Obituary for Stacy L. Gardner

Stacy L. Gardner

1971 - 2015 43, of Jackson Township, passed away as a result of an automobile accident on Friday, July 31. Stacy was born on Sept. 18, 1971, in Wiesbaden, Germany, to George and Jerri (Koher) Helmreich. She graduated from Washington High School in 1989, received a B.A and a M.A. in Psychology. She practiced as a counselor (LPCC) at Aultman North Canton Medical Group. Stacy was a loving and devoted wife, mother, daughter, friend, and counselor. She loved spending time with her family and enjoyed scrapbooking with her friends. She had a heart for serving others; for example, she served in the children''s ministry, Alopecia Areata Support Group, the Massillon Educational Loan Foundation as president, outreach activities through church and community. Stacy had a great sense of humor and a contagious laugh. She was very empathetic and caring and showed her love for people in a variety of ways. Stacy is survived by her husband of 20 years, Mike; daughter, Mikayla; son, Nate; parents, George and Jerri Helmreich; sister, Cory (Todd) Ray; Mike''s grandmother, Mary Griffith; Mike''s parents, Tim and Mary Gardner; Mike''s brother, Rick (Crystal) Gardner and nieces and nephews: Ashton, Noah, Dylan Seth and Luke. Friends may call Thursday 1– 3 p.m. and 6– 8 p.m. at the Paquelet Funeral Home in Massillon.