Birth date: Jan 8, 1951 Death date: Aug 14, 2018
Douglass Sparks Gardner, a kind son, brother, father and grandfather, passed away at the PeachTree Place assisted living community at the age of 67 on August 14th of 2018. He is survived by son Paul Robert (Emma) Gardner, daughter Read Obituary
Debbie and I are in Toronto on a Church mission. Otherwise we would have seen you at the viewing/funeral. Doug lives on in a different arena, but still as a kind, thoughtful, compassionate, intelligent and faithful man. I am grateful that he and Turid are joyfully reunited. Bob Burton
When I first moved to Norway I remember being at church and Douglas was one of the first people to welcome me but this happened each week. When I was alone and at the lowest point of my life Douglas was there. Opening their home to me and helping me to know that I wasn't alone and if I needed anything he was there. Both Douglas and Turid were shining examples of the Saviours love and my life is much richer because of Douglas's example and caring. When I think of Douglas I will always remember the kindness he showed me and I hope that one day I could be just like him.
Douglas helped me get a job when I came back to Norway after living in Australia. He became my boss, my bishop and my commute companion.
He helped me in a very difficult and painful situation when I went through a painful divorce with a lot of drama.
One time my back went out, and I could not move at all, so he and another brother had to kneel on my bed to be able to give me a blessing.
If I ever needed any help, like moving from one place to another, he would always be there to help me out, together with Turid.
After Turid passed away I tried to visit when I was in Hønefoss. We shared some good memories of her while going for a walk with the dog.
