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OLIVER DYLE GARDNER
Date of Passing: Apr 13, 2017
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryOLIVER DYLE GARDNER 1927 - 2017 Peacefully on Thursday, April 13, 2017, Oliver passed away at the Misericordia Health Centre. Oliver was predeceased by his wife Evelyn, son Marshall, and sister Clarice "Sis". He will be lovingly remembered by his son Lance (Lise), stepdaughter Faridat (Efa), daughter-in-law Carol, and grandchildren Drew, Jana, Greg, Jeremy, Sam, Efa Jr., Daniel (Kaitlyn), and Shireen, as well as Vera, and his brothers Clarence (Bernice), Rob "Jug", and Morris "Sap". Oliver was born in Nashville, Tennessee and moved to Winnipeg in 1946 to work for CP Rail. After retiring from CP Rail in 1960, he joined the Winnipeg Transit as a bus driver. After many years of proud and dedicated service, he retired from the Winnipeg Transit in 1992. In 1976 he married Evelyn and they enjoyed many years of travelling the world, discovering new places and enjoying friends and family. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Ave., Winnipeg. For those who wish to sign the online Guest Book please visit our website. Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 204-885-9715.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 18, 2017
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
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For several years Oliver and I sat next to each other in the choir at First Mennonite Church. I remember him struggling to wrap his tongue around some of the selections we sang in German, Latin and even Russian. He told me many times that his favourites were the gospel tunes he grew up with. During one of our chats I went on and on about the Fairfield Four being one of my favourite gospel groups. Oliver listed patiently and when I finally shut shut he just said quietly "Yes, I remember seeing them often when they were just a young gospel group singing in the Fairfield Baptist Church in Nashville". I realized then that there was no need for me to introduce the Four to Oliver, but he was a patient listener. Oliver was always a gentleman and he will be missed. - Posted by: David Ediger (Friend) on: Apr 18, 2017
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On behalf of the First Mennonite Church Choir I offer condolences to the family of Oliver who sang with our choir for several years. Oliver sang in the baritone section and was a friendly face for all. He always had an upbeat greeting and comment for his fellow choristers. - Posted by: First Mennonite Church Choir - Lori Klassen () on: Apr 18, 2017
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I'm so sorry for your families loss. Thinking of you all. - Posted by: Dave Purpur (Friend of Marshall's) on: Apr 18, 2017
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Oliver was a Fantastic Gentleman. He was kind-hearted and friendly. Always with a warm smile on his face. On behalf of Beatrice and myself, we would like to extend to his entire family our warmest of condolences. - Posted by: Nae(Ny) (Friend) on: Apr 18, 2017
