1934
Milton
2017
Milton Earl Sifford
December 8, 1934 — November 7, 2017
MILTON EARL SIFFORD
December 8, 1934 - November 7, 2017
Milton Earl Sifford, 82, of Farmington passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2017 surrounded by family at his home in Farmington. He was born December 8, 1934 in McAllen, Texas the son of Willis and Wilma Sifford.
Milton spent much of his youth in nearby Chama. After graduating from Chama High School he spent 4 years in the Navy. After completion of his naval service he returned to Chama where he met his wife, Bessie Gonzales. They started a family and moved to Farmington. He supported his family working as a Union Construction electrician. Milton held a private pilot's license and flying was a favorite hobby which he truly enjoyed. He loved adventure and soon took his family to Anchorage, Alaska, where they lived for 7 years. Transportation in Alaska was primarily by air or water. Much to his delight he found himself in a pilot's paradise. He was able to fly his own plane to many villages and remote work sites scattered throughout Alaska. In addition, Milton was a highly skilled mechanic. He took pride in working on his airplanes and family vehicles always keeping them in top working condition.
Milton loved learning and was a lifelong student of many subjects. His true passion was studying the Bible and he truly enjoyed sharing the Gospel with everyone he met.
Milton was dearly loved by many and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
He dearly loved his family and friends that include Jerry Moore, Dennis Elliott, George Zumwalt, Mac McKinney, the Gonzales families, the Atencio families, and the Velasquez family.
Milton was preceded in death by his parents Willis and Wilma Sifford and a sister Darlene Johnson.
He leaves behind his wife Bessie, sons Jason (Debbie), Shawn (Julie), Kevin, Jonathon (Tia); brother Glen Carter; sister Helen Williams; grandchildren Shandi, Bethany, Austin, ShaiAnne and Eliza and many dear friends.
Cremation has taken place and memorial services for Milton are Saturday, November 11th at 3:00 p.m. at Copper Ridge Church, 805 Saguaro Trail in Farmington officiated by Rachel Corley.
Milton's services are entrusted to Brewer, Lee and Larkin Funeral Home, 103 East Ute St. Farmington, (505) 325-8688.
December 8, 1934 - November 7, 2017
Milton Earl Sifford, 82, of Farmington passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2017 surrounded by family at his home in Farmington. He was born December 8, 1934 in McAllen, Texas the son of Willis and Wilma Sifford.
Milton spent much of his youth in nearby Chama. After graduating from Chama High School he spent 4 years in the Navy. After completion of his naval service he returned to Chama where he met his wife, Bessie Gonzales. They started a family and moved to Farmington. He supported his family working as a Union Construction electrician. Milton held a private pilot's license and flying was a favorite hobby which he truly enjoyed. He loved adventure and soon took his family to Anchorage, Alaska, where they lived for 7 years. Transportation in Alaska was primarily by air or water. Much to his delight he found himself in a pilot's paradise. He was able to fly his own plane to many villages and remote work sites scattered throughout Alaska. In addition, Milton was a highly skilled mechanic. He took pride in working on his airplanes and family vehicles always keeping them in top working condition.
Milton loved learning and was a lifelong student of many subjects. His true passion was studying the Bible and he truly enjoyed sharing the Gospel with everyone he met.
Milton was dearly loved by many and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
He dearly loved his family and friends that include Jerry Moore, Dennis Elliott, George Zumwalt, Mac McKinney, the Gonzales families, the Atencio families, and the Velasquez family.
Milton was preceded in death by his parents Willis and Wilma Sifford and a sister Darlene Johnson.
He leaves behind his wife Bessie, sons Jason (Debbie), Shawn (Julie), Kevin, Jonathon (Tia); brother Glen Carter; sister Helen Williams; grandchildren Shandi, Bethany, Austin, ShaiAnne and Eliza and many dear friends.
Cremation has taken place and memorial services for Milton are Saturday, November 11th at 3:00 p.m. at Copper Ridge Church, 805 Saguaro Trail in Farmington officiated by Rachel Corley.
Milton's services are entrusted to Brewer, Lee and Larkin Funeral Home, 103 East Ute St. Farmington, (505) 325-8688.
Service Details
Saturday, November 11th, 2017 3:00pm, Copper Ridge Church
Interment Details
Farmington Crematory
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