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Cathy Lee Gifford
1960 - 2019
Cathy Lee Gifford
1960 - 2019
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1960
DIED
2019
Cathy Gifford Obituary
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Robert Villaire
August 13, 2024
Miss your great sense of humor. Rest well, my friend.
lindsy
March 17, 2024
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Jonnie Vanderhoef
September 30, 2019
To Cathy's family. I have many wonderful memories of Cathy and her great sense of humor when we were in Nursing School together. She was a very special lady! I hope you are comforted with love and prayers.
Debra & Russ Dinsmore
August 23, 2019
To Cathys family , we send our prayers and sympathy. Cathy was so very special to so many of us-a truly beautiful and caring person . It was a gift that I was able to work with Cathy at Covenant and hope your wonderful memories will help ease your pain during this difficult time.
Deb and Russ Dinsmore
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Tina Mcintire-strain
August 23, 2019
My thoughts and prayers go out to Ed, Family and Friends. Cathy was a good friend, wonderful wife and loving mother who cared deeply for everyone in her life. I am so very lucky I am able to say she was my friend
Kim Ortman
August 22, 2019
Cathy you will forever be in our hearts. Rest in the comfort of our Lord's arms...fly high on your so deserved Angel wings my friend!
Liz Boyes
August 21, 2019
Wishing the entire family our most heartfelt and deepest sympathy at the loss of your dear one. We knew Cathy from work- wicked sense of humor, easy smile and sincere laugh. Always willing to share knowledge, experience and advice. We are sad shes gone but happy she has wings and is free from pain. Peaceful sleep Cathy- Kim and Liz Boyes
G. Michael "Gus" and Rita Munley Gallagher
August 21, 2019
Please accept our sincere sympathy for your loss.
Luann Dyke
August 21, 2019
Cath. The world is not the same without you. I cant begin to Express what you did for me in terms of friendship, support, and strength to get through anesthesia school. I will always hold those memories close to my heart...till we meet again.❤
Bob Villaire
August 20, 2019
So sad to learn of this.I knew Cathy from Bay Med......always enjoyed working with her. I admired her intelligence, kindness, professionalism, and wonderful sense of humor. Sincere condolences to family.May she Rest In Peace.
Colleen Neering
August 20, 2019
Rest in Peace Cathy...you were a joy to be around and certainly part of the Neering family for a number of years! My condolences to your entire family...
Love you...
Syed Alam
August 20, 2019
You will be missed my friend
Kathleen Dowis-Hartman
August 19, 2019
My most heartfelt sympathy to all the family. I worked with Cathy at Covenant Hospital. She was the kindest person, so bubbly and happy all the time with a fabulous smile and attitude. I have never forgotten her support through difficult times, she is one in a million and will be dearly missed by anyone who had the pleasure to meet her.
Brandy Milostan
August 19, 2019
My first time meeting aunt cathy my daughter was 2 months old, (she is now 21)her smile and warm embrace made me love her from the start, they broke the mold with aunt cathy, rip
Mikayla Goff
August 19, 2019
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Mikayla Goff
August 19, 2019
I love you Aunt Cathy. Im glad you arent in pain. Always brought smiles to everyones faces ❤
Wendy Lynch
August 19, 2019
So sad to hear of Cathys passing. She was such a wonderful kind and caring person. My deepest sympathy to all her family she will be sadly missed
Mickey LaFave
August 19, 2019
Cathy was one of the best nurses, supervisors and friend a person could have. She was kind, caring and a lot of fun to be with! She will be missed by all. My condolences to her family.
Kris Dettman
August 19, 2019
So very sorry to hear of Cathys death. I will cherish fond memories of our time working together. She was a light to so many people. Sincere sympathy to the Gifford family.
Joanie Smith
August 19, 2019
My condolences to the family. I worked with Cathy at the Standish hospital and at covenant. She always made your day a little better! She was an amazing person even through her sickness. She will forever be missed.
Cris&Sue VanSumeren
August 19, 2019
Ed, Lisa, Jodi and Eric, We are so sorry to hear about the passing of Cathy.She was such a wonderful person and was glad to call her our friend. We will never forget all the great memories of all the summer parties. Our thoughts and prayer are with you all.
Cheryl Lee
August 19, 2019
So many fun times and incredible memories, RIP my friend.
Debbie Rohn
August 19, 2019
I first met Cathy working at Bay Med many years ago. She was a great person. My condolences to the family.
Chris Miller
August 19, 2019
My heartfelt sympathy for your loss.
Jill Young
August 19, 2019
So very sad to hear of Cathy's passing. She has always been a joy to work with and I know she will be greatly missed by her family, friends and coworkers. I know God is blessing her in heaven, as she was such a blessing to everyone who knew her during her far too short life here on Earth
Sandy Johnson
August 19, 2019
One of my dearest friends for over 35 years. So much love. So many memories! Sadly missed but never forgotten!!
The Staff of Gephart Funeral Home
August 19, 2019
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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