Dr. Albert Edward Gardner III

Albert Edward Gardner III of Stuart, Florida, passed away on March 3, 2025, at the age of 81. Al lived a full and vibrant life dedicated to his family, friends, patients, and many hobbies. He was born on May 17, 1943 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and his family moved to South Florida in 1955. As a teenager, Al bought, restored, and sold old cars and motorcycles, developing a lifelong love for both.
Al earned his bachelor's degree from Florida State University then attended Medical School at the University of Miami. After graduation, he enlisted in the United States Air Force, commissioned as a Second Lieutenant. He completed his medical internship and residency in Anesthesiology, and was later stationed in Wiesbaden, Germany, where he served as a Major at the base hospital during the Vietnam War.
After his service, Al moved to Stuart, Florida in 1975. He started the Martin County Anesthesia Group and later founded the Martin County Pain Clinic, serving his patients for fifty years. Al married Pam in 1980, and began their lifetime adventure together. They loved traveling throughout North America and Europe and boating in the Bahamas with family and friends every year.
Al raced motocross from the late 1960s through the early 2000s, earning multiple state championships. He was passionate about fishing and boating, enjoyed playing pickleball with friends, and was a dedicated physician, family man, and friend. Al was always up for an adventure and lived life to the fullest.
Al is survived by his loving wife, Pamela Gardner; his children: Todd (Lesley) Gardner, Joseph (HavreDe) Patton, Allison (Shane) Gregorczyk, and Kelly Patton; six grandchildren: Lauren (25) and Abby (21) Gregorczyk, Ava (21) and Kaya (19) Sylvester, Josslyn Gardner (15), and Graham Patton (10); and his sister, Caryl (Artie) Broaderick, his nephew, Todd (Julie) Broaderick and niece, Tiffany (Matt) Quail. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marjorie Ramstack and Albert Gardner II.
Please join us on Sunday March 23,2025. A Memorial Gathering will start at 1:30pm followed by a Celebration of Life Service at 2:30pm in the Frances Langford Pavilion at Indian Riverside Park 1707 NE Indian River Drive, Jensen Beach, FL
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to the Hibiscus Children's Center.
https://hibiscuschildrenscenter.org/donate-2/
Your generosity will help continue the work that has meant so much to Al and Pam for over 30 years.