Remembering Kim Gardner

Kim Gardner was a Truck Driver in Nephi, Utah.

He began his employment at National Vinyl Products in December 2019 and then transitioned to Barrette Outdoor Living in October. We are hoping this page will, in some way, provide support for his family during this terrible time for them.

The following is from Kim's obituary, and paints a picture of a loving, funny, adventurous man who had a true love of life - please help if you can :

Our amazing, sarcastic, spunky, funny, incredible father, brother, uncle, and friend Kim C. Gardner was tragically taken from us in a traffic accident while exploring the world, he went on to experience his next journey on December 17th, 2021. He was born on February 17th, 1974, to Mack and Lynette Gardner. He spent most of his life in Payson, Utah. He married Tena Shelley (later divorced). She brought with her two daughters, Brittanie and Baylie, together they completed their family with their son, Brevin Mack. To Kim his children and family were his world. They meant everything to him.

Kim had one of the most contagious laughs, and incredible dancing skills; to say he had 2 left feet would discount the other 4 that would randomly appear. He would sing constantly and always off key, but he still would share his talents with everyone he met. He may have had a great voice, but because he could never be serious, we will never know. His sarcasm would keep you laughing for days.

Kim was an adventurous man always looking for his next journey, whether it be traveling the world with rockstars, opening barber shops and bars, or building a self-sustaining homestead for his family. He loved the ocean, swimming, deep sea fishing, and boating. He always had his eyes open looking for excitement!

Kim is survived by his children Brittanie (Shaydon) Johansen, Baylie (Dallas) Jones, and Brevin Mack Gardner; three grandchildren, Olivia, Trenton, and Alexis; sister, Karen Pedockie; brother, Kelly (Dee) Gardner; and many loving aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and numerous friends. He was preceded in death by his father Mack, grandfather Max, grandmothers Erma and Louisa, uncles Floyd and Winston and cousin, Mandi.