Posted on 12/26/2018
Dorothy “Beth” Stephens Gardner passed to eternal life on December 17, 2018 in New Providence, New Jersey, surrounded by the love of her husband, children and grandchildren. The Florida native graduated Florida State University in 1963 where she was an Alpha Phi sorority sister. After meeting Midshipman Joel Gardner (USNA 1963) in 1961, she and Joel married on December 29, 1963, and began a life of travel and adventure during his 23 years in the Marine Corps and CIA living in exotic locales such as Hawaii, Bangkok, and Paris.
Beth dedicated countless hours to her creative needle crafts and origami, which she shared with many through her teaching and role as Alter Guild leader for St David's Episcopal Church in Ashburn, Virginia. Having touched many lives with her strong will, capable hands and loving heart, we will miss her more than written or spoken words can express.
A memorial service will be planned for February 2019 in Northern Virginia. For more information or to send condolences please visit www .jacobhollefuneralhome.com
Published in The Washington Post on Dec. 23, 2018