Nellaka Rayn Gibbs died unexpectedly on Nov. 26, 2010, at her home in Oak Harbor at the age of seven. She was born June 27, 2003, in Kalispell, Mont., to Jeremy and Misty Gibbs. At the age of 8 months, she moved to Oak Harbor. Nellaka attended kindergarten and first-grade at Olympic View Elementary and was currently a second-grade student at Crescent Harbor Elementary, in Oak Harbor.

Nellaka was an incredible reader and a very accomplished student. She was very active in different groups in school and also a member of Girl Scouts. Nellaka enjoyed four-wheeling with her parents, taking the boat out and riding in the inner tube, and visiting family in Montana. She enjoyed dining at fancy restaurants, having her nails painted, sparkling jewelry, and beautiful dresses. She got to visit and see many amazing things in her short life and appreciated every moment.

Nellaka is survived by her parents, Jeremy and Misty Gibbs of Oak Harbor and by two sisters, Joscelyn and Kamryn Gibbs. Survivors also include her grandparents: Sandra Mackey of Kalispell, Samuel Yates of Missoula, Jerry and Rusty Gibbs of Missoula and by her great-grandparents: Alan Yates and Donna Martin, both of Missoula and Mr. and Mrs. Dan Gibbs of Kalispell; as well as numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Nellaka was preceded in death by her great grandparents Fern Gibbs, Gene and Delores Pound, Ron Mackey and Lovonne Lovoy.

A memorial service for Nellaka was held at Whidbey Island Naval Air Station Chapel. Whidbey Memorial Funeral & Cremation Services is taking care of the family, and family and friends are encouraged to share memories and condolences at www.whidbeymemorial.com. A memorial fund has been set up for the family at Bank of America.