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Kenneth Gardner Obituary
Kenneth Victor Gardner of Tarpon Springs, FL passed away on July 16, 2016. He was 88. He is remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend. He is survived by his wife of 69 years Betty Jane Gardner and his six children, Jane Gardner (Richard) Allman, Ft. Collins, CO, Kendra (Jim) Gebhart, Brentwood, TN, Kenneth (Vonnie Cochrane) Gardner II, Ithaca, NY, Bette (Randy) Swift, Fernandina Beach FL, John Gardner, Brentwood, TN and Barth (Tammy) Gardner, Trumansburg, NY. Born in York, Pa, He attended Gettysburg College, Gettysburg, PA and Cornell University, Ithaca, NY and was a veteran of WWII. After a long career in public service and academia, he retired from Cornell University and spent his retirement years in Tarpon Springs, FL. The family will hold a private service at a later date. In lieu of flowers the family asks that you donate to Suncoast Hospice, Palm Harbor, FL, in his honor, or to another hospice of your choosing.
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Twin Tiers Honor Flight
August 1, 2016
On behalf of the Board of Directors of Twin Tiers Honor Flight, please accept our condolences on the passing of Mr. Gardner. We were unable to take him to D.C. on one of our honor flights, but we would be happy to perform a Flags of Our Heroes ceremony for him on a future mission, to thank him for his service to America. Peace and comfort to his family and friends.
David Long
August 1, 2016
To the Gardner Family. My condolences for the loss of Ken senior. I remember him through the appraisal business and some of the great parties we used to have. You will be in my thoughts and prayers thru this difficult time.
Mary Pell Bidwell
July 28, 2016
The Grunder and Bidwell families are all sending our condolences and prayers to the entire family. Cherish all the wonderful memories you have shared throughout the years.
Sue
July 28, 2016
He will be in your heart forever and in God's hands even longer.
My condolences on your loss, Jane and family.
Sue Lee
Marylyn Lane
July 28, 2016
I never had the opportunity to meet your dad but I knew him because of our talks about family. He was a kind, loving father and I know how close you were to him and his thoughts. Such a sudden loss for you!
This came to me this morning from a poem I had written about death -"death is just a doorway ,
A simple change of view. We let go of our fear,
And faith walks us through"
May peace come to you and may your great memories give you comfort
Clara Covert
July 28, 2016
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