Bae B. Gardner, author and educator, dies at 82

Renowned Utah author, educator and administrator Bae B. Gardner, who served as assistant director of the University of Utah's Hinckley Institute of Politics for 23 years, passed away this week at the age of 82.

Ms. Gardner, who authored many books on policy and other topics, including the biography of institute founder Robert Henry Hinckley, began working there in 1968 and served under J.D. Williams, R.J. Snow, and former Salt Lake City Mayor Ted Wilson. She was sometimes described as the nuts and bolts of the organization.

Current director Kirk Jowers said she was a great mother, friend, cheerleader, mentor and confidant.

"The Hinckley Institute and I will forever be grateful for the legacy she established and the love she exhibited during her incredible years of service at the Hinckley Institute," he said.

A viewing will be held on Saturday, Feb. 23, at 11 a.m. and a funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. at the Foothill 7th Ward chapel, 2215 E. Roosevelt Ave., in Salt Lake City.

In lieu of flowers, the Gardner family has suggested that donations be made to the Bae B. Gardner Internship for Public Policy, which was established in 1990 and is administered by the Hinckley Institute of Politics. For more information, call 801-581-8501.