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Subject: [GARDNER] George B. Gardner Obit
Date: Sun, 22 Sep 2002 11:18:03 EDT

OBITUARY: THE WESTERN TIMES, SHARON SPRINGS, KANSAS
George B. Gardner
George B. Gardner was born in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, April 13, 1853, and
at the age of 13 (I think 3) moved with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. F.
Gardner to Manhattan, Kansas. On October 11, 1880, he was united in marriage
with Isabelle Lewis and to this union were born four children, two boys and
two girls, three of whom are living. Daisy died in infancy. The living are,
Mrs. Rozella Lock of Wallace; Harvey Lee Gardner of St. Louis, MO and George
H. Gardner of Kansas City, MO. The aged widow survives, also five
grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Two brothers, Charley Gardner in
California and Ed Gardner in Wallace. Several nieces and nephews, and many
friends.
Mr. Gardner and family moved to Wallace in May 1905, where he has made his
home until his death, which came March 2, 1935, at the ripe age of 81 years,
10 months and 19 days, which recalls the words of the Psalmist: "The days of
our years are three score years and ten, yet is their strength labour and
sorrow; for it is soon cut off and we fly away." In the stillness of the
night-time he folded his hands on his bosom and fell asleep.
While living in Manhattan he united with the Christian Church, and continued
in that faith. Funeral services were held at the home in Wallace, Monday
afternoon, conducted by Rev. M. E. Smith, with the music by the Dinas
Quartette, and the body was laid to rest in the Wallace Cemetery.

OBITUARY:
GEORGE B. GARDNER DIES

PIONEER WALLACE RESIDENT SUCCUMBS UNEXPECTEDLY SATURDAY NIGHT. RESIDENT OF
COUNTY 30 YEARS.

George B. Gardner of Wallace, passed away unexpectedly at his home in
Wallace, Saturday, March 2, at the age of 81 years, ten months and 19 days.
His death was attributed to general senility and came as a shock to his
family, as he had not complained of feeling ill. Mr. Gardner ate a hardy
supper and retired to bed, death overtaking him some time in the night.
Mr. Gardner and his wife came to Wallace County in 1905 from Manhattan,
coming out with Peter Robidouk to assume work for him on some of his
extensive land holdings at that time. Finding Wallace County to their liking,
Mr. and Mrs. Gardner have continued to make their home here since that time.
Mr. Gardner is survived by his aged widow, one daughter, Mrs. Roy Lock of
Wallace, and two sons, George H. of Kansas City and Harvey Lee of Saint
Louis, MO.
Funeral services were held at the home at 3:30 pm Monday, March 4 with Rev.
M. E. Smith of Sharon Springs in charge. Burial was made in the Wallace
cemetery.

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