Obituary of Gary Allen Gardner, Sr.

Gary Gardner, 67, of Colorado Springs went home to be with the Lord February 11, 2020. He was born November 23, 1952, born to the late Arley and Maxine Gardner in Cleveland, Ohio. Gary was preceded in death by his daughter-in-law, Nicole Gardner and his mother and father-in-law, Carmella and Facundo Chavez.He is survived by his wife, Roberta Gardner; brother, Arley Jr. (Michelle); children, Gary Jr. (Melissa), Adam and Laura Gardner, Brian (Mindy) and Kevin Roman; twelve grandchildren; two special nieces, Kelly (Matt) Woodmancy and Missy (Bruce) Vonderau; his nine sisters-in-law and each of their families and a special friend, Jason Edwards. He also had extended friends and family that stretched from Cleveland, Ohio; Pueblo, Colorado; Las Vegas, Nevada; Mississippi; and Los Angeles, California. Gary proudly served our country in the United States Air Force as a Weather Forecaster for nine years with an honorable discharge. During that time he worked overseas with security service operations, later being assigned to NORAD mountain with a Top Secret clearance. In 2004 Gary became a small business owner operating a local construction fence company, Gary's Fencing. He was highly dedicated to his friends and family, often assisting them with building projects, trips to the mountains fishing with his friend "little buddy" Tony Padilla. Gary was kind, patriotic and dedicated to his family. Especially looking forward to vacations, barbecues, and family gatherings. Gary's charm and fun loving attitude can never be replaced and he will be missed by all who knew him.Memorial Service, 2:00PM, Saturday, March 7, 2020, The Springs Funeral Services, 3115 East Platte Avenue, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80909.Roberta has been working with Platte Floral for many years and would appreciate for flowers to be purchased from Platte Floral, 1417 East Platte Avenue, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80909,�(719) 632-2607. Events Memorial Service Saturday, March 7, 2020 2:00PM The Springs Funeral Services 3115 East Platte Avenue Colorado Springs, CO 80909 Phone: 719-207-8855