The Life of ANNE ELAINE GARDNER
Anne Gardner passed away Thursday, October 6, 2016, in Marco Island, Florida. Anne was born August 18, 1946, in Elkhart, Iowa to John Arthur “Art” and Minnie “Evelyn” (Morris) Ault. She grew up on the family farm at Elkhart, and especially enjoyed riding her horse around the countryside. She attended Elkhart Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and graduated from North Polk High School in Alleman in 1964. After that, she went to work for Chevrolet (General Motors Corp.) in Des Moines, until transferring to the Boston office in 1984.
Anne married David Gardner (of Massachusetts) in 1987, and together they built a wonderful life, working together in their construction company and flying all over the U.S., Bahamas, Puerto Rico and Canada in David’s plane which he loved to pilot. They came home to Iowa and the Midwest often, and she especially enjoyed 4th of July Family Reunions at Leisure Lake, Missouri, with Aunt Algarette, Aunt Marge and many family members and friends. They retired to Marco Island, Florida, in 2001 where she enjoyed gardening, Gems & Jewels Club, and Newcomers Club. Anne loved to laugh and was very caring and intelligent. She always had dogs and cats whom she loved dearly.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her only sister, Judith B. Ault of Los Angeles. She is survived by her beloved husband, David Gardner; her much loved cats, Missie and Sarah; her aunt, Marjorie (Ault) Hargens; and many loving cousins.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, November 19 at 11:00 AM at Elkhart Christian Church with a luncheon to follow. Graveside services will be held at 9:00 AM Monday, November 21 at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Elkhart Christian Church or your favorite charity.
Anne married David Gardner (of Massachusetts) in 1987, and together they built a wonderful life, working together in their construction company and flying all over the U.S., Bahamas, Puerto Rico and Canada in David’s plane which he loved to pilot. They came home to Iowa and the Midwest often, and she especially enjoyed 4th of July Family Reunions at Leisure Lake, Missouri, with Aunt Algarette, Aunt Marge and many family members and friends. They retired to Marco Island, Florida, in 2001 where she enjoyed gardening, Gems & Jewels Club, and Newcomers Club. Anne loved to laugh and was very caring and intelligent. She always had dogs and cats whom she loved dearly.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her only sister, Judith B. Ault of Los Angeles. She is survived by her beloved husband, David Gardner; her much loved cats, Missie and Sarah; her aunt, Marjorie (Ault) Hargens; and many loving cousins.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, November 19 at 11:00 AM at Elkhart Christian Church with a luncheon to follow. Graveside services will be held at 9:00 AM Monday, November 21 at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Elkhart Christian Church or your favorite charity.