Richard Dale Gardner
June 1, 2006
Gardner, Richard “Dale”, 82, loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather, passed away Thursday, June 1, 2006, after a hard fought battle with cancer. Visitation with the family will be 6:00 ~ 8:00 P.M., Sunday, June 4 with services 10:00 A.M., Monday, June 5, both at Downing Lahey Mortuary East. Former proprietor of Bowl-O-Rama, Dale was born in Ft. Scott, KS, later moving to Wichita where he graduated from North High. He proudly served his country during WWII. Dale will be remembered for his ability to make those around him enjoy a good laugh. Survived by his wife of 57 years, Audrey; daughters, Connie (Rich) Oster of Reno, NV, Janice (Kurt) McGinn of Sedgwick, KS and Cindy Gardner of Wichita; granddaughter, Courtney Holt of Kansas City. Memorials have been established with Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, 313 S. Market, Wichita, KS, 67202 and the American Cancer Society, 435 S. Broadway, S-100, Wichita, KS, 67202
Visitation Sunday, June 4, 6:00 ~ 8:00 P.M., Downing Lahey Mortuary East.
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I worked with Dale when he was working out at the Airport Parking Lot. I want you to know what a special person Dale was to me. He always had a smile on his face when he came to work. He always had a joke to share with you or a funny story to make your day. Dale was always so happy about life and I can’t forget about his ‘sexy’ legs that he talked about whenever we needed a paic me up. For myself I want you to know I valued Dale very much and will miss him and his humor. My condolences to you his family. I will keep you in my prayers. Love in Christ