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1950
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2011
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LONNIE GARDNER Obituary
He was born on April 11, 1950 in Burlington, Washington, the son of Floyd & Mary (Reece) Gardner. The family shortly after moved to Concrete where Lonnie was raised and attended school, graduating from Concrete High School with the class of 1968.
In January of 1970 he was drafted into the U.S. Army where he served his country during the Vietnam Conflict, for which he was awarded the Purple Heart.
After his discharge he returned to the Skagit Valley, making his home in Burlington from 1973 until 2000 when he then moved to Birdsview.
Lonnie worked as an equipment operator in the timber industry for many years through out the Skagit Valley.
He enjoyed hunting and fishing and had a passion for old cars. He enjoyed driving his '34 Ford Roadster, his '34 "Grey Ghost" and his '23 T-Bucket.
Lonnie is survived by several nieces and nephews and many friends around the Skagit Valley.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd & Mary; two brothers, Dale & Glen and a nephew, Greg Gardner.
A Memorial Service with Military Honors will be held on Saturday, February 12, 2011 at 3:00 PM at Lemley Chapel in Sedro-Woolley.
Lonnie requests that memorials be made to the Hamilton Cemetery for the purchase of a Veterans Memorial Plaque.
Inurnment will be at the Hamilton Cemetery at a later date.
Share memories of Lonnie and sign the online guest register at www.lemleychapel.com
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Memories and Condolences
for LONNIE GARDNER
Lisa
March 12, 2024
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Debbie Harris
February 26, 2011
Lonnie,I loved you my whole life.(well, since I was 14.)I enjoyed the time we had together;it just wasn't long enough.I didn't get moved "Home" soon enough. You know I kept all your letters from Viet Nam & I always will.We did have special time together when I came home.Plus our e-mails & phone calls will remain special,& our last time together.I think of you every day.I was sure I could turn you into a "cowboy", but I guess that will wait till I get to Heaven.I'll remember the "Good Ole Days" & the fun we had at Phinney Creek, Baker Lake & all those places in between,especially Lover's Lane!& Floyd & Mary's Ford Galaxie!Bogie will miss Rufus.You were my first Love & will always be forever the one who stole my Heart. May God Hold You In His Arms..Peace Be With You
I'll Love You Until We Meet Again...Debbie Harris
Betty Jo Hooper/Allen
February 14, 2011
Lonnie Gardner, was one of the most honest, sincere, and caring person's I've ever known. always willing to give a helping hand to anyone in need. pay it forward, was one of his favorite sayings.He had a great big heart, and was loved by many.
February 11, 2011
Our prayers are with Lonnie's family.Most of us were older than him but the feelings for the Gardner family are strong. The Allen family,Joyce,Jack,Rick,Kathy,& Ernie
Tammy Parks
February 11, 2011
Lonnie, ( MY SUGAR DAD ) I will always love you forever!! Our rides, Our times when we talk about life and times when SUNSHINE thought you had a new girl. Times we spent togather no one knows, Rufis and I had a Plan to have a pocket full, he is such a pocket dog!! I WILL LOVE YOU FOREVER!!! AND I WILL MISS OUR TALKS AND TIME!!!!!!!!!!!
Tammy Parks
February 11, 2011
Lonnie, ( my sugar dad ) I will miss and love you forever!!! You ment the world to me!! All our talks and rides in the cars, When sunshine thought you had a new girl, haha!!! I will so miss you
Mark Johnson
February 11, 2011
To Lonnie's family & friends:
I had the good fortune to work with Lonnie for several years in the 1980's when Lonnie worked for our family business (Mcbeath Glass). He was such a nice man, funny, sincere and hard working. I am sorry for your loss and sorry for our communities loss of such a nice man. Sincerely,
Cheri Ogle
February 10, 2011
My condolences go out to Lonnie's sister Cheri and her family.
February 9, 2011
To the family and friends of Lonnie,
My wife and I send our sympathy and condolences in the passing of Lonnie. I knew him when he was just a young boy growing up in Concrete. I didn't meet him again until many years later but he remembered me and we had a good time talking about things that happened in Concrete many years ago. I know he will be missed by everyone who knew him. Ron & Donna Regan
PAM ALDRIDGE
February 9, 2011
LONNIE WAS A GOOD GUY, WE ENJOYED OUR BANTER WITH HIM OVER WHO WON THE MOST TROPIES AT CAR SHOWS, HE ACCUSED US OF CHEATING BY HAVING MULITPLE DRIVERS! HE HAD A BIG HEART AND A GOOD SENSE OF HUMOR, WE WILL MISS HIM.SINCERLY FRIENDS JACKIE AND PAM ALDRIDGE.
February 9, 2011
To the family and good friends of Lonnie.
Lonnie was one of the best friends I ever had.I will miss him alot. He will never be forgotten. I wish I could be there for His service however I am in southern California. I will be thinking of You all. Jack and Linda Savage
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