John Ward Gardiner

Our loving husband, father, grandpa, brother and friend, John Ward Gardiner, passed away peacefully in his sleep on June 13, 2017 in Clearfield, Utah.

John was born in Ogden, Utah, on October 17, 1931, to John and Margaret (Ward) Gardiner. He grew up in Ogden, graduating from Ogden High School in 1949. He married LaVon Hunsaker on March 21, 1955. John was a devoted husband to LaVon and a devoted father to sons Michael, Phillip, Von and David. John spent many years in the service of his country, first serving in the U.S. Navy and later as a U.S. Border Patrolman, retiring from federal service as the Port Director of U.S. Customs at Salt Lake International Airport. John culminated his law enforcement career as the Chief of Police for the City of Syracuse, Utah.

John was very active for over a decade in the local Syracuse and Clearfield, Utah Youth Sports Programs establishing himself as a baseball coaching legend and earning a well-deserved reputation for developing young leaders and a legacy of winning. He also loved the outdoors and took every opportunity to spend time hunting and fishing with family and friends. An avid gardener, John was renowned for his fabulous gardens, which many from the neighborhood enjoyed over the years. He was also a longstanding member of the Church of the Good Shepherd in Ogden Utah, where he served in a variety of capacities.

John is survived by his wife, LaVon (Hunsaker) Gardiner; his sons, Michael (Sandra Caughlin) Gardiner, Phillip (Debra) Gardiner, Von (Susan) Gardiner and David (Jane) Gardiner; his brother Jeff (Dagmar) Gardiner and his sister Margaret (Steve) Spurlock; his grandchildren, Taylor Gardiner, Ryan Gardiner, Tara Gardiner and Paul Gardiner. Preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Michael Gardiner and Jan Gardiner; and one sister Patricia Gardiner Keogh.

A simple graveside service will be held at the Brigham City Cemetery (300 E 300 S, Brigham City, UT 84302) at noon on Friday, June 16, 2017.

Services under the direction of Myers Mortuary of Layton.
CemeteryBrigham City Cemetery
325 South 300 East
Brigham City, Utah 84302
June 16, 2017
12:00 PM
ServiceGraveside
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Brigham City, UT *
June 16, 2017
12:00 PM