On February 13, 1944, David Edwin Gardner was born to Forrest and Evelyn Gardner. On Saturday, January 20, 2024, David went home to heaven to be reunited with his parents. David was preceded in death by his parents and brothers Lavern and Clayton. On August 7, 1960, David and Mary Ann (Snodgrass) were married, they had three children: David (Jeanette), Sheri (Jesse) and Lani (Bryant) they had 11 grandchildren: Cory Thomas, Jodi Wheeler, Dennis Glimpse, Julene Gardner, Monzeal Gardner, Josiah Gardner, Summer Payne, Jessica Worm, Amber Anderson, Autumn Espinoza, and Anthony Kirkness, 21 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great grandchildren.
David is survived by his wife of 63 years and all three children.
David started out as a construction laborer and worked his way up to superintendent.
In 1999 David and Mary Ann retired and moved from their home in Fallon, Nevada to Coffeyville, Kansas where David will be laid to rest at Robbins Cemetery.
Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. at the New Vision Church 906 Elm St. in Coffeyville, Kansas. Pastor Gary Close will officiate. To keep everyone safe and warm, the graveside committal will be held at the church.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions can be made to the family to assist with the headstone.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of David W. Barnes Funeral Home in Coffeyville, Kansas. To leave a condolence online, visit www.dwbfh.com
