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Paiton Gardner Obituary
Paiton Elizabeth Gardner, 19, passed away unexpectedly in her sleep on Saturday, August 19, 2017 in Salt Lake City, Utah. A public viewing will be held on Friday, August 25, 2017 at Strode Funeral Home from 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Her funeral service will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at the corner of Western and 26th in Stillwater, OK. on Saturday, August 26 at 2:00 p.m., with an additional, brief viewing from 1:00-1:45p.m. Interment will follow at Fairlawn Cemetery in Stillwater, OK.
Paiton was born on January 2, 1998 to Brandt and Mary Gardner in Provo, Utah.
Paiton attended Stillwater Schools. She played soccer for the Stillwater High School girls' soccer team and studied cosmetology at Meridian Technology Center. She was currently a student at the University of Utah and a member of the Chi Omega sorority. Paiton was a loyal daughter and friend, always free with love and forgiveness for others. She was concerned with anyone who was left out, less fortunate, or in distress and spent her senior year of high school volunteering with special needs children. She works as a phlebotomist at the University of Utah hospital and was amazed by the human body.
Paiton loved to make things beautiful and could be counted on to make everyone around her feel special and treasured. She loved children and was a favorite babysitter to dozens. She was happiest when she was surrounded by people she loved and when she was giving service to others. Paiton is so very loved and will be tremendously missed. She is gone much earlier than we would like, but her family knows she is in the arms of our Savior and loved ones gone before.
She is survived by her parents, Brandt and Mary Gardner, her sister Bethany (Shaw) and brother in law Dallin, her younger brothers, Tanner and Jackson Gardner, all of Stillwater, OK, her grandparents, Wayne and Dianna Bingman of Independence, MO; Duane and Julie Gardner of St. George, UT, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins, along with hundreds, if not thousands, of friends.
Condolences may be emailed to the family and an online obituary may be viewed by visiting www.strodefh.com.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Wings of Hope in Stillwater, OK.
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Chuck Edgington
August 27, 2017
We were blessed to attend the beautiful memorial service yesterday. We admire the strength and faithfulness of the Gardner family and add our prayers to those of others for their healing and continued strength during this very difficult trial. With love,Chuck and Maria Edgington and family
Kelly Roberts
August 26, 2017
Brandt and Mary: As your friend, I'm feeling shock. I can't imagine the feelings you are experiencing right now. May your faith and family sustain you during this bizarre and unexpected time in your lives. I love you guys, and am holding you up in prayer daily. Peace to you and yours, Kelly
Dr. Tammy Henderson
August 26, 2017
Dr. Gardner, there are no words just prayers of comfort, support, and agape love for you and your family. May your memories bring you comfort. When the music stops, God will whispers hymns of love, courage, and hope- peace like a river. For He is the Alpha and Omega. With my deepest condolences, Dr. Tammy Henderson
Stephanie Clason
August 24, 2017
Oh Mary, I am so heartbroken for you and your family. I didn't really know Paiton, but Mary is such a gentle soul and I'm sure that Paiton takes after her. I am praying for you and hoping that you can find peace know h that she is in our Lord's arms!
August 24, 2017
Condolences.
Deborah Norris
August 23, 2017
Brandt and family,
Please know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers at this unexpected moment in life.
Your former colleague,
Deb Norris
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