James R. Gardner Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

James R. Gardner age 76 of Concord Township, passed on Friday, February 5, 2021, surrounded by family. He was born September 14, 1944, in Cleveland, OH. Mr. Gardner was the retired former owner of North Coast Lift Truck, Inc. Jim enjoyed many things in his fulfilled life, his family, golfing, racing, cars, gambling, cooking, and baking, traveling and so much more. Jim touched so many lives with his time on earth. If you had the pleasure of knowing Jim you were a better person for it. Always willing to lend a helping hand or an ear, you could always count on Jim. He was deeply loved by all. Throughout his life, he touched so many hearts. Always cracking jokes or making root beer floats, you could always count on him to make you laugh. He was a family man through and through and would do anything for his loved ones. Jim’s memory will live through us all, may he never be forgotten. Jim will stay sacred in our hearts and many others forever. Jim’s legacy will live on in his family and friends! Jim is the beloved husband for 58 years: Margaret “Bobbi” Gardner, dear dad of: Tracie (Rick) Pugel, Marcy (Ken LaMonica) Gardner, James R. “Jimbo” (Lori) Gardner Jr., and Raquel Gardner, grandpa of: Lee Winter, Zack (Kimmy) Russo, Heather, and Courteney Winter, Nikole Adams, Austin Barron, Jacqi, Falyn and Carmella Gardner, great-grandpa of: Milania and Luciana Russo, and Mason Winter, brother of: Edward (Karen) Gardner, Kathy (Randy) Sumey, June Layman, Joann Werstch, Walter (Tamie) Gardner. Preceding James in death are his parents: William and Josephine Gardner, brother: William “Bill” (Barb) Gardner and brother in law: Evan Layman. A funeral mass will be 1:00 pm Saturday, February 13, 2021, at St. Gabriel Church, 9925 Johnnycake Ridge Rd. Mentor, Oh. 44060. Masks are required and social distancing is encouraged at all publicly attended events. Arrangements entrusted to Brunner Sanden Deitrick Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 8466 Mentor Ave. Mentor, OH 44060. Please offer condolences at www.brunners.com

James R. Gardner

September 14, 1944 - February 5, 2021

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James R. Gardner

September 14, 1944 - February 5, 2021

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