Walter "Ned" Gardner's obituary , Passed away on February 25, 2025 in Buchanan, Michigan

Walter "Ned" Gardner

August 22, 1941 - February 25, 2025 (83 years old)

Buchanan, Michigan

Walter "Ned" Gardner's obituary , Passed away on February 25, 2025 in Buchanan, Michigan

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Walter "Ned" Gardner

August 22, 1941 - February 25, 2025 (83 years old)

Buchanan, Michigan

Walter Gardner Obituary

The memory of Walter Gardner of Buchanan, Michigan, who passed away on February 25, 2025 at the age of 83, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Walter Gardner to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Willard Gardner and Alice Gardner (Koos); his former wife Prudence "Prudy" McLallin; and his brother Willard "Dick" Gardner. He is survived by: his wife Louann Gardner of Buchanan; his children, Derek C. Gardner (Chanyang) of Busan and Annette G. Burkhart of Kalamazoo, MI; his grandchildren, Alexander Gardner, Benjamin Burkhart and Channing Burkhart; his stepdaughter Nicole Johnson (Steve) of St. Joseph; his stepgrandchildren, Jacob, Ben, Gabriel and Greyson; his siblings-in-law, Kay Gardner, Penny Johnson, Paula Routson, Pia Brauser (Dan), Peggy McLallin and Michael McLallin (Dianne); and also Kevin M. Burkhart of Kalamazoo, MI.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 4th 2025 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the First Presbyterian Church - Buchanan (115 W Front St, Buchanan, MI 49107). A celebration of life will be held on Tuesday, March 4th 2025 at 4:00 PM at the First Presbyterian Church (115 W Front St, Buchanan, MI 49107).

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Funeral arrangement under the care of
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Tue

Mar 04

Visitation

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

First Presbyterian Church - Buchanan
115 W Front St, Buchanan, MI 49107

Tue

Mar 04

Celebration of life

4:00 PM

First Presbyterian Church
115 W Front St, Buchanan, MI 49107

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