Michael Gardner Obituary
We bid farewell to Michael Gardner of Boulder, Colorado, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on February 18, 2025 at the age of 82. Michael touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As we bid farewell to this cherished soul, solace is taken in the memories held dear — the laughter shared, the wisdom imparted, the moments of quiet reflection in their presence. Though Michael may no longer walk among us, his spirit lives on in the echoes of his kindness, the warmth of his embrace, and the light of his enduring love.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Joseph T. Gardner and Elva Flynn Gardner; and his sister Sheila Gardner Mohs. He is survived by: his friend Mickey; his wife Theresa Gardner; his daughters, Christine Gould (Peter) of Boulder and Courtney Chase (Jon) of Bethesda; and his grandchildren, Bennett Gould and Mackey Chase. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews, and many dozens of friends.
A Mass will be held on Friday, February 28th 2025 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM at the St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church (808 14th St, Boulder, CO 80302).
For those who wish to express sympathy, in lieu of flowers, please consider contributing in Mickey's memory to the USTTI, the Joseph T. Gardner Scholarship Fund of Georgetown University or the Ambassador Mickey Gardner International Scholars Support Fund at the Silicon Flatirons Center of the University of Colorado Law School.
