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Barbara Gardiner Obituary

Barbara Barton Gardiner, 90, of Ashburn, VA and formerly of Harrisburg, PA, passed on peacefully at her home in Ashby Ponds on Sunday, April 3, 2022 with family by her side. She is now in the arms of Jesus her Lord and Savior. Barbara was the widow of Joseph W. Gardiner, III. They had been married 62 years at the time of his death in 2016. Surviving are 5 children: Gale Gardiner of Farmington, CT, Rev. Randolph Gardiner (Kathy) of Denton, TX, Joseph W. Gardiner IV of Culver City, CA, Judith Boyd (Doug) of Sterling, VA, and Amanda Swann (Phil) of Van Nuys, CA, 5 grandchildren (4 in-laws) and 4 great-grandchildren, as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins. To view full obituary, send condolences or to share memories with the family, please go to BitnerCares.com. Arrangements are under the care of the Jesse H. Geigle Funeral Home, 2100 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg, PA 17110.

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Published by Patriot-News from Apr. 8 to Apr. 10, 2022.

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Amanda Gardiner Swann

July 30, 2022

Thank you for those who posted remembrances of Barbara - neighbors, HCT and growing up in MI. The family is having a celebration of Barbara's life and internment of her ashes in Harrisburg, PA on August 25, 2022. If you are interested in joining us, please email me at [email protected].

Lynn Loomis

April 10, 2022

When we moved into Beaufort Farms in 1990, Barb and Joe welcomed us with a neighborhood dinner party, and treated us like family from then on. Barb was unfailingly kind to us and our son Mikey, always having a Klondike bar ready for him. I will always remember the day we shared the unusual discovery of a renegade parrot in a tree! But most of all, remembering her kindness and generous spirit.
Mike, Mikey, and I send our deepest condolences to her beloved family.

Lynn Loomis

April 10, 2022

We lived next to Barb and Joe for many years in Beaufort Farms. They welcomed us to the neighborhood with a dinner party, and continued to treat us like family from then on. Barb was unfailingly kind, and had Klondike bars and a kind word for our son Mikey through his growing up,even the challenging teenage years! I will never forget the day she and I watched an escaped parrot land in our tree! So many memories, but what stands out is her good heart and generous spirit, and a life well-lived.
Mike, Mikey and I send our deepest sympathies.

Kathy (Herre) Pioggia

April 9, 2022

So sorry to hear about Barbara - I have MANY fond memories of her and Joe as we lived next door for so many years. When we heard she moved to VA I had no way to get in touch with her, sadly. I especially remember the Gardiner Tradition of inviting non family members to their home to share Christmas Dinner - and think of it every Christmas. Truly to be so loving and giving is a gift! God Bless Barbara.

Cynthia S Melman

April 9, 2022

I remember Barbara fondly from Harrisburg Community Theatre. She was a lovely lady and fine actress. My condolences to her family.

CHERYL KAY KNULL MARTIN

April 8, 2022

sending many sympathies for the family . they both were very nice people to talk to at election day . we all grew up and went to school together . may you find peace ,strength , comfort in our lord Rip your home with your hubby !

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