Joseph “Ted” Gibbons

Joseph Edward “Ted” Gibbons, Jr. of Issaquah, Washington, passed away Sept. 10, 2015, in the state of Washington.

Ted was born Jan. 3, 1951, in Washington DC, the son of Joseph Edward Gibbons, Sr. and Elaine Theresa Gibbons.

Ted was raised in Pacific Palisades, California. He graduated from Loyola High School and later attended Santa Monica College where he received his Associates of Arts degree. He then attended University of California, Santa Cruz where he received his Bachelors of Arts degree, majoring in Political Science and History.

He went on to earn his Master of Arts in Architecture and Urban Planning from UCLA Architecture & Urban Design. Finally, he attended the University of Paris where he studied French, Literature and Politics. He concluded his formal education, receiving an MBA in Finance at the UCLA Anderson Business School of Management.

Ted is survived by his two daughters: Jessica Gibbons of San Francisco, California; and Erika Gibbons of Seattle, Washington.

Ted has five siblings: Malia Gibbons, Brian Gibbons, Tom Gibbons, Julie Nilsson and Elizabeth Gibbons.

Ted was the founder and President of Investment Realty Advisors based in Bellevue, Washington.

Though Ted was a successful businessman, his greatest accomplishment and joy were his two daughters, Jess and Erika. He was a dedicated, loving father. He was so proud of his girls and nothing ever came before them. He loved them more than life itself.

Ted’s passion for travel was well lived. He traveled the world, spoke seven languages fluently and created a beautiful life for himself and his daughters. Ted loved the outdoors and was an avid hiker. He loved sailing, gardening and especially flying.

After the passing of his mother and father, Ted was the brother who made sure his three sisters had someone they could go to. He protected all of them. He loved his nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. This defined who he was: a loving family man.

A celebration of Ted Gibbons’ life took place Saturday, Sept. 26 in Issaquah, Washington.