Elbert W. "Al" Gardner

I miss him. He was such an incredible mentor to me especially as I started the Journey Youth Leadership program. Some days, I wish I could call like I used to in order to “run something by” him foe his thoughts and insights. He never pushed his ideas as right or what I would have to do, just wise counsel. Always wise counsel! He saw his added years as a gift from Heavenly Father and sought only to serve with those “added years” and that’s exactly the type of person I want to be. I’ve got a...

Robin, Kelli, and Mrs. Gardner, I know this is late but we just learned today of Mr. Gardner's passing. On behalf of my father Lorenzo, my brothers, sister, and I, we send our heartfelt condolences . May you find strength and comfort in your loving memories and may Mr. Gardner rest in peace.

I loved working with Al on his donations to BYU...so pleasant and comfortable to talk to. I look forward to being his friend as we all transfer to the next life.

Just learned of Al's passing thru the Colorado Air National Guard. Flew with Al in F-100's in Colorado and Vietnam. Excellent aviator and a fine gentleman. God speed Al.

As a child growing up in Lund, my memory of Elbert was and always will be, his low flying "fly bys" (I'd guess you call it) as he came roaring just above Lund's tree tops on special occasions. We all knew Elbert was in the cockpit. Such a fun memory as jets were so rare in those days as Elbert was such a rare and fascinating man and cousin to all the Gardners and Carters in Lund. Condolences to his family and friends.

I have been thinking of cousin Elbert, as we knew him during our growing up years in Lund.
The first memories I have of him, is when he would come to the store with Elaine Hendrix, his steady girl friend. They would sit on the counters and laugh, drink pop and swing their legs. Another memory I have is when he rode his big black hours right up the steps and into the store. Who knows what this was all about?
We loved it when the college kids would come home for the FFA Carnival at...

Jean and I express our best wishes to Kathleen and family. We admire Al for his hard work, generosity and leadership and know he will be greatly missed by those whose lives he has blessed.

Mark and Jean Whitney
Highland, Utah

It is an honor and a privilege to know Al Gardner, truly a man for all seasons.

We just learned of the death of Al Gardner. Al was one of the finest Christian men we have ever known. He possessed the steady eye of a fighter pilot, the calloused hands of a man who knew and loved the earth and a generous heart that was bigger than the great outdoors. He loved all of God's children. Al had an eye for beauty and he won the love of an angel, Kathleen Dewitt. We cherish their association and memory. Kathleen, Robin and Kelli, we share your family's loss, but we will always...