Betty Gifford

BETTY GIFFORD Click here to view Betty's Video Tribute SUN CITY, CA -- Betty Adele Wren Gifford, 89, formerly of Idaho Falls, died January 24, 2010, in Sun City, California, at the home of her daughter. She was born August 1, 1920, in Conart Valley, Idaho, to Theron Field Wren and Eltha Marie Ricks Wren. She grew up and attended schools in the area. On May 27, 1939, she married Lewis Laverl Gifford in Kimball, Idaho. Their marriage was solemnized in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple on May 27, 1959. Her husband preceded her in death on February 6, 2002. Betty was a devoted wife, mother, and homemaker. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She enjoyed fishing, making quilts, crocheting, and doing crafts. Survivors include: Son: Jerry Laverl Gifford, Kamiah, ID Son: Carleon Jay Gifford, Nuevo, CA Daughter: Beverly Gifford French, Spokane, WA Daughter: Shirley Gifford, Sun City, CA Brother: Claude Field Wren, Riverton, ID Sister: Colleen Wood, Chubbuck, ID 10 Grandchildren, 27 Great Grandchildren and 2 Great Great Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis L. Gifford; a son, Marvin Lewis Gifford; nine brothers and two sisters. The family will meet with friends on Saturday, January 30, 2010, from 10 to 11 a.m. at Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge. Funeral Services will follow at 11:30 a.m, at Wood Fneral Home, with Jay Gifford conducting. Burial will be in the Woodville Cemetery. --------------------------------------------- Condolences received online: Larry and Marilyn Rutt larmar6835@gmail.com Our love and concern and prayers are with you all. We will see you Saturday. Rayola Septon rsepton@comcast.net I send you my love and pray that the Lord will comfort you in your loss. Aunt Bettie was always one of my favorite aunts. Love, Rayola Kent Hill khill@notquiteamountain.com You have my deepest condolences. I remember Aunt Betty and her family well. I have fond memories of her from my youth. Again, I am sorry for your loss. Kent Hill Arlene Hill arlenehill@aol.com Don and I want to express our sympathy at the passing of Aunt Betty. We recall visiting with her and Lewis in Idaho Falls. Don recalls earlier experiences also. Clark & Daveen H. Dye Dear Family, You have our love and sympathy in the passing of Aunt Betty. She was always so good to me and I really loved her. She has graduated now from mortality into the life beyond -- back to her eternal home where she can keep progressing forever. With our love, Daveen's family Tami Gardner Lords 1mtlords@msn.com I'm so sorry for your loss. It is such a difficult time when you have lost your parents. I have many fond memories of the old 30th Ward and times spent in the Gifford home. Tami Gardner Lords Cleone and Myrna Jolley Dear Beverly, We were sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. A Mom is really hard to lose. We send our sympathy. Sincerely, Cleone and Myrna