Joan Elsie Gardner Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Joan Elsie Gardner (Mesa, Arizona), who passed away on March 23, 2018. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her mother Nova. She is survived by: her children, Trish Flanders (Rick) of Portage, Marilyn Gardner Casa Grande of Portage, Julie Arch (Tim) of Portage, Jeff Gardner Kalamazoo (Nancy) and Michael Gardner Scottsdale; her grandchildren, Alecia Aylward of Mesa, Penny Gardner Kalamazoo, Maxwell Arch Portage and Zoey Arch Portage Michigan; and her great grandchildren, Layla Aylward Mesa and Makaila Furderer Kalamazoo.

In lieu of flowers, her family suggests contributing to animal rescue organizations such as the SPCA and supporting organ donor registration.