Douglas Gardner

DOUG GARDNER IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Douglas Ray Gardner, 24, of Idaho Falls, passed away November 3, 2008, in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was born August 21, 1984, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Sherri Lynn Gardner and Royal Wade Gardner. He grew up and attended schools in the area, graduating from Hillcrest High School in 2003. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Doug enjoyed camping, playing video games, and was a big movie buff. He especially loved spending time with his family including a niece and six nephews who adored him. Survivors include: Parents: Wade and Sherri Gardner of Idaho Falls, ID Brother: ElJay (Melissa) Gardner of Idaho Falls, ID Brother: Dallon Gardner of Idaho Falls, ID Sister: Melanie Gardner of Idaho Falls, ID Sister: Anitra (Brock) Neibaur of Pocatello, ID Grandmother: Grace Gardner of Idaho Falls, ID He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents and paternal grandfather. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 8, 2008, at the Iona LDS Stake Center, corner of Ririe Highway and Iona Road, with Bishop Albert Davidson of the Iona 10th Ward officiating. The family will visit with friends Friday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home East Side, 963 S. Ammon Road, and Saturday from 10 to 10:45 a.m. at the church. Burial will be in the Iona Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Doug Gardner Memorial Fund through Wood Funeral Home, P. O. Box 51434, Idaho Falls, ID 83405-1434. --------------------------------------------- Condolences Received Online: Hillcrest Class of 2003 It is with great sadness that we learn of Doug’s passing. He was our friend and former classmate, and will greatly be missed by the hundreds of people that he influenced during our years at school. Doug was an eternal optimist who lived life to the fullest and left an impact on everyone he met. He always shared his positive example with us—and we are all better because of him. Many of us remember Doug’s sense of humor, which created many opportunities for laughter and joy. Doug always shared his smile that made us feel like we were someone special. We will greatly miss you Doug. Thanks for making each of our lives better… we will forever remember you. Tom & Karen Lugo tklugo@cableone.net I appreciated opportunity to attend Doug's funeral. He and your family will always be an example to me. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sincerely, Brother Lugo