Gifford Shanstrom

Gifford L. Shanstrom, 81, a resident of Fairfield, passed away Thursday, September 18, 2025 at Jefferson County Health Center in Fairfield.

A service to celebrate his life will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to the family and sent to 307 S. 29th St. Unit B, Fairfield, Iowa 52556. Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield is assisting the family.

Gifford was born March 22, 1944 in Abingdon, Iowa, the son of Richard and Mary (Crawford) Shanstrom.

Gifford worked for Rockwell International in Fairfield and the Iowa Army Ammunition Plant in Middletown. He enjoyed mushroom hunting, golfing, and watching NASCAR.

Those left to honor his memory include his lifetime partner, Donna Miles of Fairfield; daughters, Tara Dyer of Tennessee and Kimberly Huinker of Marion, Iowa; grandson, Noah Dyer; brother, Gayle (Kathy) Shanstrom of Cedar Rapids; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Gary Shanstrom; sister, Shirley Diamond; nephew, Brian Shanstrom; and great-niece, Barbie Shanstrom.