John Francis Gardner Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to John Francis Gardner (Butte, Montana), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. John Francis left this world on February 14, 2025 at the age of 89, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John Francis Gardner to show support.
He was predeceased by: his sisters, Genevieve and Sharon; and his sons, Greg Gardner and Mitch Peltomaa. He is survived by: his wife Arlis; his daughters, Lisa (Andy Edelstein), Lynda (Keith Fichtner) and Leslie (Dan Finch); his daughter-in-law Lisa Anne Gardner; his brother Michael Gardner; his grandchildren, Josh Edelstein, Dakota Edelstein, Kelcie Peltomaa (Aaron Held), Karlie Peltomaa (Wesley Rigler), Genna Gardner (Dylan Cook), Seth Gardner, Olivia Fichtner, Ethan Fichtner, Ian Finch and Jacob Finch; and his great grandchildren, Lacie Sramek and Eleanora Held. He is also survived by numerous cousins, nephews and nieces.
A celebration of life will be held on Friday, February 28th 2025 at 11:00 AM.
In lieu of flowers please send donations to Butte Archives, Montana Tech Foundation, Big Hole River Foundation or Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation.
