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Mary Gardner Obituary

Mary Ann Gardner, 58 ESCONDIDO -- Beloved Wife, Grandmother, Daughter, Sister, and Aunt went home to be with Jesus on Tuesday, September 14, 2010. She was born on March 23, 1952 in Sonoma, Calif. She loved her family and friends, but more than anything, she loved her six year old grandsons, Josh and Ryan Thomas. Mary was preceded in death by her father, Duane Muns. She is survived by her husband, William Gardner; mother, Marilyn Muns; daughter, Ladella Thomas; grandsons; sisters, Patricia, Carol (Lin), Margaret (Dave), and Linda; and nieces, and nephews. A Celebration of her life will be at a later date. Sign the Guest Book online obits.nctimes.com

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Published by North County Times on Sep. 23, 2010.

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LaDella Thomas

October 14, 2010

You'll always be with me in the faces of our precious boys. I miss you every minute of every day, Mom.

Grandma's Boys, Josh and Ryan

LaDella Thomas

October 14, 2010

bill gardner

September 30, 2010

love ya alyays bill

September 23, 2010

Carol i am so sorry for your loss. my prayers are with you and Lin as you go through this

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