1942~ GARDINER~ 2014

Posted: October 14th, 2014


With her heart full of love for the family she adored, Barbara Anne Gardiner passed peacefully Saturday, October 11th, 2014 in Medicine Hat, Alberta. Loving wife and co-captain to Grant, Barb was the daughter of Evelyn and Ed Deering, ‘favorite’ sister to Marlene (Vern). She was also the amazing mom to Gary, Catherine, Bruce (Michele), Debbie (Albert), Bob (Kandi), Susan (Mike) and Lori (Harlan), and proud Grandma G to grandkids: Carlye (Wacey), TJ (CJ and great grandson Wyatt), Robbie, Jay, Greg, Jordyn, Jenn, Connor, Shannon, Andrea, Blake, Brooke, Colby, Sydni, Drew, Caiden and Grant. Born and raised in Medicine Hat, Barb shared her quick wit and light-hearted nature with her wide and wonderful group of friends and family. Barb was pre-deceased by infant granddaughter Erin, great nephew Will, and her dad Ed (Pa) Deering. An alumni of the infamous Elm street gang, kinettes, shrine ladies and the Gull Lake Happy Hour Club, Barb lived her life without judgment, fuss or fanfare. Never questioned was Barb’s unwavering commitment to her grand family. Through sporting events, grads, recitals, birthday socks, holidays at the lake, she cared for us all, welcoming everyone: the kids’ friends, children of friends, friends of friends, relatives new and old. At this special time of Autumn, we give enormous thanks for the beautiful lady we were proud to call wife, mom, grandma, great grandma and, most of all, friend. The Funeral Service will be held at FIFTH AVENUE MEMORIAL UNITED CHURCH, on Wednesday, October 15th, 2014 at 1:30 p.m. with Gary W. Goran officiating. In lieu of flower the family is asking that memorial gifts in Barbara\’s memory may be made to the Margery E. Yuill Cancer Centre, 666 – 5th Street SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4H6 or to the Shriners Crippled Children\’s Hospital 5225 – 101 Street NW Calgary, Alberta T3L 1S4. Condolences may be sent through www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Barbara Gardiner. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM & RECEPTION CENTRE, \”The Chapel in the Park\”, locally owned and directed. Should you wish any additional information, please telephone (403)528-2599

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  1. Roy & Diane Risling says:

    Our deepest condolences to the Gardiner Family in the loss of Barb. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

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