Walter Harris Gardner, 78, was born on June 29, 1940 to S.H. Gardner and Mary Lou (Venable) Gardner in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Walter passed from this life in Norman, Oklahoma on March 12, 2019.
Walter attended Oklahoma State University as well as The University of Central Oklahoma. He was a homebody and enjoyed reading, cooking, and making jewelry.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Lou Ann Gardner Martz; and brother Dr. William Robert Gardner.
He is survived by his daughters: Sarah Lewis, Kelley Nottingham and husband Dave Nottingham, Laura Bowman and husband John Bowman. His sisters Helen Gardner of Norman, Oklahoma; and Clara Sue Forrester of Weatherford, Texas; and brother Dr. Bennett T and Diane Gardner of Estes Park, Colorado. Granddaughter Marissa Lewis. Great grandchildren: Bryson and Blakelee. As well as numerous nieces and nephews and extended family.