Condolence From: Donal Kevin Gordon, MD
Condolence: It is hard to believe that a year has already passed since my friend Howard himself passed. He was a good man, whose company I so enjoyed. My thoughts go out to his family. Donal
Sunday November 11, 2012
Condolence From: Wendy smith
Condolence: I know the first anniversary is so hard. He definetly lives on thru all of you guys. Sending love oxox love Wendy
Monday November 05, 2012
Condolence From: Tom Fuller
Condolence: Hi you guys. You know how I fell about your Dad. Definitely one of my favorite people. The anecdote that first came to mind was the time he was doing guard duty as a young policeman. It was the middle of the night and President Truman, who was a severe insomniac, invited your Dad in to his hotel room to talk. What a special time that must have been.
All the best,
Tom Fuller
Monday November 05, 2012
Condolence From: Paul Meyers
Condolence: I recently heard of Howard's passing and was saddened by it. Howard or as I'll always remember him "Capt" always had time for a younger officer, and in trying times always offered words of encouragement. This was a great man, and his passing a loss to many.
Tuesday November 22, 2011
Condolence From: David & Debbie Hays - Mexico, MO
Condolence: Our deepest sympathy to all members of the Gardner family. We are long time members of the B&W Club and have known Howard for years. He was always a highlight at convention with his jokes and good natured kidding during the auctions. We have missed him at recent conventions and will miss him even more as he has left us for the B&W collectors club in heaven where he will rejoin his loving wife. David & Debbie Hays - Mexico, MO
Saturday November 19, 2011
Condolence From: Nicoleta Nica, RN
Condolence: My sincere sympathy to Linda, Nancy and Glenn. You have been such great children and I will have you in my prayers. I will miss Howard and think of you often.
Friday November 18, 2011
Condolence From: Debbie Mrkvicka
Condolence: I was so saddened to learn of my Uncle Howard's passing. What a special man - and I can only begin to understand just how much each of you will miss him.
I still can hear his wonderful laugh. It was always so special to spend time with both Aunt Janet and Uncle Howard. . .and they continue to hold a very special place in my heart. Now they are once together again in heaven!
You are all in my prayers at this difficult time. I truly know that all the tremendous memories of him will help as the days and weeks move forward - in this new life without him. He was an inspiration to so many people and it was a joy to have known him. I am honored that he let me call him Uncle! God bless you all.
Debbie (Gallagher) Mrkvicka
Thursday November 17, 2011
Condolence From: Gloria Hintz
Condolence: My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. What a great man Howard was. My husband Bill Hintz and Howard served together on the police force and were good friends for many years.
Thursday November 17, 2011
Condolence From: Linda McDade Larsen
Condolence: Loving prayers to your family on the loss of a wonderful person. My husband and I thank all of you for sharing him with us all these years.
Wednesday November 16, 2011
Condolence From: Cindy McMillen
Condolence: Linda, I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. I really enjoyed working with him when I was at the Police Department. Working our weekend shifts, he made it a fun time! He will be greatly missed. My thoughts & prayers go out to you and your family. May God Bless.
Wednesday November 16, 2011
Condolence From: Dr. Donal Kevin Gordon
Condolence: I only yesterday learned of Howard's passing. It was my privilege to care for Howard at wound clinic, to share his company, to laugh with him and at his jokes. I've lost a friend, someone I very much cared for,whose visits I looked forward to. My thoughts and prayers are with all of his family.
Wednesday November 16, 2011
Condolence From: LeRoy and Judy Swore
Condolence: Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you during this difficult time. We just needed all of you to know your dad and grandpa will be missed dearly by long time neighbors. Judy and I will miss seeing Howard come and go in his liitle red truck as he always did with a wave or nod. Stay strong and hold your memories close to your hearts. Take care.
LeRoy and Judy
Wednesday November 16, 2011
Condolence From: Cathy and Tom Fuller
Condolence: We enjoyed living next door to Howard and Janet for many years. We treasure those many memories when our kids were growing up and loved to walk on the rock wall. Howard was a wonderful man and we are privileged to have him as a friend. Condolences to all the family.
Wednesday November 16, 2011
Condolence From: Joyce Zevnik
Condolence: He was a good and decent man, fun and funny, thoughtful and giving. He was so many things to so many people. He was someone you could put your trust in and know he wouldn't let you down. I was proud to call him Cousin. We will all miss him. Rest in Peace, Howard.
Wednesday November 16, 2011
Condolence From: Pierre Saba
Condolence: Would like to offer my prayers for the family and friends of Capt.Gardner. I was fortunate enough to remember when he would appear on with Dr. Max and Mombo. He had instilled in me an ethical standard of law and citizenship, that is with me today and that was part of the fabric of growing up and taking on personal responsibilities. He personified that role model character with class and respect for that badge. Thank you for your service Captain. May his memory be eternal.
Tuesday November 15, 2011
Condolence From: Sarah
Condolence: I love you very much, gramps, and I will miss you. Thank you for taking me to Playtime Poppy shows. You took me to one where I was chosen to go on stage and turn a cartwheel. It was a life changing moment for me and as you know I have continued to take the stage since then. Thank you for always coming to help me, without fail, when I needed a ride or was locked out of the house. I will really miss your puns and your goofy laugh. Love you, gramps.
Tuesday November 15, 2011
Condolence From: Linda and Larry Michalec
Condolence: We wish to extend our deepest sympathies to the family of Captain Gardner. Larry had the good fortune to serve under Captain Gardner on the CRPD and always had tremendous respect for him. He was a true gentleman.
Tuesday November 15, 2011
Condolence From: Kay Peacock
Condolence: It has been such an honor and privelege to have met and cared for Howard the last several years. He was a great and wonderful man and he will be greatly missed by all that knew him. May God be with all of Howards family in the days ahead.
Tuesday November 15, 2011
Condolence From: Rick & Jan Gail
Condolence: To Capt. Howard Gardner's family I send my deepest heart felt sympathy and my promise to pray for you as you grieve the loss of a wonderful man. I am thankful for Capt. Gardner's example of strength and gentleness. He was a strong yet understanding commander. God bless each of you as you go through this time of life and loss.
Heart Felt Condolences,
Rick & Jan Gail.
Tuesday November 15, 2011
Condolence From: Burley & Tammy Green
Condolence: Burley & I are so sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. He was a kind and generous man who always had a joke to tell and brought laughter to all. We met your dad & mom in 1997 and always looked foward to visiting with both of them at the Blue & White Convention each year. Howard was a great asset to the Blue & White Club for so many years & will be missed. You & your family have our deepest sympathy. Burley & Tammy Green--Owensville, MO
Monday November 14, 2011
Condolence From: Sheronicks
Condolence: Linda, Nancy, and Glenn, please accept our sympathy on your dad's passing. He always had a smile on his face and a funny comment during those good old days when we were hanging out at your house when we were kids. It really meant a lot to us when he came to our dad's funeral a few years ago. He may have been a "tough guy" on the surface, but he was a a real decent human being through and through. Let us know if there is anything we can do to help.
Monday November 14, 2011
Condolence From: Wendy smith
Condolence: My uncle is a big teddy bear. Loved being at cornell and he and aunt janet would always invite me for home cooked meal. When you are in college that is a real treat. He always was smiling and telling all the naughty things my dad did The world lost a beautiful soul. He is reunited with his lovely wife his twin ( loved him too) harald his brother (my dad) and his dad and mom and many other lovely souls OXOX
Monday November 14, 2011
Condolence From: Rich and priscilla Lindstrom
Condolence: We are sadden to learn of Howard's passing, we of course knew of his fragile health the last several years and missed his presnce at the B&W conventions or at least for more than just a brief visit. We will always remember and appreciate that Howard was very supportive of our collecting and learning about Blue and White when we first started to collect and attend conventions. We have valued his friendship. In Fond Rememberance, Rich and Priscilla Lindstrom, St. Joseph, Illinois
Monday November 14, 2011
Condolence From: Susan Blotch
Condolence: I will greatly miss my cousin, Howard. I remember all of the great times and food on Christmas Day with all of my Gardner Cousins - Junior, Sonny,Bonnie,Bill, and Cousin Joyce with our families in the basement of the Blotch house in Mendota. God bless his family, Love,Cousin Sue
Monday November 14, 2011
Condolence From: Debbie Casey
Condolence: I will miss my Uncle Howard - such a wonderful person. I am so blessed to have been born into this awesome family. Wish I could be there with you during this difficult time. Sending all my love.
~your cousin, Debbie
Monday November 14, 2011