A faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Van served throughout his life in leadership callings such as 1st counselor in the Bishopric at age 24, Young Men's President, and Sunday School Superintendent. Van and Georgia served a mission together in the South Dakota, Rapid City Mission from 1993-1994. He also served as an ordinance worker in the Manti Temple.
He joined the Huntington Glee Club in 1940. He sang at many events with his brothers, numerous others, as well as singing solo. Van was a coal miner and farmer, and loved his farm and animals. He served his country honorably during World War II as a member of the Army, stationed for 28 months in the South Pacific Theater. He was a member of the American Legion, and a member of the Huntington Riding Club. Van was well known for calling and teaching square dancing. He was a member of UMWA Local 6363 for 43 years.
Van is survived by his wife Georgia, children: Lyndon (Shauna Lee) Gardner of Castle Dale, Joyce (Vic) Staley of Orangeville, and Earl (John) Gardnerof Ogden; daughters-in-law: Beth Gardner of Altamont and Natalie (Jay Mark) Humphrey of Orangeville; 15 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Van was preceded in death by his parents, daughter Kathryn, son Darrell, 7 brothers, 2 sisters, and a granddaughter.
Funeral services will be held at the Orangeville 1st Ward, Saturday, July 27, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. with a viewing one hour prior. A viewing will be held on Friday evening, July 26, 2013 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Heritage Funeral Home, 620 North Main St., Huntington. Interment will follow after the service at the Orangeville City Cemetery under the trusted care of the Heritage Funeral Home. Friends and family may sign the guestbook at www.heritagefuneralhomeutah.com.
- Published by Heritage Funeral Home
A faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Van served throughout his life in leadership callings such as 1st counselor in the Bishopric at age 24, Young Men's President, and Sunday School Superintendent. Van and Georgia served a mission together in the South Dakota, Rapid City Mission from 1993-1994. He also served as an ordinance worker in the Manti Temple.
He joined the Huntington Glee Club in 1940. He sang at many events with his brothers, numerous others, as well as singing solo. Van was a coal miner and farmer, and loved his farm and animals. He served his country honorably during World War II as a member of the Army, stationed for 28 months in the South Pacific Theater. He was a member of the American Legion, and a member of the Huntington Riding Club. Van was well known for calling and teaching square dancing. He was a member of UMWA Local 6363 for 43 years.
Van is survived by his wife Georgia, children: Lyndon (Shauna Lee) Gardner of Castle Dale, Joyce (Vic) Staley of Orangeville, and Earl (John) Gardnerof Ogden; daughters-in-law: Beth Gardner of Altamont and Natalie (Jay Mark) Humphrey of Orangeville; 15 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Van was preceded in death by his parents, daughter Kathryn, son Darrell, 7 brothers, 2 sisters, and a granddaughter.
Funeral services will be held at the Orangeville 1st Ward, Saturday, July 27, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. with a viewing one hour prior. A viewing will be held on Friday evening, July 26, 2013 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Heritage Funeral Home, 620 North Main St., Huntington. Interment will follow after the service at the Orangeville City Cemetery under the trusted care of the Heritage Funeral Home. Friends and family may sign the guestbook at www.heritagefuneralhomeutah.com.
- Published by Heritage Funeral Home
Family Members
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Gerene Clerece Gardner Jones
1913–2001
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Rollan Loran Gardner
1914–1985
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Dee Albert Gardner
1916–1990
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Volmer Milas Gardner
1917–1978
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Norman George Gardner
1919–1991
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Burke E. Gardner
1921–1994
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Valene Ann Gardner Brinkerhoff
1925–2002
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Kendall Milton Gardner
1928–1994
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Lowell Lamond Gardner
1932–2010
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Sharon Verell Gardner
1936–2020
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