Daniel was a lifelong Geauga area resident. He was an electrician for the past 15 years for RJ Martin Electric.He served in the US Marine Corps.Mr. Gifford enjoyed fishing, camping, cooking, riding his motorcycle, and helping his family any way he could. His greatest love was spending time with his family.Suvivors include his Wife: Barbara (nee:Sandor) Gifford of Rome, OH, whom he married on March 7, 1991 in Chardon; Daughter: Amanda Gifford of North Carolina; Son: Daniel Gifford, Jr. of North Carolina;Mother: Patricia (nee:Miller) (Les) Craig in Chardon.2 Step-daughters: Wendy Jenkins of Willoughby and Kate Loucks of Rome; 3 Step-sons: Rick Jones of Willoughby, Matthew (DeeDee) Jones of Middlefield, and Steve (April) Loucks of Huntsburg3 Sisters: Sharon (Bill) Keller of Leroy, Pam (Richard) Stanley of Kansas City, MO, Chris (Ned) McDonald of Chardon2 Brothers: Jeff (Alisha) Gifford of Chardon and Roger (Nicole) Gifford of Madison1 Step-Sister: Linda Craig of Charlotte, NC and 2 Step-Brothers: David (Lisa) Craig of Chardon and Russ Craig of Chagrin Falls12 grandchildrenMany nieces and nephewsHis father: Sherman Gifford and a son: Jacob Gifford, preceded him in death.