Patterson Cemetery District, Stanislaus County, CA 

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Patterson Irrigator, 07/08/2010, p 6
            
Lynwood “Mayrick” Gardner
December 30, 1935 - June 29, 2010
Lynwood “Mavrick” Gardner age 74, died early Tuesday at his home in Modesto 
surrounded by family. He was born December 30, 1935 to Pennie and Floyd Gardner, 
just outside Jackson, North Carolina. After a 20 year career in the Navy, he settled in 
Patterson, CA and worked for 20 years at Westside Irrigation as a Ditch Tender who 
provided water to the Westside farmers. He was a 16 year Navy Veteran and a 4 year 
Marine Veteran. He enjoyed spending time with family and listening to his favorite 
team the Los Angeles Dodgers on the radio. He will be dearly missed by everyone who 
loved him.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Helen Luise Gardner of Modesto, his 3 sons; 
Russell Gardner of Modesto, Randy Gardner and his wife Isabel of Patterson, Richard 
Gardner and his wife, Carol of Patterson; brother, Fred Gardner of Arizona; sister, 
Barbara Balanski of Maryland; 6 grandchildren, Heather Gardner, Jonathon Gardner, 
Matthew Gardner, Mike Gardner, Richard Gardner, Maygen Gardner and 3 great 
grandchildren.
A visitation was held Tuesday, July 6th at Hillview Funeral Chapel in Patterson. A 
Graveside Service with Military Honors was held Wednesday, July 7th at San Joaquin 
Valley National Cemetery in Gustine.
Remembrances may be made to: Charity of Choice.
Services conducted by Hillview Funeral Chapel, Patterson.