Delemar D. Gifford,89, of Wentzville, MO, passed away on May 29, 2023 at Evelyn's House (Hospice Facility) in Creve Coeur, MO. He was born on June 30, 1933 in Springdale, Utah to Othell and Margie (Johnson) Gifford. Delemar served as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ Spanish speaking Southern California. He was awarded an Arts Scholarship at Utah State University in Logan, Utah. Delemar then enlisted in the U.S. Army , serving his country from 1956- 1958 and was honorably discharged. While in the U.S. Army, he met the love of his life, Norma (Munoz) in El Paso, Texas. They were later married on May 9, 1959 at St. George Temple in St. George, Utah. To this union were born four children; Carol, Alan, Cynthia and Michael. Delemar and Norma raised their family in Las Vegas, Nevada. Delemar was employed as a skilled carpenter and was a member of Local IBEW. Some of his hobbies included; singing, gardening, fly fishing and following his favorite BYU sports teams. He helped to establish the first Spanish speaking LDS branch in Las Vegas, NV. Delemar loved to travel all over the world from Europe, Africa, Central America and the US from Hawaii to Alaska.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 54 years, Norma Gifford of Wentzville, MO, children; Carol Bisoni, Alan (Nancy) Gifford, Cynthia (Dale) McAffee and Michael Gifford, grandchildren; Brian Bisoni, Christine Bradshaw, Stephanie Bisoni, Nathan Gifford, Hannah Gifford, Nina McAffee, great-grandchildren; Mason Bisoni, Maya Bradshaw, Liam Bisoni, Sienna Bradshaw, Xander Bradshaw, Nixon Bradshaw, Alejandra Gifford and Laney Bisoni.

Delemar was preceded in death by his parents and siblings.

Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, June 4, 2023, 10 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints- Lake St. Louis, MO 1401 S. Henke Road Lake St. Louis, MO 63367

Private Burial- Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery St. Louis, MO

Memorials- Evelyn's House (Hospice Facility) c/o the funeral home
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