BEDFORD Manford “Bud” Rife, 64, 2905 Washington Avenue, Bedford, passed away at 9:59 p.m. Friday, October 17, 2008, at Dunn Memorial Hospital in Bedford.
Born February 17, 1944, in Rochester, he was the son of Lloyd and Dolly (Kingery) Rife. He married Ellen Louise Draper April 3, 1971.
He was a funeral director and a member of Woodville Baptist Church.
Surviving: wife,
Ellen L. Rife, Bedford
sons,
Mark Charles Rife and wife, Samantha, Orleans
Michael Alan Rife, Orleans
daughter,
Kristina Louise Beyers and husband, Nicholas, Mitchell
sister,
Carole Rife, Kewanna
brother,
Jerry Rife, Kewanna
7 grandchildren
His parents and sister, Janet Loveless, preceded him in death.
A memorial service will be at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, October 26, at Woodville Baptist Church, Mitchell. The family will receive friends following the service.
Memorial Gifts:
Indiana Foster Care and Adoption Agency, Indianapolis
Baptist Children’s Home, Valparaiso
Ronald McDonald House, Riley Hospital
Pregnancy Care Center