Virginia Elisabeth Gardner Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Virginia Elisabeth Gardner (Columbia, Missouri), who passed away on July 29, 2020, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Virginia Elisabeth Gardner to show support.

She was loved and cherished by many people including : her parents, Carl and Gretchen (Welch); her son Peter Gardner of Minneapolis, MN; her stepchildren, Jason and JoAnna Shear; and her siblings, Carl Swartz of Boise, ID, Ellen Swartz-Pappas of Columbia, MO, Peter Swartz of Colorado Springs, CO, Associates and Literature.

In lieu of flowers, please consider honoring her love of nature by donating to the organization below.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Heartland Cremation & Burial Society

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August 17, 2020

Bob Hitt wrote a sympathy message

“Dear family of Ginnie, I spent many years working alongside Ginnie at the University of MO-Hospital on the Pediatrics Unit. She was a fireball full of wonderful ideas and cared deeply for those she loved. Thank you for sharing her with so many people. She will certainly be missed. Theresa (Schulte) Hitt”

August 16, 2020

Leslie Ferguson wrote a sympathy message

“Dear Peter and family, I just learned of Ginny’s passing and it made my heart sad. ! I have known her since 1974 when we both taught together in the hospital school at UMC. I have so many wonderful memories from that time in our lives! She was one of those people you could never forget once you’d met her. She had more energy and enthusiasm for life than anyone I’ve ever known. I tried to write a few memories but this site limits what is posted. Ginny will be missed. Leslie Ferguson”