Daniel Thomas Gifford

Daniel Thomas Gifford obituary, White Bear Lake, MN

Daniel Thomas Gifford

Daniel Gifford Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Honsa Family Funeral Home on Dec. 31, 2025.
Dan Gifford, 64, of White Bear Lake, MN passed away peacefully on December 16th, 2025 after a lifelong battle with Muscular Dystrophy.
Dan didn't let his physical limitations stop him from his goals. He worked for many years at a security company as a dispatcher and owned his own home. Dan was an avid radio-controlled airplane enthusiast, building and flying model airplanes.
Dan is survived by his brothers Morris (Linda) and William; seven nieces and nephews; and their children.
A Memorial Service will be at 11 AM on Friday, January 16th, 2026 at Honsa Family Funeral Home 2460 East County Road E, White Bear Lake, MN. The family will receive friends from 10 – 11 AM.
A donation will be made in Dan's name to The Muscular Dystrophy Association. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Daniel, please visit our floral store.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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Roxanne sims

December 31, 2025

So sad to see this,had so much fun back in the day with Dan,driving around in his little car up and down streets of mahtomedi. Rip Gifford

Lori Falkenberg

December 31, 2025

I'm sorry for your loss, you guys were my neighbor down the street for years! Dan will be missed.

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