About Garde Gardom
Lived 1924 – 2013 (aged 88). Garde Gardom was a Canadian lawyer and politician.
Garde Basil Gardom, (July 17, 1924 – June 18, 2013) was a Canadian politician, lawyer, and the 26th Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia.
Early life Gardom was born in Banff, Alberta on July 17, 1924. He grew up in the Fraser Valley of British Columbia, and attended secondary school in Vancouver. He obtained his BA and LLB degrees from the University of British Columbia. During his undergraduate years, he played varsity basketball for the Thunderbirds and was an active member of the BC Alpha chapter of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity.
Personal life In 1956, Gardom married Helen Eileen Mackenzie. They had five children. Gardom was a very active contributor to the 4-H community.
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Who was Garde Gardom?
Canadian politician (1924-2013)
When was Garde Gardom born?
Garde Gardom was born on 17 July 1924 in Banff.
When did Garde Gardom die?
Garde Gardom died on 18 June 2013 in Vancouver.
What was Garde Gardom's occupation?
Garde Gardom was a lawyer and politician.
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Garde Gardom was Canadian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Garde Gardom. https://biography.guide/garde-gardom/
MLA: "Garde Gardom." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/garde-gardom/.
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