Lance Emery Gardner Sr.'s Obituary
Lance Gardner, 72, of Sedalia, passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2023, at his home. A memorial service will be held at a later date with private burial. In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to the family.
Lance E. Gardner Sr. was born May 30, 1951, in Kansas City, MO the son of William and Grace Gardner Jr.. He worked for many years at Gardner Denver before retiring. He was a veteran of the US Air Force. Lance loved the outdoors, he especially loved fishing at Bennett Springs and also hunting and fishing. Lance was awarded the Presidential Volunteer Award from the Salvation Army in 2022. He loved spending time with his family and his many grandchildren.
He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife Diana Gardner, four children Lance Gardner Jr. of Cookville, TN, Christopher Gardner Sr. of Licking, MO, William Gardner (Christine) and Julian Gardner both of Sedalia, MO, one sister Linda Schultz (Augie) of Palmdale, CA, one brother in law Fred T Atkins of South Gate, CA, nineteen grandchildren and one great-grand child.
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