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Tom Gardner Obituary

ESKRIDGE- Tom E. Gardner, 49, of Eskridge, KS passed away May 29, 2010 at his home. Visitation will be held from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 2nd at Christ the King Church, 85th and Wornall Rd., Kansas City, MO where the rosary will be prayed at 7:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday at Christ the King. Interment will be at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lucas Gardner Education Fund, c/o Flint Hills Bank of Eskridge, PO Box 5, Eskridge, KS 66423. Tom was born July 3, 1960 to John and Peggy Gardner. He was a graduate of Southwest High School. Tom owned and operated Gardner Contracting in Eskridge and also a successful buffalo rancher. He was preceded in death by his wife Julie M. (Ismert) Gardner; step son, Neil Farnen; brothers, Charles and Mike Gardner; a sister, Susan Young. Tom is survived by his parents, John and Peggy Gardner of Kansas City, MO; daughter, Nicole Gardner of Liberty, MO; son, Lucas Gardner of the home; step children, Andrea Love and husband Bill, Jim Farnen and wife Debbie, Marie Farnen, Beth Farnen, and Liana Farnen; mother-in-law, Katherine R. Ismert and family; sisters, Kathy West, Julie Heavner, Patty Hon and husband Dan, Margie Shatto and husband Al; brothers, Bill Gardner, Larry Gardner, and Steve Gardner; several nieces and nephews. The family extends a special thanks to fellow rancher, Wayne Copp, and the host of neighbors and friends who helped Tom during his illness.

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Published by Topeka Capital-Journal on Jun. 1, 2010.

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Amber Taylor

June 7, 2010

Luke,
You have been in my thoughts and prayers for these past months. I can't believe how much you have grown in this past year. You are so brave Luke. I haven't been able to see you much except occasionally in the hallways at school on my way to english. I have missed you, and I hope that you can come back and spend a little time here with us whenever it works out. Call me anytime you need to talk or anything. My cell is 1785-477-1746. I love ya kid. And i hope that I see you soon. Ive been thinking of you. I am always here.

Melanie and Kent Busse

June 3, 2010

Nicole and Lucas, Kent and I haven't seen either of you in a very long time. We want you to know that we keep both of you in our prayers. We both have wonderful memories of the ski and float trips we took with your dad.

Kent & Melanie Hannigan, Garry & Brenda Reddell

June 3, 2010

Luke, you are in our thoughts and prayers. We know it has not been easy for you the past few months, but you have been so brave. Your dad couldn't have been more proud of the young man you have become. Please know that we are here for you and if you ever need anything, please let us know. You are welcome in our homes anytime and if you ever need to just come home for a few days, we will find a way to get you here and you will be welcomed with open arms. Please know that many, many people loved and respected your dad, and although we can't possibly understand what you have been through, we are all so very proud to have known him and to know you. All our love.

Allison Quenelle

June 2, 2010

I didnt know Tom very well. I think I met him one time, when His daughter was in the hospital. For the short time we conversed, He seemed to be a very goodhearted man. I do know that Nicole loved him and I am sorry for his loss.

Ryan Hanna

June 1, 2010

On behalf of the Kansas Buffalo Association our thoughts and prayers go out to Tom's family. He was a great asset and friend to all of us, he will be greatly missed.

Jennifer Gibbs

June 1, 2010

Lucas,
I am so very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Stay strong, kiddo.
Miss Gibbs

John Ismert

June 1, 2010

Tom was a real cowboy who never said anything that didn't need to be said.
Our prayers are going out to all who relied on Tom.

Kathy Morton

June 1, 2010

My prayers go out to Tom's family. I used to snow ski with Tom on trips with the Busse's and Bob Burnett. Tom always made me laugh. Tom had a mischievious smile and a fun loving soul. I am very sorry for your loss. He was a good person. Take Care. Kathy Morton

Sam Thibodeau

June 1, 2010

lucas,
Im so sorry. You are a VERY good kid and a really good friend to everyone. So many people are gonna miss you. Nobody wants you to leave us. you are a really strong kid to beable to handle everything. Im so sorry for your loss and i look up to you. Me and everyone else is going to miss you!

Ed Ismert

June 1, 2010

One tough man. He raised his kids right and loved them dearly. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.

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