Leonard Emerson Gardner Obituary (1920 - 2009)

“Loving Husband”’ Leonard Emerson Gardner passed away November 12, 2009 surrounded by his loving family. Born June 21, 1920 in Lund, Nevada to George Cannon and Sarah Isabelle Forsyth Gardner. Married Reva Whitehead on the 17th of August 1943 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Leonard served in the US Navy during WWII. He was an active member of the LDS church having served an LDS mission faithfully to the Western States and in numerous callings including multiple bishoprics, high councils and scouting positions. He served as a sealer in the St. George Temple having resided in St. George for over 30 years and relocating to the Salt Lake area in 2007. Leonard loved to help others, to watch sporting events, play a round of golf and travel together with Reva and the Home Builders Assn. He is survived by his wife of 66 years; his children, Steven (Carol Jean), Karolee (Curtis) Kaleikini, Rennie (Kaye), Joel (Melissa); 15 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren along with numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his son, Kyle. We thank the nurses and staff of Harmony Hospice for the loving care and concern for Leonard. Funeral services will be held Monday, November 16, 2009, 11:00 am at Jenkins-Soffe South Valley, 1007 W. South Jordan Pkwy. (10600 So.), South Jordan, Utah. Family and friends may call Sunday from 5 – 7 pm and Monday from 10 – 10:45 am. at the funeral home. Interment St. George City Cemetery, Tuesday Nov. 17th at 11:00 am.