Gardner, John Michael, 65, of Gilbert, Arizona passed away on December 5th, 2015. He was born in Sedalia, Missouri on January 11, 1950. John served his country in the United States Air Force in the Fire Protection Services for over 20 years and served the City of Chandler Fire Department as the Fire Marshal for over 21 years. John is survived by his wife, Judith Anne, his three sons, Steven, Randall and Chester, daughter-in-law Jennifer , five grandchildren, Kayla, Zachery, Grace, Kaylee and Cody. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, December 10th, 2015 at 10:00 am at The Grove Church located at 2777 South Gilbert Road, Chandler, Arizona 85249. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked for donations to be made in John’s name to the ALS Association at www.alsaz.org