Fern A. Gifford, obituary portrait — Ludvigsen Mortuary

In Loving Memory

Fern A.Gifford

Date of Birth January 8, 1926
Passed Away On January 17, 2020
At Age 94 years
Resident of Fremont, NE
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Fern A. Gifford age 94, of Fremont
Died Friday January 17, 2020 at Nye Legacy

Fern was born January 8, 1926 in Valley to Irving and Ann 'Growcock' Moss. She was raised in Valley and graduated from Valley High School. She married Don R. Gifford on September 24, 1944. While Don served in the US Army Air Corps, Fern worked at the Ordinance Plant in Mead. After Don finished his service the couple moved to Fremont and raised three children.

Fern was a member of the Arbor Vitae Chapter 92 Order of Eastern Star in Fremont.

Survivors:
Children – Robert (Maureen) Gifford of Chicago
Paul Gifford of Fremont
DeEtte(Frosty) Anderson of Lincoln
5 grandchildren – Megan Gifford of Chicago, Marty (Jenna) Gifford of Fremont,
Mark (Ginger) Gifford of Bennington, Giff (Betsy) Anderson of Lincoln and
Emily (Chris) Hansen of Webster City, IA.
14 great grandchildren – Hannah Perez, Lauren Gifford, Sam Gifford, Kate Gifford, Eli Gifford
Myles Gifford, Ava Gifford, Theo Gifford, Bergen Anderson, Tanyn Anderson
Ella Hansen, Mia Hansen, Dane Hansen, Tessa Hansen

Fern was preceded in death by her husband Don in 2011, parents, daughter-in-law Melanie, sisters Jeanine(Ronald) Grear, Ramona (James) Withee and Peggy Vancil. Fern was also preceded in death
by sisters-in-law Ruby(Ched) House and Marge (Charles 'Pete') Andersen.

The memorial service will be 10:30am, Thursday, January 23, 2020 at First Lutheran Church in Fremont. The Rev. Scott Jensen will officiate. Burial will be at a later date in Memorial Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Fremont Family YMCA or the Fremont Area Community Foundation. Visitation with the family present will be Wednesday from 6pm to 8pm at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel in Fremont.

Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
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Services

Visitation

Ludvigsen Mortuary - Fremont

1249 E. 23rd St.

Fremont, NE, 68025

January 22, 2020

With Family 6pm to 8pm

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Funeral Service

Memorial Service

First Lutheran Church

3200 East Military Avenue

Fremont, NE, 68025

January 23, 2020

10:30 AM

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Graveside Service

Memorial Cemetery

800 West 23rd Street

Fremont, NE, 68025

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Condolences (6)

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john ilgenfritz helena, MT January 22, 2020
"Condolences to the family. I went to High School with Bob and my sister, Mary, to school with Paul. Many years have passed since 1964 and memories have grown faint. However, we hold you all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May your memories of your mom give you strength and joy."
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Chris Lincoln, NE January 20, 2020
"Our deepest sympathy to the Gifford and Anderson families. Fern was always such a sweet and kind lady and I know she will be missed very much."
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The Cottens Raleigh, NC January 20, 2020
"Sending lots of love and comforting thoughts to the entire Gifford family! We know how much Fern will be missed and hope that you all can hold on to all the amazing memories you shared with her!

Lots of love! Molly, Chris, Mac, Lula and Charlie"
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