Argyle Olin Gifford was born on May 24, 1929 in Marion County, Iowa and passed away on September 5, 2013 in San Diego, California at the age of 84. Argyle was 15 years old when he made his choice to follow Jesus, a vow he kept for the rest of his life. Argyle graduated from High School in 1946, then farmed on his folks’ property until he was drafted into the Army in 1955. He served two years as a medic and then was honorably discharged and began college at Iowa State University. HE graduated four years later with a degree in Electronic Engineering. Argyle worked the next 35 years in the Aerospace Industry in Seattle, Boston and San Diego. While working in Boston he met Bertha Smith, who he married in 1967. Argyle was a devoted husband, father and grandfather, respected by many for his steady, gentle spirit. He was preceded in death by his father Olin Gifford and his mother Avis Gifford. Among those who mourn his loss are sister Marilyn miller, his wife Bertha Gifford, his son Kevin Gifford, two daughters Cheryl (and Rich) Morris and Melanie (and Mat) Huff, and four grandchildren: Zacchary Morris, Madeline Morris, Sierra Huff and Amber Huff.
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