Dana Lee (Forbes) Gardner

Services were held

Dana Lee (Forbes) Gardner
Dana Gardner age 79 of Skiatook, Oklahoma went to be with her Lord and Savior Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at the Journey Home in Bartlesville, Oklahoma.

Dana was born December 26, 1943 north of Skiatook, Oklahoma to Elbert and Irene (Hendryx) Forbes. She grew up and received her education in Skiatook and graduated from Skiatook High School in 1962. She married Darrel Gardner at Avant House Of Prayer on June 22, 1962. They made their home in Avant, Oklahoma until 1971 then making their home north of Skiatook, Oklahoma. Dana attended Avant House Of Prayer and sang in the choir. She later attended The Church Of God in Skiatook. She enjoyed singing, cooking, and being with her family.

Dana was preceded in death by her father and mother Elbert and Irene Forbes, sister Wathena Tanner, father-in-law and mother-in-law Earl and Monta Gardner.

Dana is survived by her husband of 61 years Darrel Gardner, son Dean Gardner, daughter Dixie Osburn, grandsons Ethan Osburn and Chaz Gardner, and host of other relatives and friends.