In Memory Of
Douglas Gifford
Douglas Gifford
Douglas Martin Gifford, 62, Topeka, passed away on Monday, November 3, 2008 at a local hospital.
Doug was born February 15, 1946 in Garnett, the son of Ivan and Pauline (Satchell) Gifford. He graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1965 where he was a member of the Skyryders Drum and Bugle Corp.
He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. While stationed in Korea, he met his first wife, Sunduc, with whom he had his first child, Kathrine. He later was stationed in Alaska and Washington state.
He was employed by Westar Energy as a equipment operator, retiring in 2003.
He was a member of Sports Car Clb of America (SCCA) from 1978 until 2006.
Doug married Patricia Cockerell in 1980. She survives. Other survivors include son, William Gifford, also of Topeka; daughter, Katherine Gifford-Abner, Maryland; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, November 7, 2008 at Newcomer Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Penwell-Gabel Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Polycystic Kidney Foundation, 9221 Ward Parkway, Suite 400, Kansas City, MO 64114.
To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.NewcomerTopeka.com
Doug was born February 15, 1946 in Garnett, the son of Ivan and Pauline (Satchell) Gifford. He graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1965 where he was a member of the Skyryders Drum and Bugle Corp.
He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. While stationed in Korea, he met his first wife, Sunduc, with whom he had his first child, Kathrine. He later was stationed in Alaska and Washington state.
He was employed by Westar Energy as a equipment operator, retiring in 2003.
He was a member of Sports Car Clb of America (SCCA) from 1978 until 2006.
Doug married Patricia Cockerell in 1980. She survives. Other survivors include son, William Gifford, also of Topeka; daughter, Katherine Gifford-Abner, Maryland; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, November 7, 2008 at Newcomer Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Penwell-Gabel Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Polycystic Kidney Foundation, 9221 Ward Parkway, Suite 400, Kansas City, MO 64114.
To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.NewcomerTopeka.com
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Douglas Gifford, please visit our flower store.
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Visitation
Friday, November 7, 2008
12:00 - 1:00 pm (Central time)
Dove Cremation & Funeral Service - Topeka
Service
Friday, November 7, 2008
Starts at 1:00 pm (Central time)
Dove Cremation & Funeral Service - Topeka
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