JOSEPH ELDEN GARDNER

1923 - 2014

BORN

1923

DIED

2014

FUNERAL HOME

Park Lawn Funeral Home - Kansas City

8251 Hillcrest Road

Kansas City, Missouri

JOSEPH GARDNER Obituary

Joseph Elden Gardner, 91, Independence, MO, passed away October 15, 2014. Visitation begins at 1:00 pm, followed by funeral services at 2:00 pm Saturday, October 18 at Park Lawn Funeral Home, 8251 Hillcrest Road, Kansas City, MO. Interment with military honors will follow in Green Lawn Cemetery. Suggested contribution, Norfleet Baptist Church. Joe was born April 12, 1923 to Alfred and Gladys (McCord) Gardner in Quenemo, KS. He was a mechanical engineer and owned Gardner Industries. Joe was a United States Army veteran of WWII, and was also an avid genealogist, woodworker, gardener, baker, photographer and world traveler. Joe was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Geraldine Gardner and one sister, Margaret Gentry. Survivors include his daughter, Becky VanSickle (Dan); granddaughters, Staci Kelley (Scott), Danae Grace (Evan); great grandchildren, Gavin, Rowan, and Connor Kelley; brother, Al Gardner (Deanna) and many nephews and friends. Arr: Park Lawn Funeral Home 816-523-1234

Published by Kansas City Star on Oct. 16, 2014.
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Joe was such a kind man! I was his sales person at a local retirement community, and though I never convinced him to move in, we developed a friendship over the six years we talked and met. I'll think fondly of him every time I make his amazing piecrust recipe! God bless your family.

Christine Say

December 5, 2014

Joe and I have been friends since high school
We were in school in Houston, Missouri I will
miss him.

Jean Davis

October 26, 2014

Joe was such a good neighbor to all of my family. We so very much enjoyed his company to a royals game in the summer of 2012. I don't remember who won the game but Joe was such a gentle happy member of our own cheering section. He was so kind to share his home made jam with us but mostly with my husband who is a fellow jam maker. We will miss his kindness and thoughtfulness. Teresa Miller née Corrigan.

October 23, 2014

Dear Becky, Blessing to you and your family. Your Dad was a great neighbor to Mom and Dad and will be sorely missed.

Lori Corrigan

October 19, 2014

I am grateful for the life of Mr. Gardner. Thanks to his service and to the service of others in our armed forces, my family and I have been able to lead our lives in freedom and peace.

Bob

October 19, 2014

Joe was a special friend and neighbor to me. I will miss him dearly.

Patricia Wollaston

October 18, 2014

I cannot begin to tell you how much Joe meant to Joyce and I. The trips we made, things we did and adventures we had. We were so blessed to have had Joe in our lives. He made many friends in our home town, Hoquiam, Washington. So long "Cousin Joe".

Lee Thomasson

October 16, 2014

Becky - We just heard this news - and Juel and I both have such good memories of your dad -- and your beautiful mom as well. We were guests in their home many times and always enjoyed the stories and interests --- and wonderful hospitality. Your dad and I were genealogy partners in Independence and shared happy times when one of us would 'find' a long lost ancestor!!! God bless you and your family as you grieve and remember the many blessings he brought into our lives.
Jackie and Juel Clevenger

October 16, 2014

I'm sorry for your loss. Joe was my boss at Albert Tool and Gauge Co. I've never known a
better person in my working years while working with him. Juel Clevenger

October 16, 2014

To Joe Gardner Family,
I am so sorry for the loss if your dear one, Joe..and, my prayers & thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow for your family.
Norfleet church will miss him.

Barbara Sandy

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Park Lawn Funeral Home - Kansas City

8251 Hillcrest Road, Kansas City, MO 64138

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18

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2:00 p.m.

Park Lawn Funeral Home - Kansas City

8251 Hillcrest Road, Kansas City, MO 64138

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