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Theodore Harbison Gardner, age 91, of Hyde Park died peacefully on November 28, 2012. Beloved husband of 60 years of Naomi Andrews Gardner. Loving father of Melinda A. Gardner, Theodore A. Gardner (Juliann), Whitten A. Gardner (Barbara) and grandfather of Laura D., Grace L., Elizabeth A., and Katherine F. Gardner. Born in Hillsboro, Oregon, Ted was a graduate of Oregon State University. He was a proud and decorated Navy veteran of World War II, serving on the U.S.S. Kalinin Bay. He was an active member of the U.S. Navy League, The Hornet Foundation and was a member of the Advisory Board of the Warbird Museum. Ted was a consummate community volunteer. He interviewed over 150 World War II veterans and recorded and videotaped their stories for the Cincinnati Public Library and for the U.S. Library of Congress. Ted was a 30 year member of the Cincinnati Rotary Club. He shared his vocal talents as a member of the Rotary Chorus, the Choir of the Church of the Redeemer and the Cincinnati May Festival Chorus, where he served as a Board Member. Ted was an historian, a lover of art and literature, and an avid sports enthusiast. A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, December 18 at 1:00 pm at the Church of the Redeemer, Hyde Park. A reception with the family will follow. If so desired, memorials may be directed to the Tri-State Warbird Museum, 4021 Borman Ave., Batavia, Ohio 45103
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Jeffrey Heinichen
December 17, 2012
Ted, you were like a "father" to a lot of the CCDS boys of the 60's and 70's, and the consummate story teller. God Blessed us with your presence and is most likely enjoying being regaled with your Naval stories as I write this. You will be sorely missed and you added so much to my life and the lives of many Cincinnatians. I will continue to remember you when I gaze at the many Stobart's and Ruthvan's that hang on my walls. Jeffrey
December 17, 2012
Sending our heartfelt prayer for Peace to All the Gardners.
With Love from All the Spelmans
Tony Gadaleta
December 6, 2012
Dear Gardner Family
We are deeply saddened by the news of Ted's passing. Ted was a true Gentleman, in the nicest sense of the word. It was a privilege to have known him.
Most sincerely,
Tony and Lisa Gadaleta
Gregory Rowe
December 5, 2012
Dear Gardner Family,
As members of the Church of the Redeemer and long time friends, we were so saddened to hear of Ted's passing and have missed Ted from our community so very much. His absence has pronounced the contributions and value that he added to everything he touched around us.
Ted gave us a deep, sympathetic consciousness and appreciation relative to the costly sacrifices being made every day by our troops. My consciousness relative to the costly sacrifices of our troops has been profoundly affected by being around Ted and how much he cared about the fate of our Armed Forces.
Thanks to his gracious disposition, whenever I saw Ted, he always made me feel well met and kindly considered. His ability to help others feel good about themselves, be it acquaintances or deep friends, has been such a wonderful gift to us.
Ted's passing is a great loss for all of us and he is very missed.
Please receive our most sincere condolences and regrets.
With Best Regards and Wishes,
Greg & Emily Rowe
Maria Mauntel
December 3, 2012
Dearest Naomi, Melinda, Teddy & Whit,
Your father was such a wonderful man and I'm so sorry to hear of his passing. His zest for life was quite contagious!
Much love, Maria
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