Gardner, James R 1875-1944

GARDNER, MATTAS, STEPHENSON

Posted By: Janet Schuldt, volunteer (email)
Date: 11/17/2014 at 15:15:40

LeMars Globe Post, LeMars, Plymouth, Iowa, USA Monday, March 27, 1944

James R. Gardner Dies at Merrill

Onced Farmed Near LeMars —Ran Filing Station At Merrill

James Robert Gardner, Merrill oil station operator, died Sunday at his home in Merrill, after a lingering sickness, at his home in Merrill.

Funeral services will be held at Luken's funeral home in LeMars on Wednesday, March 29, at 2 p.m. Interment will be at the Merrill cemetery. Luken's , are in charge of arrangements. Pall bearers will be Dave Woodley, John Rush, Elmer Jessen, Walter Elskamp, Henry Kling, and Wm. Dirks, Rev. John Voverka will officiate.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Frank Mattas of Hinton, and a son, Vernon S. of LeMars. One son, Floyd Herbert, preceded him in death.

James R. Gardner was born at Park Hill, Canada, August 1, 1875. He came to LeMars from Canada with his parents, and he farmed here until 1920, when he moved to Merrill. He operated the oil station there until shortly before his death. His wedding took place at LeMars August 17, 1888. Mrs. Gardner's maiden name was Clarabelle Stephenson.