Harry Willard Gardner

1943 - 2017

Harry Willard Gardner obituary, 1943-2017, Jarratt, VA

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Harry Gardner Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 8, 2017.

Ruther Glen, Va - Harry Willard Gardner, age 73, died Friday, March 3, 2017. Harry graduated from SUNY-Albany and continued studying at Penn State. He had been a professor at Randolph Macon College and then a Data Base Administrator for A.H. Robins, as well as other Central Virginia companies. Harry actively volunteered within the community; Virginia Youth Soccer Association State Cup, Boy Scouts of America and Board of Directors at Lake Caroline. He is survived by his son, Jeffrey Gardner (Sendy); and daughter, Joanne Duke (William Corey); six grandchildren, Kathryn (Joshua), Joanna, Mikhail, Mason, Hannah and Daniel; one great-granddaughter, Lillian; six siblings, Carolyn Herrnkind (William), Stanley Gardner(Joni), Roger Gardner (Arlene), Grace Howland (Roger), Gary Gardner (Christine) and Diane Schaffer (Robert); nieces, nephews and many friends. Harry was preceded in death by his parents Maurice Gardner and Margaret (Silfee) Gardner; and brother, David Gardner. A memorial gathering for friends and relatives will be held Saturday March 11, 2017, 4 to 5:30 pm at Woody Funeral Home - Atlee Chapel, 9271 Shady Grove Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23116. A time of sharing and remembrance will begin at 5:30pm at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Online condolences may be made at www.woodyfuneralhomeatlee.com

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March 22, 2017

Wendy Gardner Beistline

To the whole Gardner family,
We just heard about Uncle Harry's passing and I wanted to send our condolences to all of you. From his cousins, Marilyn and Lorna, as well as all the rest of the Robert Gardner clan.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you,
Wendy Gardner Beistline

Posted by Wendy Gardner Beistline

March 10, 2017

Growing up with Harry in Berkshire, we were in Scouts and baseball, went to same college, had an apartment together in Albany, and both of us worked in the same dorm. Visited his family in Virginia when our children were young. Our sympathies go out to Harry's children and grandchildren and to his siblings. ... George an Marilyn Stoughton, Camden, NY

March 10, 2017

Cindy Mackey

I went to school with Harry and he was such a great person. It looks like he had a great life and prayers to the whole family. Cilinda Mackey Witkowski

March 10, 2017

Bernie Henderson

As President of Woody Funeral Home, I extend our deepest sympathy from all our staff for your loss. We are committed to providing the utmost care to you at this time and throughout the days to come. Our purpose is to assist and serve you in a manner that exceeds your expectations. We pledge to strive to merit the trust you have reposed in us.

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Memorial Gathering

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9271 Shady Grove Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23116

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Woody Funeral Home Atlee Chapel

9271 Shady Grove Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23116

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