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
Condolences(6)
john ilgenfritz
helena, MT Wednesday, 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.Chris
Lincoln, NE Monday, 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.The Cottens
Raleigh, NC Monday, 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
Faye Erickson
Arlington, NE Sunday, January 19, 2020 My deepest sympathy. The Reverend Norman Pavey has plans of coming to the service. He is presently in Florida.Rick Myers
Fremont, NE Saturday, January 18, 2020 Bob and Gifford family. Fern was a friendly and gracious lady my family loved for more than a half century. Marsha and I send prayers and condolences for your loss.John Groh
North Bend, NE Saturday, January 18, 2020 Our thoughts, prayers and condolences are with the entire Gifford family. Fern and Don were such a wonderful couple. I know Fern loved all her children, but especially her large group of grandchildren and great grandchildren.While she will be missed by all of them, she clearly will be in a better place, active again and seeing old friends.
Our love and heartfelt wishes go out to Bob, Paul and DeEtte.
John, Lez, Moira and Marielle