John is predeceased by his parents, Arthur Gardner and Aileen Gardner.
Survivors include his Wife: Maja Gardner, Sister: Dena Horton (Fred), Brother: Randy Gardner (Lorraine), Nieces: Marinda Vechnak (Clint), Briana Rogers-Gardner (fiancé; Shea), and several cousins in Oregon and Idaho.
John served in the US Army from 1991 until 2002. He did several tours of duty in Germany, Korea, Bosnia, and Fort Riley Kansas.
John was an active member of Grace Christian Church, and The American Legion Post 223.
A Celebration of Life Service will be 2:00PM April 30, 2022 at Grace Christian Center in Killeen, Texas.
The inurnment will be 11:00am Monday May 2, 2022 at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen.
Crawford Bowers Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.crawfordbowersfuneralhome.com for the Gardner family.
