GIFFORD, Charles Arthur 1948-2018

GIFFORD, FINNEGAN, SCOGGIN, GETZ

Posted By: K.L. Kittleson
Date: 7/13/2018 at 14:17:12

Charles “Charley” Arthur Gifford

Charles “Charley” Arthur Gifford was born in New Hampton, Iowa, on May 7, 1948, son of Charles and Doris (Finnegan) Gifford. He was raised in Hawkeye and attended school in West Union. After high school, Charley got involved selling cars eventually owning Gifford Chevrolet where you could call him on the “Duck Phone”. He was married to Sandy “#1” Scoggin in 1970 and they had one daughter, Sheila. The couple later divorced. Charley was also married to Phyllis Jeane Getz in 2002 and they later divorced. He lived in Texas for many years but returned to Waterloo to be closer to family. Charley enjoyed dirt track racing, classic cars, driving limousine, wheeling and dealing, and fishing.

Charley passed away at home on Monday, July 9, 2018, at the age of 70 years following a short illness. He was preceded in death by his parents; and 2 brothers, Greg and Marc Gifford. Charley is survived by his daughter, Sheila (Dan Schares) Gifford, of Waterloo; 1 brother, Geoff (Jean Grace) Gifford of Allison; 1 sister, Michele Hallberg of McGregor; 3 grandchildren: Kelcey (Travis) Gifford of Waterloo, Kayla (Jeremy) Zwanziger of Waterloo, and Carson Jordan of Waterloo; 2 step grandchildren Gracy Schares, and Lilly Schares; 2 great-grandchildren: Lexie Gifford, Landon Scott; and many beloved nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be directed to the family.

SOURCE: Parrott & Wood Chapel of Memories website