Lee F. Gardner

Lee F. Gardner obituary, Crescent City, CA

Lee F. Gardner

Lee Gardner Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Redwood Memorial Chapel - Brookings on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Lee Gardner
October 4, 1935 - June 1, 2024
Lifetime pioneer of Harbor, OR & the eldest male tribal member of the Tolowa Deeni' Nation, Lee Gardner passed away on june 1, 2024 surrounded by family.
Lee is survived by his wife of 70 years, Laura Gardner, sons Fletcher (Helen) Gardner & Sterling (Dorothy) Gardner; daughter Nellie (Jerry) Fox, numerous Grandkids, Great-Grandkids, Great-Great-Grandkids and so very many friends.
Lee was a well known tree faller and logger. He loved to hunt and always had a hunting story to tell.
Lee will be missed.
There will be a Celebration of Lee's Life on July 4, 2024 at 2 pm at Gardner Ranch, followed by a potluck BBQ.
Redwood Memorial Chapel is assisting the family.
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