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Susan Gardner Obituary
Susan Elaine Gardner, 57, McLouth, passed away Friday, September 13, 2013 in her home after an arduous battle against cancer. She was born May 26, 1956 at Coffeyville, KS., the daughter of Edward "Ed" and Edna "Sue" Byrum Hite. She was a 1974 graduate of Bishop Miege High School in Kansas City, KS., and earned her B.S. in Education from Pittsburg State University in 1980. She served as a Middle School Math and Science Teacher for U.S.D. #233 in Olathe for 25 years. She met Garon Gale Gardner at Pittsburg State University and they were married on October 22, 1977 at St. Agnes Parish in Roeland Park. Susan and Garon both coached for many years during their long teaching careers, and both deeply enjoyed watching their three sons compete in sports throughout their school years. Sports played an important role in the lives of the Gardner family. Susan enjoyed participating in volleyball, slow pitch softball, and especially tennis, where she was a formidable opponent for her husband. She enjoyed watching the Chiefs play on Television and attended games from time to time. They were rabid fans of the Kansas Jayhawk basketball teams and attended numerous games at Allen field house and throughout the country during "March Madness". She was a member of Sacred Heart Church , Tonganoxie, the National Education Association and the Republican Tea Party.
She is survived by her beloved husband of 36 years, Garon Gardner, of the home, three sons, Nathan (Misty) Gardner, Vincenzia, Italy, Aaron Gardner, Leavenworth, Isaac Gardner, Lawrence, four grandchildren, Kaitlin, Caleb, Braydon and Addison, one brother, Edward Hite, III, Honolulu, HI, and a sister, Cathy Hite, Flannagan, Ill. She was preceded in death by her loving parents, Ed and Sue Hite of Roeland Park, KS.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 AM, Thursday, at Sacred Heart Church, Tonganoxie. Burial will be at the McLouth Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, Wednesday at the Church in Tonganoxie with Parish Rosary recited at 6:00 PM ,Wednesday. In lieu of flowers the family request memorials to Sacred Heart Catholic Church in care of Barnett Family Funeral Home, P.O. Box 602, Oskaloosa, KS. 66066. www.barnettfamilyfh.com
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Gaby Holcomb
October 8, 2013
I am so sorry to hear about Susan. My thoughts and prayers are with Garon and the boys.
Michelle Beasley
September 19, 2013
Deepest sympathy to the Gardner family in this time of loss. Mrs. Gardner was a very sweet and caring person and will truly be missed.
Cindy Cain
September 19, 2013
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Brian and Michelle Sparks
September 18, 2013
Our hearts and prayers go out to The Gardner family. Susan was such an amazing person and touched so many lives in such a positive way. Thinking about you all.
Becky Bartlett
September 18, 2013
Such a Beautiful Woman.She always had a smile on her face and she touched so many of our life's in a positive way.She was a perfect role model for the way a teacher should be.She loved her family dearly and it is for you guys I pray for the strength to get you through this.You have one more Beautiful Angel watching over you.Thoughts & Prayers?
Pat Sullivan
September 17, 2013
I am so saddened by the news. She had a heart of gold.
Paul Reed
September 17, 2013
Garon and Family - I am shocked and saddened to receive this news. May God's peace and comfort be with you and sustain you.
Halley Scharnhorst
September 17, 2013
Thank you for being such a wonderful Mother-In-Law. I will always think of you as family. You were the most wonderful Grandmother I could have ever asked for daughter Addison. She misses you dearly. You are in our thoughts daily. I love you, Susan! -Halley & Addison (your beloved Granddaughter)
Kathy Petesch
September 17, 2013
Susan will be missed, she always had a smile on her face. I am sure God has another angel in Heaven. She was not only my daughter's teacher in school but was a good friend. Prayers are being sent to the family and friends.
Kim Everley (Perry)
September 17, 2013
You will be missed! I loved your spirit and the way you held strong to your beliefs. May God Bless You and Your Family!
Delores Hubach
September 17, 2013
So sorry bout the loss of Susan she was a good friend to me when I worked with her at McLouth I really liked her alot and Garon too So hope that she is at peace now and hope that peace well be with the family
Joyce Hontz
September 17, 2013
FOR THE LOVING,CARING AND HAPPY FRIEND I CAME TO KNOW OVER THE YEARS. YOU WILL BE MISSED.
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