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Kaye Gardner Obituary
A graduate of Susquenita High School, West Chester State College and Shippensburg State College, Kaye was a health and physical education teacher at Warrior Run High School and Susquenita High School. She was also a girls' basketball coach at Susquenita High School.
Kaye's last position was as an income maintenance case worker for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare in the New Bloomfield office.
She was a member of Roseglen United Methodist Church, where she was a youth fellowship leader, a trustee and a Sunday school teacher for 25 years. Kaye enjoyed spending time with her family, cooking and doing artistic crafts.
Surviving are her husband, Donald C. Gardner; two daughters, Leigh L. Walter of Duncannon and Britt M. (and her husband, Michael) Brandt of Duncannon; her mother, Alma E. Finkenbinder of Carlisle; two brothers, Paul L. Finkenbinder of Duncannon and Roland A. Finkenbinder of Duncannon; two grandchildren, Zachary Brandt and Addison Brandt.
She was preceded in death by her father, Albert L. Finkenbinder, and a sister, Mary Jane Owen.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Dellville United Methodist Church with the Rev. Heather Baker-McAllister officiating. Burial will be in Union Cemetery, Duncannon. Visitation will be from 9:30-11 a.m. Saturday in the church.
Arrangements are being handled by Ronald C.L. Smith Funeral Home, Duncannon.
Memorial contributions can be made to Roseglen United Methodist Church, 722 New Bloomfield Road, Duncannon, PA 17020.
Memories and Condolences
for Kaye Gardner
Wayne and Janet (Murphy) Howell
November 20, 2007
To Don, Leigh, Britt, and extended family:
We were extremely saddened when we heard of Kaye's passing. But the glorious trip to the 'other side' is what makes this grief bearable. Being Kaye's cousin, we saw each other often in our younger years and I have many fond memories of spending time at her home visiting not only Grandma and Grandpa Reed, but the Finkenbinder family as well. The entire Murphy, Baum, Rice and Howell families extend our deepest sympathy to all of you. Love and Hugs.
Mike and Bonnie Kreiger
November 20, 2007
Our deepest sympathy goes out to the Gardner and Finkenbinder families. As much as everyone will truly miss Kaye she is now in Heaven where she will no longer have any pain. She will be with us in our sweet memories and in our hearts and I truly believe you, as her family, will feel her presence in many different ways. She was a wonderful cousin and I will never forget her laugh and the talks we would have at different family functions. Our love, thoughts and prayers go out to each and every one of you at this time and in the days ahead.
Stephanie Jones
November 16, 2007
I first met Kaye in 2000 when I at the Assistance office in New Bloomfield. She was a life saver. She helped me get the job that I've had now for 7 years and I can't thank her enough. I don't think I could have done it without her passion and committment to helping others. I will never forget her and I'm so sorry to her family for their loss.
Love, The Horting Family
November 16, 2007
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Kaye and everyone who knew and loved her. I met her when I began going to RUMC. Over the months that I attended RUMC I got to know Kaye and Don. My husband and I would often say that it was such a pleasure to talk with them both because they were both so kind. It is a loss for all who are left behind to try to live each day without her but her passing is a gift to those who are there to greet her in heaven!
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DORIS MILLER AND DAUGHTERS
November 16, 2007
THE GARDNER FAMILY
OUR PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU. MAY GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOU ALL.
Juliet Hajec
November 15, 2007
Dear Don, Leigh, & Britt:
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family at this very sad time.
I so recall the visits at the "compound." Filling in the driveway (not sure if that was a fun trip or not) & chatting with you all. Of course, our trip to the "Bear Company" barn...I had no idea that one could be that many bears in one place other than on the "compound."
I know how close you all are and what a wonderful family that Kaye has left behind. She is smiling down upon you all with great joy.
God bless you all during these next few days and months to come.
With deepest heart filled sadness and love~
Juliet Hajec
aka Kama
Joanne L. Maguire
November 15, 2007
My thoughts and prayers go out to all the family may you take comfort in all the memories of a fine lady.
LOIS HOAK
November 15, 2007
Donnie, Leigh, Britt and family,
I was sadden to hear of your loss. I will pray that God will lift you all up at this time and give you the strength and comfort to face the days ahead.
Joyce Brown
November 15, 2007
Kaye was a wonderful person who always had a smile on her face. I count myself privileged to have worked with Kaye during my time in Pennsylvannia at the Perry County Assistance Office. Kaye could always be counted on when the chips were down. I will always have wonderful memories of Kaye and she will be missed by many! I hope that God will grant you comfort and peace in your time of sorrow.
Sharon Boyer
November 15, 2007
I have such fond memories of Kaye. She was my second cousin so I remember seeing her when we would visit Great Grandpa and Grandma Reed. Later on she was my gym teacher and she had such patience with us teenage girls who didn't want to cooperate with her in class. At that age we didn't want to get our hair messed up or break a nail so doing things physical wasn't a priority. But she had a way of making us want to please her so it wasn't long until she had us doing exactly what we needed to be doing.
Once we had a gym assembly and there were five of us that she had dressed up in ridiculously funny constumes to perform a welcome skit. Each of us represented one of the letters of the word HELLO and the plan was for us to dance around to some music and the person with the first hidden letter would then go to the end of the auditorium and drop their "H" down out of their costume and then the second letter would do the same with their "E" and so on until the word HELLO was complete. You couldn't see our faces and I had the dubious honor of being the "O". In practice Kaye told me once the H E L and L were in place I should not be long in getting in place as the word HELL would be clearly spelled. Well, I am always one to follow the rules but that day I don't know what got into me. My face was hidden, I had on the most wonderful hat - it was a huge red polka dotted thing that flopped around when I was dancing and I was giggling like crazy as I ran around that gym waiting for the full effect of my delay to take. By the time I ran to my position and dropped my "O" the place was loud with laughter and I, who would never have done such a thing if they could see my face, will always remember that as one of the best times ever. About two years ago I was talking with Kaye and I mentioned that hat and she told me she still had it and we both laughed together at the memory.
I grieve with each one of you at Kaye's passing. She was a beautiful person with a beautiful smile and a warm personality and I will always remember her kindness. Each of you are in my thoughts and I pray God gives you the strength you need daily and the peace you need always.
Love, Sharon
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