Robert Milton Gardner

Bob was born to Robert and Frances Gardner in Ballston Spa, New York on January 31, 1943. He graduated from California Polytechnic College, Pomona in 1966, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Electronic Engineering.

During his 50-year career at Semiconductor and EDA Companies, Bob held senior management positions at Signetics/Philips, Intersil, Hamilton/Avnet, AMD, Exemplar Logic, Design Acceleration, Bridges2Silicon, and ITeX. At the time of his death he was President and COO of Missing Link Electronics.

A resident of San Jose, California, Bob Gardner was also active in instrumental music education and performances in Silicon Valley. He was also an avid sailor.

He is survived by his loving wife Monique, son Scott and wife Sarah, daughter Lauree Walker and husband Tim, grandchildren Zoe & Reese Gardner, and Luke & Lily Walker. He is also survived by his brother Chuck Gardner and sister Gayle Gardner.

A memorial service will be held on April 29, 2017 at 12:00 p.m. at Saratoga Federated Church, 20390 Park Place, Saratoga, CA 95070. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made the to San Jose Jazz Educational Program at 408-288-7557.