John C. Gardner

John Charles ""Jack"" Gardner, 80, Jamestown, ND, died Sunday, September 25, 2011 at Sanford Health in Fargo, ND, after a brief illness.

Jack was born June 9, 1931 in Rolla, ND, to Russell and Louise (Krook) Gardner. He was raised on the family homestead and attended school in Rolla. He later moved to Los Angeles, CA and while living there he joined the US Air Force and was honorably discharged on August 28, 1953, returning to Rolla. He attended Lake Region Junior College and became a registered land surveyor. He began his employment with the United States Department of Interior U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, in 1964. He later worked for North Central Consultants in Jamestown, prior to returning the the US Fish and Wildlife Service, from where he retired.

He enjoyed a good story; he was interested in genealogy and enjoyed researching his Scottish lineage. He continued to have an interest in the family farm and this served as a hobby for him in his later years. He had a love of knowledge and enjoyed discussing the issues of the day. He was especially devoted to his family and never ended a conversation without expressing his love for them. He found great joy in his great-grandchildren and their accomplishments.

In his youth, he had been a member of the Civil Air Patrol in Los Angeles, CA, and he was later a member of the VFW and the American Legion, both in Jamestown.

Jack was a loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He is survived by his three children, Mary Johnson, Fargo, ND, Susan (Dennis) Fieber, Jamestown, and John (Patricia) Gardner, Fargo; three grandchildren, Nichole (Joshua) Schmidt, Jamestown, Andrew Petersen, Las Vegas, NV and Summer Robertson, Jamestown; six great-grandchildren, Caitlin, Allison and Madison Schmidt, Jamestown and Alora, Sarah and Joshua Robertson, Jamestown; two brothers, Bud (Charlene) Gardner, Olathe, KS and Dick (Lydia) Gardner, Elk Grove, CA; two sisters, Sandy Swanson, Fargo, ND and Judy Lentz, Bismarck, ND; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; special companion, Blanche Ackerman; sister, Beverly Swegle; a niece and nephew; and a brother-in-law and sister-in-law.

Memorial Service: 11:00 AM, Saturday, October 1, 2011 at the Grace Episcopal Church, Jamestown, with Father Bart Davis, officiating, and Father Kevin Goodrich, assisting.

No visitation is scheduled.

Prayer Service: 7:00 PM, Friday, September 30, 2011 at the Eddy Funeral Home, Jamestown, ND.

Burial will be at a later date in Rolla, ND.