Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Gardiner, Fred Don July 28, 1939
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The Lake Odessa Wave, Thursday, August 3, 1939
Fred Don Gardiner was born at Girrard, Illinois, September 19, 1870, and was 
called by death on July 28, 1939.  He was a graduate of high school and of 
Glenn City business college of Quincy, ill.  At the age of nine years he was 
received in the Methodist church and at the age of 17 he was a choir member 
and a steward of the church and remained in this work 34 years continuously.  
He was president of Green County Sunday School association three years and 
served on the local school board as secretary for a number of years. 

On September 19, 1897 he was married to Miss Ella Reno who was called by death 
March 3, 1922.  Four children were born to them, Anna, Louie, Fred and 
Landon.  He came to Michigan and purchased the present home in 1928 and was 
married September 19, 1928 to Mrs. Laura B. Dorman.  They lived a quiet, happy 
life until he was called home.

He leaves to mourn the loss of a loving husband and father, the widow, two 
daughters and two sons.  He was laid to rest in a private mausoleum at 
Lakeside cemetery.

I know not the way I am going 
But well do I know my guide,
And all I ask as I walk by His side,
Is that He hold my hand fast
And bring me safe home at last. 


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