Josephine Ann Gardner (2008)

GARDNER

Posted By: Volunteer Transcriber
Date: 5/27/2020 at 08:26:30

Des Moines Register
Des Moines, Iowa

Josephine Ann Gardner was born July 17, 1936, in Dexter, Iowa, to Alfred and Neva Gardner.

Jo, known to her family as Joann, lived in Dexter, Iowa until her family moved to Waverly, Iowa, in 1951. She completed her high school years in Waverly and graduated in 1953.

Jo worked in the family restaurant for a couple of years and attended Iowa State Teachers College. She enlisted in the United States navy in June 1955. Jo attended basic training in San Diego, serving in several places in the United States until her discharge in June 1959.

She moved to the Omaha area after her discharge and worked for Farmer's National Company, AAA Vending Company, and Driscoll Leather Company until her retirement in 2002.

Jo resided on Poppleton Avenue for most of her years in the Omaha area. She moved to King's Gate Apartments in 2006, where she passed away on June 8, 2008.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Grandparents, her brother Ray, and several Aunts and Uncles.

Jo is survived by many wonderful Cousins: Bev. Larry and Sharon, Mavis, Robin, Rita, Judy, Jane, Virginia and George, Debbie, Michael, and Julie.

She is also survived by her nephew, Ronald, and Sister-in-law, Patricia.