John Gregory Gardner Salt Lake City, Utah Obituary

John Gregory Gardner

<p><span style="font-size:18px;">My sweet husband of 54 years passed away on October 19th, 2021. He is the son of Marian and Jack Gardner, born on his father&rsquo;s birthday-December 16th, 1947. Brother to Marianne (Brad) Turpin, Brother-in-law to George (Debbie) Norris, Marilyn (Dick) Monsen, and Ida (Bob) Dea. Father to Zach (Ambra) Gardner, Mike (Britta) Gardner, and Nate Gardner. Grandfather to Boston, Jazmin, Jerzey, Stella, and Vivian Gardner. Husband to Susann Norris Gardner. Proceeded in death by Jack and Marian Gardner and Bob and Helen Norris. We have had a wonderful life together raising our sons and seeing them turn into remarkable men.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px;">Greg graduated from Cypress High School in 1966. He excelled in both academics and sports, and loved competition. He is a tough old Cypress Pirate that fought hard to stay with his family. Greg&#39;s formal education was at the University of Utah, where he earned a Bachelor&#39;s in Business/Accounting. This led him to be employed by Baker Hughes Inc for 29 years. He traveled all over the world training people and implementing SAP. He had a great colleague and buddy, Harish Parmar. Together they solved many problems at Baker Hughes.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px;">When Greg retired, he was a fun-loving Grandpa, helping tend all the grandchildren when they were little. He always stayed busy playing golf, tennis, fishing, hunting, and riding bikes with his friends and family. We always had a beautiful garden and yard. It was labor of love for us both to enjoy together.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px;">Being a devout member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he served in many callings. His favorite calling was as a Second Counselor in the Union Fourth Ward Bishopric. He really loved this calling and the ward family meant so much to him. Serving others and his Heavenly Father was a source of great enjoyment for him. Greg loved all people and was a loving and forgiving man.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px;">Funeral services will be held Monday, October 25, 2021, 11:00 a.m. at the Telford Ward, 1834 East Creek Road (7995 South).&nbsp; A visitation will be held Sunday, October 24, 2021 at Cannon Mortuary, 2460 East Bengal Blvd. (7600 S.) from 6:00-8:00 p.m. and the day of the service at the church from 10:00-10:45 a.m.&nbsp; Interment Elysian Burial Garden.</span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:18px;"><em>Rest in Peace love, and may God be with you until we meet again.</em></span></p>
December 16, 1947 - October 19, 202112/16/194710/19/2021
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Duane W Moss
October 27, 2021
Greg's passing has been a total emotional shock. I haven't kept in touch with Greg since our 50 year, 1966 class reunion for Cyprus High. I had the privilege of playing basketball, football and track with him, who I consider an amazing athlete. He was equally one of the ... Continue Reading
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Steve reiter
October 25, 2021
Greg was a neighbor of ours growing up in west valley. When they moved he still supported our family when it came to weddings or missions. Rest In Peace and prayers to your family
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reiter family
October 25, 2021
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reiter family
October 25, 2021
Susan and boys we (Reiters) heard about greg and we are so sorry for you loss. We have so many good memories of greg. We were very fond of him and the friendship we had with him as old neighbors and very good friends. We love you Gardners and we always will. Love the Rei... Continue Reading
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Gordon Linder
October 24, 2021
I was so sorry to hear of Greg's passing. I went through school with him in Magna and graduated with him at Cyprus. My condolences to all of his family.
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Paul and Wanda
October 24, 2021
Greg was a vital part of our scouting experience with some of the worlds best scouts and the greatest leader imaginable (Mike Norton). Greg was always down for an adventure in the Utah wilderness. We had unforgettable hikes in Zion with Greg. He seemed to be an effortles... Continue Reading
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Paul and Wanda
October 24, 2021
Greg with yet another catch
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Paul and Wanda
October 24, 2021
Greg in the Uintas
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Paul and Wanda
October 24, 2021
Happy Hiker in Zion Narrows
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Paul and Wanda
October 24, 2021
Greg leading the way!