Max Lance

Max Gilbert "Gib" Lance, 89, of Vincennes, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2020 at Good Samaritan Hospital.He was born September 11, 1930 in Vincennes, Indiana to Howard and Margaret (Cardinal) Lance.Surviving is a son Tony Lance of Carlisle; a stepson Matt Bailey of Wheatland; stepdaughters Kim Howell of Palestine, IL and Kalisa Pope of Lakeland, FL; 7 grandchildren, Jake Lance, Emily Guffy, Bailey Gottschalk, Tyler Hanson, Jameson Howell, Zachary Bailey and Madison Bailey; and 8 great-grandchildren.Preceding him in death were his parents; his wife of 34 years Madonna M. (Doser) Lance whom preceded him on March 22, 2007; and his two brothers Lyman and Leroy Lance.Gib retired from the Maintenance Department at Good Samaritan Hospital and served his country in the Army during the Korean War. Gib loved to shoot trap and visit with all of his Amish friends from the Odon area and travel with Madonna. He was a 50-year member of the Masonic Lodge #1, Hadi Shrine and the Scottish Rite. Other memberships included the Vincennes Gun Club, American Trappers Association and the Vincennes Harmony Society.Private graveside services will be held Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at Memorial Park Cemetery. Anyone wanting to watch the service can do so on Goodwin-Sievers Funeral Home Facebook page and will be notified when it goes live. On line memories may be shared with Gib's family and friends at www.goodwinsieversfh.com. Goodwin-Sievers Funeral Home, 524 Broadway, Vincennes is honored to assist the Lance family with arrangements.