Barbara Gardiner 1920-2013
Barbara M. Gardiner, 92, died Aug. 9, 2013, at Hilty Memorial Home, Pandora. She was born Sept. 14, 1920, in Putnam County to the late William G. and Eve (Deitler) Carr. On May 11, 1946 she married John L. Gardiner and he died March 9, 2004 Barbara was a homemaker.
Survivors include a son, Peter Gardiner, of Port Orchard, Wash.; two grandchildren; four great grandchildren; and a sister, Pauline Bibler of Pandora.
She was preceded in death by a son, David L. Gardiner; two sisters, Mary Jane Lugibihl, Marjorie Zuercher; and a brother David Carr.
A private service was held.
Memorial contributions may be made to Honor Flight of Northwest Ohio, P.O. Box 23018, Toledo, Ohio 43623. Condolences may be expressed at www.chiles-lamanfh.com
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