Gibson "Kipp" Albert
September 22, 1938 - March 12, 2018
Gibson “Kipp” Albert (79) of Wapato passed away Monday March 12, 2018 at Cottage in the Meadow. He was an enrolled member of the Yakama Nation. Kipp was raised and educated on the Columbia River at Rock Creek. His hobbies included hunting & fishing, buying and restoring cars, going to pow-wows, church, gambling and collecting guns. He enjoyed taking care of his property and will be remembered as a handyman. He started out as a famer, truck driver, logging, heavy equipment operator, he was a very hard-working man with many trades and retired as a security guard at Legends Casino. Gibson “Kipp” Albert is survived by his wife, Ladine (Haney) Albert of Wapato, three sons, Mike Peterson of Toppenish, Haver Jim of Wapato and Fred Logie of Wapato & numerous grandchildren. Gibson was preceded in death by his parents and one son, Landy. Dressing services will be at the Toppenish Long House at 2PM Tuesday March 14, 2018 with overnight services following. A procession will leave the longhouse at sunrise for burial at the Black Wolf Cemetery. Colonial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Gibson “Kipp” Albert (79) of Wapato passed away Monday March 12, 2018 at Cottage in the Meadow. He was an enrolled member of the Yakama Nation. Kipp was raised and educated on the Columbia River at Rock Creek. His hobbies included... View Obituary & Service Information