FUNERAL HELD AT NAPLES FOR LEWIS S. GARDINER
The passing of Lewis S. Gardiner early Friday morning took one of the valley's most ardent churchmen and community workers. Mr. Gardiner had undergone a successful operation in Salt Lake City, but passed away shortly afterwards.
Funeral services were held Monday at 11 a.m. in the Naples Ward Chapel with Bishop DeMar Duvall conducting. Prayer at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Pope was offered by Orlo Goodrich.
Music at the services was furnished by the Naples Ward choir and one number was a solo by George C. Davis. The choir sang, "Behold 'Tis Eventide," "I Know That My Redeemer Lives," I Need Thee Every Hour" and "Oh My Father." Mr. Davis Sang, "Goin Home" with Mrs. Elfreda Bryson as accompanist. The choir was directed by Mrs. Nile Southam, with Mrs. Glen Openshaw, accompanist.
The speakers were Byron Goodich, J. Ross Merrell and Pres. Archie Johnson with closing remarks by Bishop Duvall. The opening prayer was given by Clarence Palmer, the benediction by Joseph Collier and the grave at the Vernal Memorial Park Cemetery was dedicated by LaVell Manwaring.
Pallbearers include LaVell, Acel and Dee Manwaring, Arthur Harrison, Acel Haws and Carl Gardiner.
Lewis Stephen Gardiner was born Aug. 7, 1881, in Pleasant Grove, a son of Joseph Henry and Eliza Ann Watts Gardiner. Active High Priest in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Active in temple work, bishopric, high council and other church work. Married Lucy Toes Oct. 11, 1911 in the Salt Lake Temple. She died Dec. 30, 1945. A daughter Florence, 12, died Dec. 14, 1932.
Survivors, one son, Frank L. Gardiner, Salt Lake City: three daughters, Mrs. Lee (Emma) Winward, Mrs. Orlo (Mable) Goodrich, Mrs. Lynn (Amy) Pope, all of Vernal; one brother, William Gardiner, Vernal; four sisters, Mrs. LaVell Manwaring, Mrs. Laura Evans, Vernal; Mrs. Flossie Hurst, Bridger, Montana and Joseph Collier, Vernal; nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Mr. Gardiner was twice superintendent of the Young Men's Mutual Improvement Association. He assisted in the construction of the old and new chapels. Gifted with a fine bass voice, he has been a member of the ward choir, stake choirs and quartets. He filled a two-year mission to England, while there he became acquainted with his wife. After returning home his wife came to America and he met her in Salt Lake City where they were married.
Before going on his mission, Mr. Gardiner had finished two years at the Uintah Academy and on returning he returned to school and graduated. For 13 years he was a couynselor in the Naples Ward Bishopric under Bishop A. G. Goodrich. He served as a Uintah Stake High Councilman for twenty years and was released recently to devote his time to temple work at Salt Lake City.
Attending the services from distant points were a son, Frank of Salt Lake City and his wife and son Lewis; two nieces, Mrs. Arthur Dalton and Mrs. J. Riggs of Panquitch and two friends, Nora Nelson and Sarag Evans Adams of Pleasant Grove.
Vernal Express, June 16, 1955
transcribed by Rhonda Holton
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Father: Joseph Henry Gardiner
Mother: Eliza Ann Watts Gardiner
The passing of Lewis S. Gardiner early Friday morning took one of the valley's most ardent churchmen and community workers. Mr. Gardiner had undergone a successful operation in Salt Lake City, but passed away shortly afterwards.
Funeral services were held Monday at 11 a.m. in the Naples Ward Chapel with Bishop DeMar Duvall conducting. Prayer at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Pope was offered by Orlo Goodrich.
Music at the services was furnished by the Naples Ward choir and one number was a solo by George C. Davis. The choir sang, "Behold 'Tis Eventide," "I Know That My Redeemer Lives," I Need Thee Every Hour" and "Oh My Father." Mr. Davis Sang, "Goin Home" with Mrs. Elfreda Bryson as accompanist. The choir was directed by Mrs. Nile Southam, with Mrs. Glen Openshaw, accompanist.
The speakers were Byron Goodich, J. Ross Merrell and Pres. Archie Johnson with closing remarks by Bishop Duvall. The opening prayer was given by Clarence Palmer, the benediction by Joseph Collier and the grave at the Vernal Memorial Park Cemetery was dedicated by LaVell Manwaring.
Pallbearers include LaVell, Acel and Dee Manwaring, Arthur Harrison, Acel Haws and Carl Gardiner.
Lewis Stephen Gardiner was born Aug. 7, 1881, in Pleasant Grove, a son of Joseph Henry and Eliza Ann Watts Gardiner. Active High Priest in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Active in temple work, bishopric, high council and other church work. Married Lucy Toes Oct. 11, 1911 in the Salt Lake Temple. She died Dec. 30, 1945. A daughter Florence, 12, died Dec. 14, 1932.
Survivors, one son, Frank L. Gardiner, Salt Lake City: three daughters, Mrs. Lee (Emma) Winward, Mrs. Orlo (Mable) Goodrich, Mrs. Lynn (Amy) Pope, all of Vernal; one brother, William Gardiner, Vernal; four sisters, Mrs. LaVell Manwaring, Mrs. Laura Evans, Vernal; Mrs. Flossie Hurst, Bridger, Montana and Joseph Collier, Vernal; nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Mr. Gardiner was twice superintendent of the Young Men's Mutual Improvement Association. He assisted in the construction of the old and new chapels. Gifted with a fine bass voice, he has been a member of the ward choir, stake choirs and quartets. He filled a two-year mission to England, while there he became acquainted with his wife. After returning home his wife came to America and he met her in Salt Lake City where they were married.
Before going on his mission, Mr. Gardiner had finished two years at the Uintah Academy and on returning he returned to school and graduated. For 13 years he was a couynselor in the Naples Ward Bishopric under Bishop A. G. Goodrich. He served as a Uintah Stake High Councilman for twenty years and was released recently to devote his time to temple work at Salt Lake City.
Attending the services from distant points were a son, Frank of Salt Lake City and his wife and son Lewis; two nieces, Mrs. Arthur Dalton and Mrs. J. Riggs of Panquitch and two friends, Nora Nelson and Sarag Evans Adams of Pleasant Grove.
Vernal Express, June 16, 1955
transcribed by Rhonda Holton
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Father: Joseph Henry Gardiner
Mother: Eliza Ann Watts Gardiner
FUNERAL HELD AT NAPLES FOR LEWIS S. GARDINER
The passing of Lewis S. Gardiner early Friday morning took one of the valley's most ardent churchmen and community workers. Mr. Gardiner had undergone a successful operation in Salt Lake City, but passed away shortly afterwards.
Funeral services were held Monday at 11 a.m. in the Naples Ward Chapel with Bishop DeMar Duvall conducting. Prayer at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Pope was offered by Orlo Goodrich.
Music at the services was furnished by the Naples Ward choir and one number was a solo by George C. Davis. The choir sang, "Behold 'Tis Eventide," "I Know That My Redeemer Lives," I Need Thee Every Hour" and "Oh My Father." Mr. Davis Sang, "Goin Home" with Mrs. Elfreda Bryson as accompanist. The choir was directed by Mrs. Nile Southam, with Mrs. Glen Openshaw, accompanist.
The speakers were Byron Goodich, J. Ross Merrell and Pres. Archie Johnson with closing remarks by Bishop Duvall. The opening prayer was given by Clarence Palmer, the benediction by Joseph Collier and the grave at the Vernal Memorial Park Cemetery was dedicated by LaVell Manwaring.
Pallbearers include LaVell, Acel and Dee Manwaring, Arthur Harrison, Acel Haws and Carl Gardiner.
Lewis Stephen Gardiner was born Aug. 7, 1881, in Pleasant Grove, a son of Joseph Henry and Eliza Ann Watts Gardiner. Active High Priest in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Active in temple work, bishopric, high council and other church work. Married Lucy Toes Oct. 11, 1911 in the Salt Lake Temple. She died Dec. 30, 1945. A daughter Florence, 12, died Dec. 14, 1932.
Survivors, one son, Frank L. Gardiner, Salt Lake City: three daughters, Mrs. Lee (Emma) Winward, Mrs. Orlo (Mable) Goodrich, Mrs. Lynn (Amy) Pope, all of Vernal; one brother, William Gardiner, Vernal; four sisters, Mrs. LaVell Manwaring, Mrs. Laura Evans, Vernal; Mrs. Flossie Hurst, Bridger, Montana and Joseph Collier, Vernal; nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Mr. Gardiner was twice superintendent of the Young Men's Mutual Improvement Association. He assisted in the construction of the old and new chapels. Gifted with a fine bass voice, he has been a member of the ward choir, stake choirs and quartets. He filled a two-year mission to England, while there he became acquainted with his wife. After returning home his wife came to America and he met her in Salt Lake City where they were married.
Before going on his mission, Mr. Gardiner had finished two years at the Uintah Academy and on returning he returned to school and graduated. For 13 years he was a couynselor in the Naples Ward Bishopric under Bishop A. G. Goodrich. He served as a Uintah Stake High Councilman for twenty years and was released recently to devote his time to temple work at Salt Lake City.
Attending the services from distant points were a son, Frank of Salt Lake City and his wife and son Lewis; two nieces, Mrs. Arthur Dalton and Mrs. J. Riggs of Panquitch and two friends, Nora Nelson and Sarag Evans Adams of Pleasant Grove.
Vernal Express, June 16, 1955
transcribed by Rhonda Holton
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Father: Joseph Henry Gardiner
Mother: Eliza Ann Watts Gardiner
The passing of Lewis S. Gardiner early Friday morning took one of the valley's most ardent churchmen and community workers. Mr. Gardiner had undergone a successful operation in Salt Lake City, but passed away shortly afterwards.
Funeral services were held Monday at 11 a.m. in the Naples Ward Chapel with Bishop DeMar Duvall conducting. Prayer at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Pope was offered by Orlo Goodrich.
Music at the services was furnished by the Naples Ward choir and one number was a solo by George C. Davis. The choir sang, "Behold 'Tis Eventide," "I Know That My Redeemer Lives," I Need Thee Every Hour" and "Oh My Father." Mr. Davis Sang, "Goin Home" with Mrs. Elfreda Bryson as accompanist. The choir was directed by Mrs. Nile Southam, with Mrs. Glen Openshaw, accompanist.
The speakers were Byron Goodich, J. Ross Merrell and Pres. Archie Johnson with closing remarks by Bishop Duvall. The opening prayer was given by Clarence Palmer, the benediction by Joseph Collier and the grave at the Vernal Memorial Park Cemetery was dedicated by LaVell Manwaring.
Pallbearers include LaVell, Acel and Dee Manwaring, Arthur Harrison, Acel Haws and Carl Gardiner.
Lewis Stephen Gardiner was born Aug. 7, 1881, in Pleasant Grove, a son of Joseph Henry and Eliza Ann Watts Gardiner. Active High Priest in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Active in temple work, bishopric, high council and other church work. Married Lucy Toes Oct. 11, 1911 in the Salt Lake Temple. She died Dec. 30, 1945. A daughter Florence, 12, died Dec. 14, 1932.
Survivors, one son, Frank L. Gardiner, Salt Lake City: three daughters, Mrs. Lee (Emma) Winward, Mrs. Orlo (Mable) Goodrich, Mrs. Lynn (Amy) Pope, all of Vernal; one brother, William Gardiner, Vernal; four sisters, Mrs. LaVell Manwaring, Mrs. Laura Evans, Vernal; Mrs. Flossie Hurst, Bridger, Montana and Joseph Collier, Vernal; nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Mr. Gardiner was twice superintendent of the Young Men's Mutual Improvement Association. He assisted in the construction of the old and new chapels. Gifted with a fine bass voice, he has been a member of the ward choir, stake choirs and quartets. He filled a two-year mission to England, while there he became acquainted with his wife. After returning home his wife came to America and he met her in Salt Lake City where they were married.
Before going on his mission, Mr. Gardiner had finished two years at the Uintah Academy and on returning he returned to school and graduated. For 13 years he was a couynselor in the Naples Ward Bishopric under Bishop A. G. Goodrich. He served as a Uintah Stake High Councilman for twenty years and was released recently to devote his time to temple work at Salt Lake City.
Attending the services from distant points were a son, Frank of Salt Lake City and his wife and son Lewis; two nieces, Mrs. Arthur Dalton and Mrs. J. Riggs of Panquitch and two friends, Nora Nelson and Sarag Evans Adams of Pleasant Grove.
Vernal Express, June 16, 1955
transcribed by Rhonda Holton
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Mother: Eliza Ann Watts Gardiner
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