Arthur Gardner, age 93, passed away November 1, 2024, of natural causes in Castle Rock, Colorado. He had lived a long life.
Arthur had the privilege of traveling the world while in the Army. He served his country for 20 years, including a tour in Vietnam. At the age of 18, Arthur married Ruth Gardner, they shared 63 years of marriage before her passing in 2012.
One of the many things that Arthur enjoyed was wrestling, he was an avid fan of the sport. For work Arthur was a service manager in the automotive repair and mechanical industry.
He is survived by his son, Ron Gardner; daughter, Ruby Gardner; grandchildren, Ron Ennen and Angela Gardner; and great-grandchildren, Xavier and Mariela.
Arthur was laid to rest beside his wife, Ruth at the Shrine of Remembrance Mausoleum, Garden of Angels, 1730 East Fountain Boulevard, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80910.
Dean Ennen
21 Nov 2024RIP Art.
Steve Young
21 Nov 2024The Buckley SFB military Retiree Activities Office (RAO) would like to offer our sincere condolences and our gratitude for Mr. Gardner’s service to our country in the Army. If you would like help with any matters related to casualty assistance, Defense Finance & Accounting Service, Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP), Veterans Affairs (VA), etc. you can contact our office on Buckley SFB at 720-847-6693 or raobuckley@gmail.com. The RAO is staffed by volunteers, all military retirees themselves, and our sole purpose is to provide assistance to any military retirees and surviving spouses/family members with anything related to their military service and/or benefits, in particular during difficult times such as this. We are deeply sorry for your loss.
Steve Young
Lt Col, USAF, Ret
Director, Buckley SFB RAO
Dave Garcia
26 Nov 2024Sorry to hear about your loss Ron and Ruby, I knew Art back in the early seventies and filled my gas tanks at his station which was the cleanest station I’ve ever been to since then. You have our deepest condolences.
Dale Vass
26 Nov 2024Ron so sorry to hear about your dad passed away I remember you through high School and now take care God bless so sorry for the loss of your father and thank you for having him serve our country for protecting us too.
Marion Muhme
26 Nov 2024Art will be missed.
He was President of our Germania Club and helped to close our building when we sold it.
I remember Ruth and Art dancing at our functions.
He was a great guy.