Calvin J. Gibbs was born and raised in Portage, Utah. His parents are John R. and Rachel K. Gibbs. After graduating from Bear River High School, he moved to Ogden with his mother where he met Diane Stowe. Cal and Diane were married on December 18, 1953. Cal served in the army during the Korean War from 1953-1955.

Cal graduated from Weber State College and Brigham Young University with a degree in accounting. He worked for Hercules as an accountant before joining Beneficial Life in 1969. He was named “New Agent of the Year” in 1971 and “Agent of the Year” in 1987 and 1989. Cal qualified for the Million Dollar Round Table and Top of the Table distinction throughout his career. He was president of the Lakeview Association of Life Underwriters, and in 2002, he was awarded the Gordon B. Hinckley Award.

Cal has faithfully served in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, as bishop, branch president, Young Men’s leader, and many other callings. Cal and Diane served an 18-month mission in the Maryland Baltimore Mission from January 1998 to June 1999. 

Cal officiated as a Little League coach and served as president of the Western Little League Baseball Association. He is a past president of the BYU Cougar Club. His hobbies include golf, BYU sports, and spending time with his children and grandchildren.

Cal and Diane are the parents of five children, Laurie and Erney Markisich, Tracy and John Haire, Brad and Wendy Gibbs, Michael and Stacey Gibbs, and Lisa and Taisi Avei. They have 20 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren.

Calvin's family wishes him a happy birthday.