Gardom was born in Banff, Alberta on July 17, 1924.[1] He grew up in the Fraser Valley of British Columbia, and attended high school in Vancouver.[2] He obtained his BA and LLB degrees from the University of British Columbia. During his undergraduate years, he played varsity basketball for the Thunderbirds[3] and was an active member of the BC Alpha Chapter of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity.[1] He then practiced law in Vancouver.
In 1987, Gardom was appointed the agent-general for British Columbia in London, England.[4] He served in that post until 1992.[2]
Lieutenant Governor
In 1995, Gardom was appointed Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia by Governor GeneralRoméo LeBlanc, on the advice of Prime Minister Jean Chrétien. He was the only non-Liberal politician to be appointed as a Lieutenant Governor during Chrétien's term (although Gardom started out his career with the Liberals). He served until 2001. In 2002 he received the Order of British Columbia.[5]
Personal life
In 1956, Gardom married Helen Eileen Mackenzie. They had five children. Gardom was a very active contributor to the 4-H community.[1]
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Escutcheon
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Supporters
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^ abcdeSimpson, Kieran (1995). The Canadian Who's who - Kieran Simpson - Google Books. ISBN9780802046857. Retrieved June 20, 2013.
^ abDrews, Keven (June 19, 2013). "Longtime B.C. politician, former lieutenant governor Garde Gardom dies at 88". The Canadian Press.
^Gardom, Garde. "Garde GARDOM Obituary". Legacy.com. Vancouver Sun. Retrieved June 8, 2014.
^ abc. Archived from the original on October 25, 2018. Retrieved January 26, 2019.
^Who's who in the West: A Biographical Dictionary of Noteworthy Men and Women ... - Google Books. 2004. ISBN9780837909356. Retrieved June 20, 2013.
^"Garde Gardom, former lieutenant-governor and MLA, dies at age 88 - Business". Times Colonist. Retrieved June 20, 2013.
^"Gardom, Garde Basil [Individual]". The Office of the Secretary to the Governor General.
External links
Garde Gardom on B.C. Government House website
January 29, 2023
garde, gardom, garde, basil, gardom, july, 1924, june, 2013, canadian, politician, lawyer, 26th, lieutenant, governor, british, columbia, honourableqc, obc26th, lieutenant, governor, british, columbiain, office, april, 1995, september, 2001monarchelizabeth, ii. Garde Basil Gardom QC OBC July 17 1924 June 18 2013 was a Canadian politician lawyer and the 26th Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia The HonourableGarde GardomQC OBC26th Lieutenant Governor of British ColumbiaIn office April 21 1995 September 25 2001MonarchElizabeth IIGovernors GeneralRomeo LeBlancAdrienne ClarksonPremierMichael HarcourtGlen ClarkDan MillerUjjal DosanjhGordon CampbellPreceded byDavid LamSucceeded byIona CampagnoloMember of the British Columbia Legislative Assembly for Vancouver Point GreyIn office September 12 1966 October 22 1986Serving with Pat McGeerPreceded byRobert BonnerRalph Raymond LoffmarkSucceeded byKim CampbellPersonal detailsBornGarde Basil Gardom 1924 07 17 July 17 1924Banff AlbertaDiedJune 19 2013 2013 06 19 aged 88 Vancouver British ColumbiaNationalityCanadianPolitical partySocial Credit 1974 Liberal Party 1966 1974 Spouse s Theresa Helen Eileen Mackenziem February 11 1956Alma materUniversity of British Columbia Contents 1 Early life 2 Political career 2 1 Lieutenant Governor 3 Personal life 4 Death 5 Arms 6 References 7 External linksEarly life EditGardom was born in Banff Alberta on July 17 1924 1 He grew up in the Fraser Valley of British Columbia and attended high school in Vancouver 2 He obtained his BA and LLB degrees from the University of British Columbia During his undergraduate years he played varsity basketball for the Thunderbirds 3 and was an active member of the BC Alpha Chapter of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity 1 He then practiced law in Vancouver Political career EditGardom was elected to the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia in the constituency of Vancouver Point Grey in the general elections of 1966 1969 1972 1975 1979 and 1983 1 Originally a Liberal he joined the Social Credit party in 1974 and was appointed to the cabinet of Premier Bill Bennett in 1975 4 He held numerous ministerial positions including Attorney General Minister of Intergovernmental Relations and was the longest serving Government House Leader 1 In 1987 Gardom was appointed the agent general for British Columbia in London England 4 He served in that post until 1992 2 Lieutenant Governor Edit In 1995 Gardom was appointed Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia by Governor General Romeo LeBlanc on the advice of Prime Minister Jean Chretien He was the only non Liberal politician to be appointed as a Lieutenant Governor during Chretien s term although Gardom started out his career with the Liberals He served until 2001 In 2002 he received the Order of British Columbia 5 Personal life EditIn 1956 Gardom married Helen Eileen Mackenzie They had five children Gardom was a very active contributor to the 4 H community 1 Death EditGardom died on June 18 2013 aged 88 4 6 Arms EditCoat of arms of Garde Gardom Crest Issuant from a coronet erable Gules the rim encircled with a frieze of fleurs de lys Or an arm in armour embowed grasping a sword all Or Escutcheon Or an open book Argent bound Azure charged with a representation of the Mace of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia in bend Or between a chief dancetty of five and in base three barrulets wavy Azure Supporters On a grassy mound Vert set dexter and sinister with dogwood flowers Argent seeded Or and in base with Icelandic poppies proper dexter a stag Or unguled and attired and gorged with a collar Azure pendant therefrom a hurt charged with an ansul Or sinister a mare Or unguled and maned Azure gorged with a like collar charged with a stag s head affronty Or Motto GARDEZ 7 References Edit a b c d e Simpson Kieran 1995 The Canadian Who s who Kieran Simpson Google Books ISBN 9780802046857 Retrieved June 20 2013 a b Drews Keven June 19 2013 Longtime B C politician former lieutenant governor Garde Gardom dies at 88 The Canadian Press Gardom Garde Garde GARDOM Obituary Legacy com Vancouver Sun Retrieved June 8 2014 a b c Garde Gardom recalled fondly as a happy warrior with a terrific sense of humour Archived from the original on October 25 2018 Retrieved January 26 2019 Who s who in the West A Biographical Dictionary of Noteworthy Men and Women Google Books 2004 ISBN 9780837909356 Retrieved June 20 2013 Garde Gardom former lieutenant governor and MLA dies at age 88 Business Times Colonist Retrieved June 20 2013 Gardom Garde Basil Individual The Office of the Secretary to the Governor General External links EditGarde Gardom on B C Government House website Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Garde Gardom amp oldid 1134717193, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
