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Eric Gardner Obituary
April 5, 1965 - April 28, 2025
Eric Wright Gardner was born April 5, 1965, in Tucson, Arizona, and died April 28, 2025, in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Any charitable donations may be made to the Rapid City Arts Council, 713 Seventh Street, Rapid City, SD 57701.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at Kirk Funeral Home in Rapid City. Private family memorial service will be held.
A full obituary can be found at www.kirkfuneralhome.com.
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David Bonham
July 8, 2025
Eric and I went to school together from 5th until 12th grade. He was always nice and easy to be around. And he had a good sense of humor. Nothing but good memories of him. My best to his family. David Bonham, Pensacola, FL
Jim Stouffer
May 19, 2025
Eric was one of my campers at Camp Carter when I was a counselor in 1976. He was shy and a little anxious until he found out that I had gone to Country Day. He quickly made friends with the other boys in the cabin and had a great time. I don´t remember very many campers at this point, but I´ll always remember Eric for the way he opened up and enjoyed the Camp Carter experience. Peace to his parents.
Debora Becker
May 17, 2025
U will be truly missed! Rest in peace Eric!
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