Edward Lansdowne Gardner Obituary
We bid farewell to Edward Lansdowne Gardner of Newsoms, Virginia, born in Marion, Virginia, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on May 5, 2024 at the age of 84. Edward Lansdowne touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Lansdowne Young Gardner and Nana Lou Shugart Gardner; and his brother Joseph Gardner. He is survived by: his wife Patricia Stallard Gardner; his children, Robin Carol Gardner and Buckley Lansdowne Gardner (Eleanor); his siblings, Margaret Hallau (Hal Pease), Julia Ventimiglia (Phil) and Jack Gardner (Janet Mayfield); his grandchildren, Andrew Lansdowne Gardner and Rachel Megan Gardner; and his sister-in-law Carol Shortridge (Frank). He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8PM Thursday in the funeral home and suggests that memorial donations be made to Newsoms United Methodist Church or Franklin Cooperative Ministries.
