Wayne Gardiner

Mr. David “Wayne” Gardiner of Smithsburg, MD (formerly Frederick) passed away on June 7, 2022. He was born on September 13, 1959 in Olney, MD to the late David Carlson Gardiner and Ruth Carolyn King Gardiner of Frederick, MD. Wayne was a kind, fun loving, sweet person with a charming personality, delightful smile, and a wonderful sense of humor. He loved his family, music, dancing, camping, theater plays, and attending church. Wayne enjoyed taking car rides to State Parks and eating picnic lunches with his sister Judi & brother Randy. His favorite song to sing while riding in the car was Amazing Grace. He was very close to his sister Judi who was his legal guardian and advocate of his care for many years. Wayne is survived by his siblings: Judilyn Arnold (JR) of Jefferson MD, Randy Gardiner and Janet Gardiner, both of Frederick MD. Nieces Chasity Myers (Brandon) and Brittany Sentelle (David) both of Jefferson, MD; and great nephews & nieces. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Teresa Gardiner. Family and friends will be received on Monday, June 13, 2022 from 10-11 am followed by the Funeral service in the Etchison Memorial Chapel of Keeney and Basford PA Funeral Home, 106 East Church Street in Frederick. Reverend William Carpenter will officiate. Interment will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Frederick, MD.