David Pierpont Gardner

Along with David Gardner and his family, my late husband Don MacCarter and I were also among the 'original Islanders'... a south shore neighbor of Dave's along Wild Horse Island. We always admired the superlative human being that Dave truly was... in so many ways.

Sheila, I am so sorry. Please reach out when you are able. Kathy Greene Hui

I remember the first time I met David I believe it was at a baseball game. He was sitting so proper with a gentle smile as he watched the game for Matthew and my son Greg. I was so intimated by his accomplishments but soon realized he was just simply the nicest, kindest non judgemental man with a funny sense of humor. I was so happy my dear friend Sheila found someone with so much to give as she did. Blessed to have had such a great mentor for my son in his youth as he spent time with the...

I grew up in Berkeley Wdard in Berkeley, CA. We were always impressed with him and his family. We were impressed with his becoming President of University of Utah, and appreciate more information about him in the obituary. Condolences to his whole family. Love from Jean and Bob Wilson

One day, on a walk to probably something important on the U of U campus, Dr. Gardner stopped to ask me about the bike rack on my car. He then asked me how I was enjoying my time as a University professor and told me to come by his office if I ever needed anything. When he said goodbye and continued on his way, I was left a little overwhelmed that a University President would take time and a personal interest in me. As we shared the next few years on campus, I always felt that he had my...

I did not know President Gardner personally, but I know of his stellar reputation and his remarkable lineage. His great grandfather was Robert Gardner, Jr., a Scottish immigrant to Canada, convert to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, immigrant again to USA, eventually to St. George where he became bishop and mayor and where his house still stands. Robert lamented that he had only 3 weeks of formal education, and embarrassed by this, in meetings he always tended to take a seat...

Without question, one of the finest President of any University, and my most favorite President and friend. We were most fortunate to have him in our lives. We shall miss him. FLIGHTS OF ANGELS SING THEE TO THY REST.Thank you for your enormous contribution to our University and to my life.

My condolences to the family of Dr. Gardner who was instrumental in the advanced education of my late husband, Paul E. Ash during his tenure at UCB. Dr. Gardner shall always be remembered with the utmost admiration z as bd respect.