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1944
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2020
Loni Gardner Obituary
Loni was born and raised in Phoenix, AZ, the daughter of Lloyd Douglas & Eva (Haymore) Johnson. On 14 May 1965 she married Marvin Ray Gardner in the Mesa, Arizona Temple. They raised six wonderful children: David, Deanne, Derek, Daron, Dior, & Doug. The 6 D's. Her greatest joy came from her family and they will all attest to the enormous love she had for each of them.
While being a loving wife, mother, daughter, & sister, Loni also filled her life with other passions - family history (genealogy), scouting, & church service to name a few. She loved to collect cousins and made everyone around her feel like family by including them. Loni was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and happily served in whatever calling or organization she was asked to.
Loni passed away peacefully after a short bout with cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents and sisters: Lurline & Melody. She is survived by her husband, 6 children, 9 grandchildren, and siblings: Melvyn, Marilyn, & Robert.
A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday, 10 July 2020 at Memorial Lakeview Cemetery, 1640 E. Lakeview Drive, Bountiful, Utah. This service will be streamed online by Russon Mortuary.
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Ron and Wendy Gardner
July 13, 2020
Loni was (is) a Grand and delightful lady. She will be missed. Cancer is a beast. We wish circumstances were different that we could have honored her with you in person. May the Lord's blessing of peace be with you. With love and appreciation, Ron and Wendy Gardner
Marilyn Markham
July 10, 2020
Loni is so smart, wise, kind, and friendly. She was a delight to know.
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