Harriett Louise “Jo” Gardiner, 86, of Richland, passed away January 16, 2006 in Richland. She was born April 8, 1919 in Port Townsend, WA to John and Harriett Heath Dobbs. Mrs. Gardiner lived in the Tri-Cities for 55 years and was a member of All Saints Episcopal Church.

Harriett is survived by sons John “Jack” Gardiner and wife Yvonne, and Lee “Scotty” Gardiner and wife Betty; daughter-in-law Patricia Evans; sister Florence Brandenberry; 5 grandchildren and 8 step-grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren and 13 step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by husband Lee R. Gardiner, and by son Charles “Chuck” Gardiner.

Memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, January 23, 2006 at All Saints Episcopal Church. Memorial contributions may be made to All Saints Episcopal Church, 1322 Kimball Ave., Richland, WA 99354.

Thanks to four surviving friends over the past 55 years: Grace Madson of Richland, Alicia Asmund of Richland, Jessie Courtney of Roseville, CA, and Virginia Reed of Escondido, CA. Special thanks to Grace and Alicia, who were always there when Jo needed them.