In Memory

Colleen Dahl (Gardner) - Class Of 1963

Colleen Gardner, 61, died Dec. 2 at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center following a lengthy illness.

Colleen Dahl was born Jan. 17, 1945, in Ogden, Utah to Stanley Walter and Della (Cottle) Dahl. On March 26, 1965, she married her eternal companion, Earl Gardner, in the Logan, Utah, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints temple. Five children (Jeff, Deborah, Paul, Annette and Jenette) blessed their marriage.

Nothing was as enjoyable or more important to Colleen than her family. She relished the times when everyone was together and anxiously anticipated the next reunion. She was a loving wife and mother who always supported her family in everything they did. She never missed a ball game, concert or church activity in which her family was involved.

Later in life, Colleen found her true calling as a grandmother. She had an amazing ability to assure that each of her 13 grandchildren felt as though they were the only one that mattered. Her genuine interest in them and her concern for their happiness and well-being was implicitly known to even the youngest child. She loved being a mother and a grandmother and would talk about her children and grandchildren to anyone who would listen.

Colleen spent her life in the service of others. Her tireless commitment to the needs and feelings of others will be remembered by the many people who received a meal, card, "candy gram," cookie, birthday lunch or phone call at just the right time. She was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and faithfully served in many callings over the years and provided countless hours of service.

She is survived by her husband, Earl Gardner of Cheyenne; a brother and sister in-law, Gene and Sandra Dahl of Ogden, Utah; children, Jeff (Debbie) of Laramie, Deborah Schwab (Jeff) of Salem, Ore., Paul (Tylynn) of Salt Lake City, Annette Ciminski (Lane) of Eager, Ariz., and Jenette Hoopes (Kirk) of Afton; grandchildren, Adam and Glenn Gardner, Emily and Julie Schwab, Dallin, Bradley and Tyson Gardner, Shane, Justin and Katie Ciminski, and Logan, Colton and Allison Hoopes.

She was preceded in death by her parents and grandparents.



 
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06/02/13 09:22 AM #1    

Susan James (Stuart) (1963)

My memories of Colleen was of such a sweet, vibrant, fun girl!  I always thought so much of her and her "West Point Buddies," 


06/06/13 12:26 PM #2    

Susan Blake (Carter) (1963)

Colleen was a dear, dear friend.  She had such a great sense of humor and was so creative.  She was always very caring.  She had a smile and a giggle for everyone.  I miss those days when we would talk for hours or make fun of some silly thing that we had done.  She was an amazing, dear friend!


06/08/13 01:38 PM #3    

Wayne Christensen (1963)

I remember Colleen from art class. I thought she was a very nice girl, and I love that her life went so well. We never socialized out side of school, but she was a great classmate. Too bad most of us never express our feelings about people.


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