LYNN M. GARDNER
1915- 1980
Tireless Worker

Lynn was born in Ohio. She married Lee Gardner in Tokyo, Japan while he was in the military. They moved to California in 1959.

Lynn became interested in archery while taking her son and his friends to tournaments. She shot for several years but it was not her shooting ability that endeared Lynn to California Archers.

From 1973 to 1979 Lynn with Lee owned and published the Pacific Coast Bowhunter. Under their guidance the PCB. As it was commonly called became the archery publication to read.

Lynn was a do'er. She was involved in all aspects of archery in California. She championed archery wherever it was needed, be it to help a club secure a range, run a state tournament or speak at a banquet. She contributed many hours to The Southern California City of Hope tournament, which generated many thousands of dollars for that institution. Lynn also served as:
Secretary Valley West Archers- 1966
Secretary California Archery Association-1967-1968
CBH-SAA 2nd Vice-President for target 1974-1977
CBH-SAA 1st Vice-President 1978-1980

Lynn also served as President of Archery Incorporated and was one of the co-founders of California Archery Hall of Fame, serving as its treasurer.

From 1967 to her passing in 1980 Lynn Gardner was a dynamic voice for archery throughout California. For her efforts she was awarded a life membership in CBH and SAA and received it's highest award, The CBH and SAA Medal of Honor.

Lynn Gardner-A love affair with archery.

Inducted 1982