne Westerman (née Swanson) in 1982. He was friend and stepdad to her two children, Lisa and Matthew, and together they brought A:55 Alumni.life.edu | 2023