Obituary

Loving wife, daughter, sister, aunt, and niece, Molly Gardiner passed away at home on the evening of January 18th, 2016. Molly was born on May 10, 1955, the second of five children born to Joseph and Patricia Mallahan. She attended Assumption Catholic School, Bellingham High School, and Central Washington University.
Molly was a woman of faith, resilience, perseverance, and beauty. She valued and devoted a major part of her life to working for small companies that she honored for their work ethic. She was an integral and valued employee. From her first summer job in the berry fields of Lynden, to the Golden Rule Department Store, to Bellingham Travel, Jane’s Paper Place in Sun Valley, Molly finished her much loved career as the office manager/bookkeeper for Gary’s Men’s and Women’s Wear. She was well respected, funny, sincere, and incredibly giving to each member of her work families.
Molly married Woody Gardiner on June 27th, 1997. Together they made their home in Sun Valley, Idaho, returning to Whatcom County in 2004. They shared a love for their home and gardens and especially their dog Maxi. Molly and Woody enjoyed their many travels together especially sharing their love of beautiful sunrises and sunsets. A warm climate was always their friend.
Molly will be remembered as a wonderful hostess, a loyal friend and neighbor. She and Woody loved to gather family and friends at their table. She was an inspiration to all, especially her nieces and nephews whom she loved like her own.
Molly will be deeply missed by her husband Woody, her mother Patricia Mallahan, and her aunt Barbara Arms. Also surviving are step-son and family Skooter and Nina Gardiner, Katie, Nick, and Vance. Step-daughter Stacey Cannon. Sisters and families Barbara and Gary Lupo, Joe, Peggy, Taylor and Addie, Peter and Laura Lupo, Shane and Bradley, Nick and Margaret and Anthony Lupo.
Peggy and Gary Stephens, Samantha, Lily and Alex Stephens, Jody and Eric Morgan, Claire, Emma, Russell, and Jack Morgan. Brother and family Tom and Sally Mallahan, T.J., Jake, Hana, Sara, and Natalie. Molly was preceded in death by her father Joe Mallahan and her mother-in-law Rosie Gardiner.
With great admiration and appreciation, Molly’s family would like to thank the staff of PeachHealth Cancer Care Center, Whatcom Hospice, and Molly’s in-home caregiving team. Our deepest thanks to her dear friend and constant champion, her Hospice nurse Brooke.
Molly’s faith and courage and grace will forever remain in the hearts of family and friends who loved her. A memorial mass will be held Friday January 22, 2016 at 12:00 PM in Assumption Church, 2116 Cornwall Ave, Bellingham, WA.
Memorials in Molly’s name may be made to Whatcom Hospice Foundation 2901 Squalicum Parkway, Belingham, WA 98225.