Final tributes to the life of Mrs. Annie D. Gardner were given at the First ward chapel last Thursday afternoon. The invocation was by John F. Warner, after which the choir sang "O My Father," with Mrs. Lois Rowe conducting. The first speaker, Mrs. Annie Paulsen gave a biography of Mrs. Gardner and told of her many accomplishments and services rendered. A duet, "O Mother Mine," was given by Mrs. Verda Tuckett and Mrs. Lenore Measom, accompanied by Mrs. Beckstrom. Ed. M. Rowe was the next speaker and paid high tribute to the life of Mrs. Gardner. Ed. Williams, accompanied by Mrs. Thelma McKell, sang an old Welsh hymn, "All Through the Night."
Bishop Wm. C. Beckstrom told of her life as a home, church and community worker. A duet, "Beautiful Sunset," was rendered by Mrs. Nelda Christensen and Mrs. Leah Webb, accompanied by Mrs. Thelma McKell. Pres. Wells T. Brockbank spoke of her life and read tributes which had been written by each of her six daughters. The closing remarks were given by Charles Hone of the First ward Bishopric, who presided at the services.
The closing song, "Sometime We'll Understand," was sung by the choir, and the benediction was pronounced by John K. Johnson. The grave in the City cemetery was dedicated by Pres. Henry A. Gardner.
The family of Mrs. Annie D. Gardner wishes to thank all those who assisted them in any way during the illness and death of their mother.
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