Our condolences are with the family of long-time parishioner Bill Gardner, who passed on October 14, 2024. A graduate of Sacred Heart Academy, Bill and Betty (Quarterman) were married over 66 years. Bill, along with brother Jim, owned many businesses in Vinita, most notably Eddie's Grocery. Bill was a member of the Vinita Lions Club and Vinita Jaycees, and served on the Board of Directors for the Boys Ranch in Oklahoma. Rosary is October 17 at 6 pm at Highsmith Funeral Home with visitation following. Funeral Mass is Saturday, October 19 at 10 am at St. Frances of Rome parish in Langley, with Fr. Valentine Ndebilie officiating, with burial to follow in Fairview Cemetery of Vinita.