Irene Gardner

D. Irene Gardner, 86, passed away on November 9, 2026. Born to Wayne and Roma (Henrie) Barney on August 1, 1940 in Panguitch, Utah. Irene graduated from Weber High School. Later in life, she attended Weber State University and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree. Irene married Lew White and later divorced. She later married Rex Gardner and they later divorced.

Irene worked as a legal secretary, for the railroad, and then retired from youth corrections as a counselor. After retiring, Irene spent her time doing the things she loved. She kept her brilliant mind sharp through reading and writing. However, spending time with her family and friends was her favorite way to spend her day.

Irene was a devout member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Irene is survived by her children, Scott White and Nicole Kartchner; her brothers, Robert Barney and Leslie “Bud” Barney; her sisters, Roma Lee Peterson and Michele Harris; 5 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her son, Curtis White; her brother, Steven Barney; and her sister, Sherry Barney.

A viewing will be held on November 20th from 12:00-1:15 PM at Myers Mortuary, 845 Washington Boulevard, Ogden, Utah followed by her funeral service at 1:30. Interment at Washington Heights Memorial Park.

The service will be live streamed, to view please use this link: https://MyersMortuary.livecontrol.tv/460733be

Please help us celebrate Irene by sharing memories and uploading photos to her memorial page at https://myers-mortuary.com/obituaries/irene-gardner-nov-2026

Services entrusted to Myers Mortuary of Ogden.