John P. Gardner
Thursday, October 6, 1949
Date of Death:
Saturday, February 16, 2013
Age:
63 years old
Thursday, October 6, 1949
Date of Death:
Saturday, February 16, 2013
Age:
63 years old
Thursday, October 6, 1949
Date of Death:
Saturday, February 16, 2013
Age:
63 years old
John P. Gardner
Our beloved husband, father and friend, John P. Gardner, of Sneads Ferry, NC, passed away on February 16, 2013 after a long and valiant battle with lymphoma/leukemia.
John was born October 6, 1949 in Rochester, MN and graduated from Lourdes High School. He married Lynda Lea Zander in 1970. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps from 1968 to 1972, and served as a Crew Chief on a CH-46 Helicopter during Vietnam. Following his military service he graduated from Parks College of Aeronautical Technology at Saint Louis University with a Bachelors of Science in Aeronautical Engineering, and later received an M.B.A from Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, CT. John was proudly employed with Sikorsky Aircraft for 34 years, a career he loved. John spent many years coaching sports in Branford, Connecticut and was considered by many as a father, a mentor, and a friend.
John is survived by his wife and two children, Patrick (Megumi) Gardner, Columbia, MD , Shannyn (Kevin) Gardner, Rockville, MD; one grandchild, Kazuo Gardner; four siblings, Kathleen Wilson, Rochester, MN, Shawn (Liana) Gardner, Rochester, Dennis (Terri) Gardner, Rochester and Kevin (Teresa) Gardner, Lemoore, CA. He was preceded in death by his father, Lyle Gardner, and mother, Evelyn (Towey) Gardner.
On March 1, 2013, visitation with John’s family will take place from 5 P.M. to 6 P.M. at the Macken Funeral Home River Park Chapel, 1105 12th St SE, Rochester, MN, followed by a memorial service celebrating John’s life.
The family requests that any memorial contributions in honor of John be made to the MD Anderson Cancer Center via www.mdanderson.org/gift, specifically designated for aspergillus research.
On-line condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com and also at www.NCcremation.com
Condolences
The family of John P. Gardner has received the following condolences.
John was a great friend. He was a very loyal husband and father. John showed other supervisors at Sikorsky what it means to be a supervisor who cares about the company and more importantly about his people. A great American and Marine. I am proud to have had John as my friend. Semper Fi. I know you are helping guard the streets of heaven.
Shif
Alice and I were saddened to hear about John. Sincere condolences to Lynda and the family. John will be missed. He was always a source of calm and humor at Sikorsky.
Semper Fi John, you will be missed. Our years together at Sikorsky were some the best, and the lessons you taught me will not soon be forgotten. From one CH-46 Phrog Phlyer to another, we'll see you on the other side. To the Gardner's, my condolences, John had a profound impact on my career, and I enjoyed working with him everyday. Everytime I hear someone say "Great, couldn't be better" I'll fondly think of JPG!!!!!!
John was like a second father. We always looked forward to getting together and he will be deeply missed. We wish we could be there for the service.
Love,
Eric & Joy
To The Gardner Family:
My sincerest condolences to you! Enjoy your memories of John. GOD bless you 'Commodore'!
The Smiths and Johnsons were so sorry to hear of John's passing. He was an exceptionally kind and good man, we will miss him terribly.
My most sincere regretd to the family. I worked with John for many years and found him to be a very positive addition to the programd we worked . So sorry to hear ofhis passing.