Claire Francis Gardner

August 18, 1931 - December 24, 2021

Claire Francis Elizabeth Gardner passed in her Warren, Oregon home on December 24, 2021, at the age of 90. She was born on August 18, 1931, to Ethel and Arthur Flynn of Bronx, New York. After losing her mother at the young age of 11, she was registered at Our Lady of Mercy Academy for Young Ladies in Syosset, Long Island, New York and completed her education at the residence school, under the tutelage of the Sisters of Mercy. She married Lewis Gardner, and was Oregon bound in 1961 with five children. Claire and family lived in Northwest Portland for several years, ultimately landing in Scappoose, Oregon in 1968 and Warren, Oregon in 1978 where she resided until her death. Claire was employed by Montgomery Ward on Vaughn Street for 20 years, and US Bank for 10 years, retiring in 1995. Claire was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She enjoyed spoiling her beloved cat, Taffy, gardening, animals, and baking (including making family wedding cakes). She loved a good political debate and always stood up for what was right in her opinion. She enjoyed Sunday coffee and donuts with her family and will be dearly missed. She is survived by her son, Roger (Lori) Erin, Dana and Max; son, Chris (Jackie) Nicole and Samantha; son, Brian (Connie) Amy, Brooke and David; daughter, Donna (Mark), Beau and Devin; son and loving caregiver, Marc; stepdaughter, Ellen (Nathan) Tanya; stepdaughter, Debbie Jennifer and James; her niece, Nancy Froehlich; great-grandchildren, Chase, Noah, Karisa, Sailey, Tabin, Brytin, Bradin, Calin, Kaylee, Emily, Sid, Remy, and Jeffrey. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Ethel Flynn; her sister, Eileen Froehlich; and her husband, Lewis Gardner. A celebration of life will be held on February 12, 2022, at the LeBleu residence at 2:00 PM. 33006 Church Rd., Warren, OR 97053