Photo courtesy of CLOSED-Davidson Funeral Home - Topeka
Topeka, Kansas
Aug 25, 1962 – Apr 20, 2023
Penny Ard, 60, of Topeka lost her courageous battle with cancer on April 20, 2023. She was born August 25, 1962 in Topeka Kansas to Ronald and Marilyn Gast. She worked for Shawnee County Youth Center for over 30 years before retiring. She continued working for Aldersgate where she loved visiting with residents at mealtimes.
Penny was married to David Ard. They later divorced. They had two children that she loved deeply. She is survived by her daughter Heather Funnell (Keegen); son, David (Alex) Ard; daughter Laura Huntington (Peter); sisters, Marsha Goodyear (Tadd), Elizabeth Gamblin-Hutchins (Danny); brother Joseph (Penny) Gast; seven grandchildren, Hailey, Madison, Rowen, Gauge, Alina, Layla and Lee; and her beloved loyal dog Snickers.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Cremation is planned. A memorial visitation will be held on Friday, April 28 from 5-7 pm at Davidson Funeral Home, 1035 N Kansas Ave., Topeka KS 66608. Memorial contributions may be made to Breast Cancer Awareness. To leave the family a message please visit www.davidsonfuneral.com
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My condolences to her family. She is very well thought of and she will be missed.
Robert Prater
June 20, 2023 | Topeka, KS | Friend
I remember when Elmer Whitmore and I interviewed Penny for the job at Shawnee County Youth Center. Penny was so young! She fit right in and always did such a good job! She was delightful!
Dina Pennington
May 02, 2023 | Topeka, KS | Coworker
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Sandy Gill
April 24, 2023 | Topeka, KS | Friend
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John Carroll
April 24, 2023 | Topeka, KS
My heart and prayers go out to David and his family.
Andria
April 24, 2023 | Topeka, KS
I only met her once and briefly talked to her. But, I know from hearing heather talk she was a wonderful mom, mother in law, and grandma.. I know is going to missed by all.. I know our lord up above is going to take great care of her.
BUFFY Force
April 24, 2023 | Topeka, KS
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Dorothy Snell
April 23, 2023 | Topeka, KS | Acquaintance
I worked with Penny at Shawnee County and I am so sorry for your loss. She was great to work with and always had kind things to say.
Michelle Brokaw
April 23, 2023 | Topeka, KS | Coworker
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Gast family. She was a dear friend in high school and had one heck of a laugh that would make you laugh yourself. Sadly we lost touch over the years but had some of my favorite memories in high school with her. RIP Penny.
Cindy Bessette
April 22, 2023 | Topeka, KS | Friend