Julia Pearl "Ginger" Gardner

Julia Pearl "Ginger" Gardner obituary, Kansas City, KS

Julia Pearl "Ginger" Gardner

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Mar

31

Celebration of Life

12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Fairfield Inn Sunflower Room

1925 N 98th Street, Kansas City, KS 66111

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Julia Gardner Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Quisenberry Funeral Home - Tonganoxie on Mar. 26, 2026.
Julia Pearl (Ginger) Gardner, 85, of Kansas City, Kansas passed away March 19, 2026.

Ginger was born on June 28, 1940 in Kansas City, Kansas. She was the daughter of David E. Bloodgood Sr. and Dorothy (Nora) Bloodgood. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Robert M. Gardner; daughter Denise R Zuniga; son Delbert (Charlie) Douglas Jr.; and brother David Bloodgood Jr.

She is survived her son Richard (Rick) Douglas and his wife, Roxie. She leaves behind 8 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren and three 3 sisters, Edie Clark (Harvey Bernstein); Dottie Greer (Gerald); and Kay Buck (Henry).

Ginger had a variety of different job titles from mom, caretaker, teller, cook to bar owner. She loved planting gardens and flowers, fishing and hosting family and friends at their lake house.

A celebration of life for Ginger will be held Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at the Fairfield Inn Sunflower Room 1925 N 98th Street Kansas City, KS. All friends, family, and caregivers are welcome to come by and share memories between Noon and 4pm.

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Upcoming Events

Mar

31

Celebration of Life

12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Fairfield Inn Sunflower Room

1925 N 98th Street, Kansas City, KS 66111

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Only 4 days left for delivery to next service.