Ron and my Dad became good friends. Dad sold him milking equipment and Ron sold us 3 Badger unloading wagons and 3 silo unloaders. Some of the best equipment around in those days. When I would go to the Gifford dairy barn with him to install equipment, Jeff, Rodney and I would play until Dad needed a hand. We were about the same age. And I would help Ron install silo unloaders at our farm. He was fond of ‘never seize’ so the bolts wouldn’t rust from silage acid. I was thankful for that when we had to repair something. Still remember riding our snowmobiles from our place to Giffords on about the coldest night of the winter. After racing around the house and field a few times, it was hot chocolate and cookies before heading home. Good memories from long ago. Wish we could make the memorial service but plans have us at our sons in North Carolina that week for Thanksgiving. God bless you all. Jerry
I met Mr Gifford back when I played basketball for his daughter Val, both him & Mrs Gifford were wonderful people & will be dearly miss. My condolences to all the Gifford family
Thank you Brenda. I know they were always interested in supporting the students and teams in Prattsburgh! They so enjoyed getting to know people like yourself.
I was listening to the song Laurie posted on Facebook this morning. It reminds us, it is in God’s plan. So sorry for your loss. Your Dad was a great man. Bob & Irene VanDelinder.
Thank you Irene. Remember one of the times we were out for a ride and ran into you on the city pier. He loved that route and it was fun to catch a friendly face every now and then..
