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David Gifford Obituary
Gifford
June 2, 1937 - Sept 23, 2017
Resident of Stockton, Ca. Passed away from natural causes.
David was born in New Brighton, Pennsylvania. He was the son of Homer Gifford and Lola Ash, sister of Corrine Miller and brother Dr. Bob Gifford.
He grew up in Beaver, Pa and
attended the University of
Pittsburgh and the University of Pennsylvania where he graduated from dental school, and was a member of Sigma Chi.
He was married to Patti Gifford for 10 years and has a living son and daughter. Chris and Mary Gifford and Jennifer and Jeff Groppe and grandchildren Erin, Shannon Groppe and Skyler, Gage Gifford.
He served as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Navy as a CB , Naval Construction Battalion. He was stationed in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba and Puerto Rico.
He enjoyed rock climbing, hunting, fishing, classic autos, water and snow skiing, traveling,and cooking. He was a supporter of the Stockton Symphony, UOP athletics, Su Salud, and a lifelong member of the American Dental Ass. and San Joaquin Dental Society where he served as an Elder, and on the Board of Directors.
He was a loving Father, a devoted Friend, and a pillar in the Stockton dental community.
We will be hosting a memorial celebration in honor of our
father. All of those who knew him as their friend or dentist are welcome to attend.
Please email us at [email protected] and we will forward date, time,
location.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for David Gifford
6 Entries
Patty Wilson
November 6, 2022
He was a wonderful person who shared his vision for the constant quest for greater education! I learned a lot from him! Greatly missed!
Patty Wilson
November 28, 2017
Jennifer and Chris your dad was very special to me! A very special person! A very dedicated dentist who only wanted to be the best! And wanted you to be the best! I spent many years in his employ and am a better person because of him! I look forward to hearing from you regarding an informal service. My best to you both Patty
Bud and Danuta Anderson
November 15, 2017
Jennifer, we are so sorry about your Dad passing. We would like to attend a service, so please put us to your list. I,m Michaels mother.
November 13, 2017
We send our love to Jen and Chris. We enjoyed the time that you spent with us when you were little. Your Dad was a good friend and fun to work with. I will always remember the weekend that we planted trees in our front yard and the two of you named them Jen and Chris.
We have fond memorie,
Greg and Penny Dunnicliff
Sarah Solberg
November 12, 2017
David was not only our dentist, but a good friend for many years. He was an excellent dentist, and we enjoyed our friendship. Jerry helped out with Dave's rehabilitation after his car accident & I shared nursing school adventures with Patti. So many years ago. Sorry to hear of your lose - I know you have many wonderful memories to reflect back on.
Jeanne Mello
November 12, 2017
So many memories of working with Dr. Gifford, his skill as a dentist, his rapport with patients and his compassion for them as well as his drive for excellence was inspiring. His well developed sense of humor and love of telling jokes endeared him to his patients too.
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