Eileen Jeannette Gardiner Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of Eileen Jeannette Gardiner in Centennial, Colorado. Eileen, born on January 1, 1925, passed away on July 26, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Eileen Jeannette Gardiner to pay them a last tribute.
Family, friends, and acquaintances remember Eileen for her warmth, thoughtfulness, and the moments shared together. While she will be deeply missed, the influence she had on the lives around her remains. Loved ones will reflect on the time spent together. Eileen’s memory will live on in the hearts of friends and family, a lasting reminder of the connections and experiences she brought to the world.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Detlef Backen and Florence Keay; her siblings, John Horace Backen and Margaretha Gertrude Workman; her nephew Charles R. Mattlin; and her great-nephew Steven Peter Buch.
She is survived by: her grandchildren, Phillip Buch of Alabama and Diana Buch; her granddaughter-in-law Amy Buch of Colorado; her daughter-in-law Elizabeth Buch of Texas; her nieces, Candace Fasl, Charlotte Hayes and Jackie Sweetland; and her nephew Ronald Backen. She is also survived by many great-nieces, great-nephews, extended family members, and dear friends.
