Kaye Elaine Gardner
January 19, 1945 - November 18, 2012
Kaye Elaine Gardner
Kaye Elaine Gardner, 67, died of natural causes at her home on Sunday, November 18, 2012. She was born in Baton Rouge, LA, while her father was serving in the Army Corp of Engineers. Kaye was a 1963 graduate of Roswell High and earned a degree in Psychology from the University of Arizona.
In early adulthood, Kaye was an outgoing free spirit, bringing out the best in others. Kaye lived on both the east and west coasts of the US and spent eight years in Paris, France.
Kaye returned to live in Roswell in 1988 and was a companion to her mother, Geneva Bruin Gardner, who preceded her in death in the spring of this year. Her father, Thomas Louis Gardner, Jr., passed away in 1964.
She is survived by her three sisters, Mary Gardner, Nancy Gardner, Sally Gardner Giannini and her husband Bob; nephew, Ryan Gardner Smith and his wife Katrina Tomas and their two children; her niece, Jocelyn Price Smith and her husband Peter Greydanus and their soon- to- be daughter; Uncle James L. Bruin; and cousins, Jay and Barbara Bruin.
A graveside service is scheduled for 11 am on Friday, November 23, 2012, at South Park Cemetery.
Dr. Doug Mills of the First United Methodist Church will officiate. Kaye will lie in state at Ballard Funeral Home on Wednesday, November 21, 2012, from 1:00 to 7:00 pm and on Thursday, November 22, 2012, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm.
The family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Roswell Symphony, 1717 W. 2nd St. #205, Roswell, NM 88201.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Ballard Funeral Home and Crematory. An online registry can be accessed at www.ballardfuneralhome.com .
Kaye & I were playmates from early childhood. She was one of my very best friends all through grammer school, junior high and high school. She and I frequently got in trouble together because she was always daring me to do somethin, and I couldn't resist. One time we were throwing water ballooons in the street near her house, and got some guy in a mercedes convertible who stopped the car and chased us into her house where her dad protected us. Her parents always got a kick out of our antics whereas my parents wanted me to be a "proper young lady". I was really looking forward to seeing her again as we had fallen completely out of touch. She was very smart and so funny that I would laugh until I couldn't get my breathe. I am sadden by her loss. During our freshman year away at college, she had a nervous breakdown, and at Christmas I stood outside her bedroom door and begged her to talk to me. She never would. I feel so sad at what became of her life. I hope that it gave her some comfort and joy. Valerie Aston Kobal
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Kaye Elaine Gardner
January 19, 1945 - November 18, 2012
Kaye Elaine Gardner
Kaye Elaine Gardner, 67, died of natural causes at her home on Sunday, November 18, 2012. She was born in Baton Rouge, LA, while her father was serving in the Army Corp of Engineers. Kaye was a 1963 graduate of Roswell High and earned a degree in Psychology from the University of Arizona.
In early adulthood, Kaye was an outgoing free spirit, bringing out the best in others. Kaye lived on both the east and west coasts of the US and spent eight years in Paris, France.
Kaye returned to live in Roswell in 1988 and was a companion to her mother, Geneva Bruin Gardner, who preceded her in death in the spring of this year. Her father, Thomas Louis Gardner, Jr., passed away in 1964.
She is survived by her three sisters, Mary Gardner, Nancy Gardner, Sally Gardner Giannini and her husband Bob; nephew, Ryan Gardner Smith and his wife Katrina Tomas and their two children; her niece, Jocelyn Price Smith and her husband Peter Greydanus and their soon- to- be daughter; Uncle James L. Bruin; and cousins, Jay and Barbara Bruin.
A graveside service is scheduled for 11 am on Friday, November 23, 2012, at South Park Cemetery.
Dr. Doug Mills of the First United Methodist Church will officiate. Kaye will lie in state at Ballard Funeral Home on Wednesday, November 21, 2012, from 1:00 to 7:00 pm and on Thursday, November 22, 2012, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm.
The family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Roswell Symphony, 1717 W. 2nd St. #205, Roswell, NM 88201.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Ballard Funeral Home and Crematory. An online registry can be accessed at www.ballardfuneralhome.com .
Valerie Aston (Kobal)
Kaye & I were playmates from early childhood. She was one of my very best friends all through grammer school, junior high and high school. She and I frequently got in trouble together because she was always daring me to do somethin, and I couldn't resist. One time we were throwing water ballooons in the street near her house, and got some guy in a mercedes convertible who stopped the car and chased us into her house where her dad protected us. Her parents always got a kick out of our antics whereas my parents wanted me to be a "proper young lady". I was really looking forward to seeing her again as we had fallen completely out of touch. She was very smart and so funny that I would laugh until I couldn't get my breathe. I am sadden by her loss. During our freshman year away at college, she had a nervous breakdown, and at Christmas I stood outside her bedroom door and begged her to talk to me. She never would. I feel so sad at what became of her life. I hope that it gave her some comfort and joy. Valerie Aston Kobal