DONALD ROY GARDNER, Sr., Caro
Donald Roy Gardner, Sr. of Caro, age 86, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2014 at the Tuscola County Medical Care Community in Caro. Don was born July 4, 1928 in Jackson, the son of the late William W. and Velma (Kaiser) Gardner. Don retired in 1967 from Jamison Corporation in Saginaw after fourteen years of service as a tool and die management specialist. From 1969 until 1988, Don was self-employed operating a bicycle sales and service business in St. Petersburg, Florida. Don enjoyed hunting, fishing, and working in his woods. Don is survived by Doris Allen, his loving companion since 1971; two sons, Donald R. Gardner, Jr. of Bay City and Jack E. Gardner (aka Jon Michel Gardner) of Montalba, Texas; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Don was preceded in death by one son, Larry Frank Gardner; and one brother, William W. Gardner, Sr. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 17, 2014 at the Ransford Collon Funeral Home in Caro with Pastor Jerry Paul Densmore officiating. The family will be present to receive friends at the Ransford Collon Funeral Home on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 12:00 p.m. Interment will follow in Indianfields Township Cemetery in Caro. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorial contributions to the Donald R. Gardner, Sr. Family Discretionary Fund, c/o Doris Allen, 205 W. Sherman Street, Caro, MI 48723. The family was assisted with these arrangements by the Ransford Colon Funeral Home of Caro. Friends may share memories, thoughts, and prayers online at www.RansfordCollon. com.