Gilbert "Gib" Franklin Buis, 91, of Beech Grove, passed away April 4, 2016. The son of Roy F. and Edyth E. Fiddler Buis, Gib was born November 2, 1924 in Greencastle.

Gib was a 1943 graduate of Buffalo High School, Buffalo, Indiana. Upon graduating from high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served during WW II. He retired from Ford Motor Company in 1990, after 25 years of service.

Gib enjoyed fishing, gardening, camping, boating and water skiing, watching sports and was an avid IU fan. He also enjoyed playing cards, especially Hearts and Pinochle.

Gib is survived by his wife, Patricia M. Buis of Beech Grove, whom he married on November 2, 1958; daughters, Susan K. (Joe) McConnell and Diane L. (Erin) Lantry, both of Indianapolis; grandchildren, Ryan and Kyle McConnell and Kevin and Matthew Lantry; great-grandchildren, Dylan, Audrey and Collin Lantry and Avarie McConnell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by siblings, Arnola Barnhart, Gurnie and Burl Buis.

Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 p.m. April 8, 2016 at Forest Lawn Funeral Home - 1977 South State Road 135, Greenwood, where friends may call after 5:00 p.m. Inurnment will take place at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, Greenwood at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to The Salvation Army - Memorial Program 3100 North Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN 46208.