Gardner, Ira W. 1855-1919

GARDNER, TINKER

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Akron Register-Tribune
Thursday, October 16, 1919

DEATH CLAIMS A PIONEER

The relentless hand of time claimed another of the early-day residents of
western Plymouth County in the death of I. W. Gardner at his home in
Buffalo, South Dakota, on Friday, October 10, 1919, at 10:30 a.m. About
five years ago he was stricken with paralysis, which left him partially
disabled, and for about two years he had been an invalid, whose every want
was ministered to by his devoted wife. His affliction was of such a nature
that medical skill could only afford temporary relief, but through all his
disability and suffering he was patient and cheerful, ever mindful and
appreciative of the extra care his condition required and so willingly
bestowed by loved ones.

Mr. Gardner was born at DeKalb, New York, August 11, 1855, and died at the
age of 64 years, 1 month and 29 days. In 1860 he moved with his parents to
Sycamore, Ill., residing there until 1865, when they located at Waterloo,
Blackhawk county, Iowa. In 1870 he came with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm.
R. Gardner, to Plymouth county, Iowa, and they homesteaded west of LeMars on
Broken Kettle creek. The various westward trips of the family were made by
ox team, in those days the mode of transportation of most of the pioneers.

Mr. Gardner and Miss Vilona Tinker were united in marriage in Akron vicinity
November 3, 1878, and soon after went to Marion Junction, S.D., where he
entered the blacksmith business with his father-in-law, Mr. Tinker. In
1880, he returned to this vicinity and conducted a blacksmith shop at
Richland, S.D., for a time, after which he engaged in farming south of Akron
for five or six years. He then moved to Akron and again worked at the
blacksmithing with his father-in-law until the latter retired, he continuing
the business here for almost fifteen years. After the death of his parents,
Mr. Gardner returned to the farm, south of town, remaining there until he
and his family moved to Haley, N.D., in 1908, where he engaged in farming
until his health broke down about five years ago.
A man of genial personality, of pronounced habits of industry, and an
upright, honorable citizen, he made many friends and was held in highest
respect by all. He was a devoted husband and father and a kind and helpful
friend and neighbor. Besides his wife, he is survived by one son, Wm. R.
Gardner, of Buffalo, S.D., and two daughters, Mrs. J. R. Jackson, of Alzada,
Mont., and Mrs. Guy Parker, of Wendell, Idaho; also two sisters, Mrs. Josiah
Taylor, of Hudson, Iowa, and Mrs. R. B. Ogden, of Akron. These sorrowing
relatives have the sincere sympathy of many friends in this locality.

Funeral services were held at Buffalo, S.D., after which the remains were
accompanied to Akron by Mrs. Gardner and son, W. R., arriving here Monday.
A funeral service at the R. B. Ogden home Monday afternoon, conducted by
Rev. M. E. Spahr, of the Akron M. E. church, was attended by a number of
old-time friends. Interment was in Riverside Cemetery.

Mrs. Josiah Taylor, of Hudson, Ia., a sister of the deceased, came here to
attend the funeral.
CARD OF THANKS.
We desire to thank the old neighbors and friends for their kindness and
sympathy shown during our late bereavement.—Mrs. I. W. Gardner and Family.