"Sorry to hear Rose passing away. I can remember all of the times spent at your house, racing, baking pizza sized cookies and just horsing around. Your mom always made me feel welcome. She was such a good person."
– Bruce Schmitt, Family Friend,
Kennewick, WA, Feb 23, 2021
"My heart goes out to Paula, Bruce, Byron and all of the wonderful Gardner family. Your mother was a kind and caring person and I remember her as a woman of great patience as a guest in her home during all those early racing years. My prayers are with you all. God bless each of you.
Mark Rosenwinkel"
– Mark Rosenwinkel, Friend,
Villa Park, IL, Feb 22, 2021