Paul Gardner
June 28, 1974 - March 03, 2011
Obituary
Paul Gardner, 36, son of Claire and Joe Gardner, passed away unexpectedly March 3, 2011 from complications of injuries sustained in Iraq. Paul retired from the Army in 2010 with over seventeen years of honorable service to his country. He was twice stationed in Korea and served a tour of duty in Iraq where he earned the Purple Heart and the Combat Infantryman Badge. Paul was a member of the Military Order of the Purple Heart, American Legion Post 4 and VFW Post 6774. Paul truly loved serving his country and comrades. Paul was born in Boulder, CO and attended school in Bozeman, MT where he participated in wrestling and football. Paul loved all types of outdoor activities for which Montana is well known. Paul is survived by his parents Claire and Joe Gardner; Angela Gardner; his three children Abigail 8, Cole 5, Evelyn 3. Pauls siblings are Robert, Deanna, Brandon and Kelli Gardner. Paul also had a large extended family that included numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Service: Vigil Services will be 7:00 p.m. Friday at Dahl Funeral Chapel. Memorial Mass will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday at St. Patricks Co-Cathedral.
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Julie Urfer
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I am wishing I was in Billings at this moment of Paul's Memorial Service to support your family and pay respect to Paul. I hope this time together with family helps you all remember Paul's amazing spirit, his smile, and the joy he gave to others. His kindness will be paid forward by those who knew him.
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Shannon Gaytan
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I served with Gardner in Pusan, S. Korea, 1999. He was such a great man and soldier. He was like a big brother to me. My heart goes out to his family and friends. Gardner your memory will forever live on in us soldiers you have touched. Thank you. Gaytan
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Marshall Adams
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On behalf of the entire Adams family, our most sincere condolences. Paul was a special Father, Husband, Son, Brother and especially friend.....and it breaks my heart to hear this very sad news today. My heart aches for all who knew ohm, especially Claire, Joe, Brandon, Kelly, Rob and Deanna..along with his wife and beautiful children....God called an angel home early
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Martha Kuipers
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Dear Claire and family: Was so saddened to read of Paul's passing. Know my thoughts have been with you and your family. I am so sorry.
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Rusty Scopano
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I served with Drew in Korea where we formed a friendship. Along with Drew and myself there was Patrick, Travis and Jerry as a group of friends we were inseparable and tight as brothers. We had some of the best times of my life together over there, Drew you will be missed brother but you memory will always live on in our Hearts.
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Larry Bittner
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My thoughts and prayers go to you the Gardner family. It was with much sadness that I heard of Paul's death and read his obituary. Paul was a solid, well respected young man at Bozeman High and is a hero to all of us for his service to our country. He was taken way to early but I guess God wanted another soldier for His Army. May God be with you during this time and forever.