Obituary:
Evelyn R. Gardner, age 88, of Canton, OH, passed away Sunday morning,December 16, 2001, in Hennis Care Centre, Bolivar, OH, following an extendedillness. Born in Wilmot, OH, March 10, 1913, to her parents the late WilliamBoyd and Zelda (Robinett) Richards, she has been a resident of the Cantonarea since 1967. She was preceded in death by her brother, Milton Richardsand two sons, Larry Allen Gardner and Gary Lynn Gardner. Survivors includeher loving husband, Dennis Gardner of the home to whom she was married 65years, November 30, 2001; her sister, Thelma Henning of North Canton, OH;two grandchildren and their spouses, Todd Allen and Rebecca Gardner ofVenice, FL, Brian Lynnn and Wendy Gardner of Palmdale, CA; twogreat-grandchildren, Zachary Allen Gardner and Tyler James Gardner; severalnieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday 11 a.m. inthe Reed Funeral Home with Rev. Harold L. Davis officiating. Burial will bein Greenlawn Cemetery, Wilmot, OH. Calling hours at the funeral homeWednesday 3-6 p.m. and one hour prior to services on Thursday 10-11 a.m.