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Douglas Gardner Obituary
Douglas "Doug" James Gardner, 88, of Elgin, passed away peacefully December 21, 2015. Doug was the beloved husband of Patsy, loving father of the late Douglas Gardner, Jr.; cherished stepfather of Sarah (John) Graff, Scott (Cindy) Roberts, Staci (Clyde) Bumgarner, and Sheri Roberts; proud step grandfather of 16; loving step great grandfather of 13; and fond uncle of lots of nieces and nephews. An Army veteran Doug served as a Private 1st Class in WWII from July 1945 until January 1947 and reenlisted to serve as a Sergeant in Korea from March 1951 until February 1954. He was a member of the South Elgin VFW Post 2327, and the Elgin American Legion Post 57. Doug retired from Eagle Food after 28 years of service in October 1986 and worked at the Elgin Police Department as a crossing guard after. Memorial visitation December 29, 10:00a.m. until the time of memorial service 11:30a.m. at Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 95 S. Gilbert Street (at State Street) South Elgin. Inurnment South Elgin Cemetery. Cremation took place privately at Countryside Crematory. In lieu of flowers donations to Community United Methodist Church 400 W. Spring Street, South Elgin, IL 60177 or Family Health Home Health Services 2171 Executive Drive, Suite 450 Addison, Illinois 60101 would be appreciated. For information (847)289-8054 or www.countrysidefuneralhomes.com
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Memories and Condolences
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Kathy Harley
December 28, 2015
Pat and family,
Doug will always be remembered for his kindness! Our deepest sympathy to all of you! Unfortunately, we are unable to be at the service, but please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers!
Love,
Kathy and Wendell Harley
The Roberts'
December 26, 2015
Rest in Peace Doug. Heaven gain a very kind man and you will never be forgotten. We will always remember everything you have done for the boys while they were growing up.
Thomas Olson
December 25, 2015
I had the pleasure to know Doug both personally as a friend of the family and later professionally as his supervisor when he was a Crossing Guard.
Doug took great care in his work and the responsibility of the children he assisted at his crossing. He brought a smile to many children's faces with his daily safety comments and holiday wishes.
One cold day, I recall observing him holding back traffic longer than normal so he could retrieve the untied shoe of a child walking alone in a hurry to cross the street. The student had the shoe come off in the middle of the street, and Doug safely escorted him to the curb, helped him put it back on and retie it, and sent him on his way home after a little safety talk about running into the street. You could tell he truly cared about the kids getting to/from school safely, and in turn that brought credit to the Elgin Police Department. He had a big heart and will be truly missed.
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10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory95 S. Gilbert St. (at Middle St), South Elgin, IL 60177
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29
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Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory95 S. Gilbert St. (at Middle St), South Elgin, IL 60177
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