Michelle N. "Misha" Gardner

Although our friendship did not exceed outside school, I remember Michelle very well. I did not, however, remember that she wrote something wonderful in my Shanahan yearbook many years back, which I haven't read until tonight. Michelle will forever remain in my heart and will be missed.

i met michelle only once but she made a lasting impression. so beautiful, so vibrant, so caring. Bonnie, you are in my heart and prayers. I only heard about Michelle's passing today.

"it will take our breath away to see the beauty that's been made out of the ashes"
In gratitude & love I write this... gratitude for what you are doing even now in my daughter's life & love for who you are~ a beautiful angel I pray for peace & healing for your family~

dearest michelle, i had the brief pleasure of being your roomie.. we share the same common bond. you truly were put in my life for a reason and i am so grateful for that. you give me strength and hope. i'll never forget how sweet and beautiful you are. and your wonderful mother is an angel! you both have helped me on my path to recovery~ love love love and nothing but :)

Hey Baby Girl - my heart cries for all the people that are hurting from the disease of addiction, the desperation and hopelessness that it carries. I am blessed that you are with me and that your Spirit speaks through me when I have the opportunity to reach out and share with others. God does use all things for His purpose and plan if we only let Him. I love you and miss you every day... TLA "Momma/Mommy"

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

I had the pleasure of meeting Michelle only a couple times and saw how brilliant and beautiful she was, but I feel like a knew her through her mothers love. Her spirit lives on through her family, and I continue to keep you all in my prayers.

God Bless you Michelle.

I only meet Michelle for a short time but we were friends and I will miss her and keep her family in my prayers

I was Michelle's Creative Writing teacher, among other courses, at OASIS. She was a brilliant young woman with an inner spark that reached out and touched and changed all those with whom she came in contact. Sadly, the world is diminished by her passing, as we will no longer have the chance to see her beautiful light.

My prayers go out to Michelle's family and friends. I had the pleasure of having a semester of A Psychology course together at DELCO with Michelle. Although short, I did get to see her very sweet and warm-hearted personality.You are in ny prayers.
__ Samantha McDowell

Bonnie, Rob and Robbie, our hearts and prayers go out to you all at this moment of untimely loss. May the Lord's arms hold you tight. Jeanne and Briyn Gardner

Robert, Bonnie, Robbie and family - we are heartbroken and can only imagine your grief. Michelle was so loved by us and brought such joy. The world has lost some light. I wish you peace and time to heal.

My dearest friend, Bonnie, as you know I suddenly lost my only son, Dominic who was 20 years old on Sunday morning just two days before Michelle’s passing. I’d like to share a story with you and others that will hopefully give some peace with Michelle’s passing. While seeing you Wednesday night, we spoke of our children playing together when they were younger and hopefully being together again. At 2:10a.m. while standing outside due to the fact that I couldn’t sleep, I saw two deer which has never occurred before in my residential area. One of the deer was playing in the street and was almost hit by a passing car, while the other was on a front lawn. The deer in the street stood still facing me as our eyes met approximately 50 feet away. Surprisingly it didn’t run away like most deer do. After about 10-15 seconds I realized that this was the sign that I was asking for since he son had a love of animals. I felt at peace knowing that Dominic was in a better place. Once I realized this sign, the deer met up with the other and they ran together down the middle of the street out of distance into the night. I then realized that the other deer represented Michelle and that our children were together again. I never believed in signs before but the feeling I felt that night was simply overwhelming and at that moment I had a feeling of inner peace come over me. I hope this helps you and others during this very emotional time.

Michelle, such a beautiful young woman. You were a gift in our lives and now in the hands of God. We will miss you.

Michelle, you are a beautiful person, both outside and in. Your compassion for those around you has been a source of strength for all of us who have been lucky enough to know you. We will remember you and your wonderful family in our prayers. Your gentle spirit will be missed. I know that God will hold you in his loving arms.

To Michelle's family, I was one of her teachers at Oasis and all of us there thought that Michelle was a wonderful young lady.It was a pleasure to have her in class and she had many friends there.My condolences for your loss, Sincerely, Art Adams