Louise F. Gardiner, 99

Louise Frances Gardiner (Aber) passed into the arms of her Savior, Jesus, on May 7, 2026. 

Louise was born to George & Elizabeth Aber on Oct. 5, 1926, in Doty Hill, Pa., into a large blended family of nine children. The family later expanded to 11 with the arrival of Louise and her brother, Georgie. Her father, George, passed away when Louise was 4 1/2 years old, leaving life difficult for the family. 

Having little, Louise worked her way through high school, living and working for a Jewish family in nearby Elmira, N.Y. 

She and Harry Dave Gardiner met when introduced by Dave's Navy mate on Nov. 10, 1946. After a whirlwind courtship, where Dave swept Louise off her feet, they married Jan. 12, 1947. They were married for 69 years when Dave died.

Shortly after marrying, they traveled west to Newport, Wash., where they lived 58 years before moving to Coeur d'Alene. During their years in Newport, they raised six children and fostered 75 more. 

Louise loved the Lord and knew Him as her personal Savior. She prayed for her family and all others to know Him as well. Louise was the family prayer warrior. Her life verses were Proverbs 3:5-6. 

Very active in her church, she was involved in Women's Mission Society, many other groups, and babysat for the MOPS group. She was a great cook and loved to be surrounded by family. 

Louise was preceded in death by her husband, Dave; her parents; all her siblings; and two of her sons-in-law. 

She is survived by her children, Bonnie Sentman, Peggy Kirkman (Kenneth), Jonathan Gardiner (Nancy), Grace Trudnowski (Timothy), Theresa Kinnan (Lloyd), Brian Gardiner (Susan); 17 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren. 

A celebration of life will be held Aug. 22, 2026, at 11 a.m. in building 2 at The Heart of the City Church, located at: 772 W. Kathleen Ave, Coeur d'Alene, ID.

Visit Louise's memorial and sign her online guestbook at www.englishfuneralchapel.com.