Robert “Bob” L. Gardner
Robert “Bob” L. Gardner age 77, of 4101 Merry Court Quincy, died on January 3, 2015 at 2:39 p.m. in his home. Bob was born August 19, 1937 in Quincy, IL a son of Leo M. and Verba (Skaggs) Gardner. He married Joyce A. Janssen on December 14, 1957 in St. Paul’s United Church of Christ in Quincy, and she survives.
Bob worked as a bricklayer for many years, and he was the Bob of “Bob & Sarges” for 13 years.
He was a graduate of Quincy High School. Bob served his country as a U.S. Marine.
Bob was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ. He was a member of the Masons, the Shriner’s and the Belgian Hitch.
In addition to his wife Joyce, survivors also include:
His children, Jackie Mast and her husband Brent of Payson, Jeff Gardner of Quincy; grandchildren, Bria and Jared Gardner of Quincy; Alex and Leah Mast of Payson; in-laws, Janet and Tom Scobee of Quincy; Keith Wescott of Bowling Green, MO and nieces and nephews survive including a niece Tina Moore and her husband Steve.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister in infancy, a sister Carlene Wescott; two brothers, Leo M. Gardner, Jr. and Glen Gardner.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, January 10, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. in Trinity United Church of Christ by Rev. Timothy White. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 at the church, there will be a Masonic Service at 11:00. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Shriner’s Children’s Hospital in Chicago for the Craniofacial/Cleft Dept. or to Trinity United Church of Christ. Duker & Haugh Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Aunt Joyce, Jackie, and Jeff,
I’m so sorry about Uncle Bob’s passing. He was always so special to me. He was always the one who made us all laugh at family gatherings. He was a healer in the family, not a divider. His brothers and sister loved him so much as did the rest of the family. The memory of his practical jokes and endless kidding will always bring a smile. All my memories of Uncle Bob are happy and good because that is the kind of person he was. He will be missed.
Please know you are in my heart and prayers.
Love,
Diane and Carl
We were so sorry to hear of Bob”s passing. Our sympathy goes out to all of you. Please know that we are thinking of you and praying that good memories will ease your sadness.
Joyce I’m so sorry to hear about your loss. We will keep you in our prayers.
My deepest sympathy goes to your family I remember all the good times that we used to have Bob and Sarges. Bob had a great big heart he will be missed.
We were so sorry to hear of your loss Joyce…..you & your family have our deepest sympathy.
So sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all his family.
Joyce and family. We were sorry to hear of your loss. Remembering many good times. We know that the thoughts and prayers of many are with you at at this time.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time. Loss of a spouse/parent is very difficult; however your close family relationships will get you through this time.
Saying prayers for you all Bob was a nice guy.