On Thursday night, September 2, 2010 about 9:30pm my grandpa- Thurman William Gardner- died at his home, surrounded by his wife and children. He is the best grandpa a girl could ever ask for. He was such a good example of how to live a Christ-like life. He was always willing to serve others, to teach others and to love others. He loved his wife, my sweet grandma, more than life itself. His last words were "I love you" to her. He was a great father. He taught his children well. He was an only child but created quite a posterity- He had 4 children, 16 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. The greatest blessing was that almost everyone was able to be there for the funeral. Everything was so lovely, and I was blessed enough to be with my parents and grandma for the weekend while preparing everything. It was so great to see my grandmother and her strength. She is an amazing woman! I loved my grandpa and I will miss him, but I am grateful that he no longer has to suffer, and I am grateful to know that he is with our Heavenly Father.
Thurman William Gardner
8/4/1928-9/2/2010
