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Ronnie L. Gardner Battle Creek Ronnie L. Gardner, 54, of Battle Creek, passed away Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at his home after a strong battle with cancer. He was born August 24, 1954 in Battle Creek, Michigan the son of Bernard and Anne (Hayes) Gardner. Ronnie was a 1972 graduate of Bellevue High School where he participated in all sports, and attended Kellogg Community College for two years. He worked at the Eaton Corporation for several years and then in 1978 began working for the U.S. Postal Service as a mail carrier until his retirement in 2006. He was a member of First Assembly of God of Battle Creek. Ronnie played in several softball leagues over the years and was an avid golfer. He really enjoyed traveling. He especially enjoyed the family gatherings, attending sporting events, Tiger baseball games, MSU games and Michigan games. Family camping trips at Eagle Lake and Lake Michigan were a favorite. On August 21, 1987 he was united in marriage to the former Kathy L. Beadle, who survives. Also surviving are three children: Lauren (Chris) Pontoni of St. Marys, FL, Brett (Stephanie) Gardner of Columbus, IN, and Ashley Lynn Gardner of Kalamazoo; two grandchildren; his mother: Anne Gardner of Bellevue; two brothers: Jerry (Arlene) Gardner of Eugene, OR and Randy (Sherri) Gardner of Bellevue; several nieces and nephews; father and mother-in-law: Jerry and Sophie Beadle; sister-in-law: Kerri (Gary) Nephew; and his special dog, Heidi. He was preceded in death by his father. The family will receive friends at the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home on Sunday from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday at the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home with Pastor Mark Jarvie officiating. Interment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Shriners Hospital or Lifespan Good Samaritan Hospice Care.

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Published by Battle Creek Enquirer on Oct. 31, 2008.

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Andrea Metes-Wilamowski

November 5, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the entire family. If you ever need anything, we are a phone call away.

Mark & Andrea Wilamowski
Kyle Metes-Randolph

Dorothy Kajcienski

November 4, 2008

Anne I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your son. Sometimes it seems the pain is almost too much to bare,somehow we get through it.
I haven't seen you in a long time but I have not forgotten our friendship from Kellogg's.
My sympathy is with you.

K Webber

November 3, 2008

To the Ron Gardner Family;

Ron was our mail carrier at AAA Michigan for many years. We always enjoyed seeing his happy smiling face each day. He was such a great guy, always cheerful even on snowy or rainey days.

Ron fought a long difficult battle which was to be commended. Our deepest sympathies go out to his family, and may you be at peace knowing he is no longer in pain and in a better place to watch over you.

Ruth (Herman) Beardslee

November 3, 2008

The Family of Ronnie Gardner:
From kindergarten right on through graduation, Ronnie was an important member of our class. His eyes always seemed to sparkle, and it seems he always had a smile for everyone. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
May God be with you in this time of loss and may you turn to Him for comfort and solace, and rest in the knowledge that you will be reunited on that Great Day.

Prayerfully,

Jim Lennon

November 1, 2008

Ron & I were good friends in High School. I have many fond memories of our times together in class, and on and off the field. I was sorry to hear of his death, and trust God will sustain you during this time.
Jim Lennon

Barb & Denny Bietsch

October 31, 2008

We were so sorry to read about Ron's death. We always enjoyed sitting and talking to you and Ron at the sporting events that Ashley & Val played. He was a wonderful, fun person. You have our deepest sympathy.

Terri Curry

October 31, 2008

Family was definately important to Ronnie. I have many fond memories of family gatherings, especially the times we spent around the kitchen table playing cards with Ron, Mom and Aunt Babe!

When I think of you, Ron, I think of the joy you brought...
And so today I thought
I'd stop and say,
My thoughts and prayers are with
the family today.

May the Lord bless you and keep you: May the Lord make His face shine upon you and be gracious unto you; May the Lord lift up His countance upon you and give you peace. (Numbers 6: 24-26)

Terri (Gardner) Curry

Linda Roach

October 31, 2008

I am sorry for your loss. I don't know if you remember me or not--but I do remember you and your family. May God be with all of you.

From everyone at F&A Fabricating

October 31, 2008

To Ron's family
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Ron delivered our mail for several years and would always come through our door with a big smile on his face, and something nice to say. He was such a nice person and our hearts were saddened when we learned he was ill.
Please accept our condolences.

Joe @ Spas Plus

October 31, 2008

We always enjoyed getting our mail when we were on Ronnie's route! He always had a joke or a humorous comment for us and I don't think I ever saw him without a smile on his face! A character who will be missed indeed.

Kathy Whitney

October 31, 2008

I am so sorry for your loss. Your family will be in my prayers.

Kathy Frenzel-Hile

October 31, 2008

To The Ronnie Gardner Family ~ my thoughts and deepest sympathies are with you. He was a great guy and ALWAYS made me laugh. He will truly be missed by all those who knew him.

Johnny Reichel

October 31, 2008

To the Gardner Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I will always remember the Bellvue/St. Phil games and how much fun we all had. He will be greatly missed.

David Childs

October 31, 2008

In My Pocket

I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.

My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.

They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.

Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.

But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.

Patrice Larson

October 31, 2008

I am sorry to hear of your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

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