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James “Jim” Gardner

Birth	:	4 Apr 1937 Beaver Crossing, Seward County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	28 Sep 2018 Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Greenwood Cemetery, Seward, Seward County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.9193993, -97.0952988
Plot	:	Langworthy West
Description	:	Jim Gardner was a quiet man with a heart of gold. A gifted carpenter and craftsman, there was nothing he couldn’t build, make or fix with his skill and ingenuity. He passed away on Sept. 28, 2018, at the age of 81. The youngest of three sons, Jim was born to Guy and Katie (Stutzman) Gardner on a farm near Goehner on April 4, 1937. He attended Milford High School, where he enjoyed playing center on the eight-man football team. After graduation in 1955, he went to work on a ranch in Oregon and earned... Read More	Jim Gardner was a quiet man with a heart of gold. A gifted carpenter and craftsman, there was nothing he couldn’t build, make or fix with his skill and ingenuity. He passed away on Sept. 28, 2018, at the age of 81. The youngest of three sons, Jim was born to Guy and Katie (Stutzman) Gardner on a farm near Goehner on April 4, 1937. He attended Milford High School, where he enjoyed playing center on the eight-man football team. After graduation in 1955, he went to work on a ranch in Oregon and earned his private pilot’s license. On April 22, 1959, he married his high-school sweetheart, Jane Schirmer. Together they built a house in Seward where they raised three children and lived for more than 50 years. Jim earned his living as a construction worker, but was truly an outdoorsman and farmer at heart. He liked to observe wildlife as well as to fish, hunt and trap. He raised animals ranging from mink and turkeys to goats and cows—and he always had a dog. Fascinated by honeybees, he also spent 44 years as a beekeeper. First and foremost, however, Jim was a family man. His quick, wry sense of humor brought joy to family gatherings, and there was nothing he loved more than spending time with his grandchildren. Never one to sit still for long, Jim lived the phrase, “If it’s worth doing, it’s worth doing well.” Many of his family, friends and neighbors can tell stories of the things he made, fixed or did for them. Yet he avoided the spotlight and never stayed long enough for a “thank-you.” Through his actions, he taught his children, grandchildren and all who knew him the value of helping others, doing what’s right, and treating everybody with respect. Jim was preceded in death by his parents and his son, Terry J. Gardner. He will be deeply missed by his wife, Jane; daughter, Linda Dubs-Cerny and husband Dan Cerny of Schuyler, NE; son, Tim and wife Jill Gardner of Papillion, NE; daughter-in-law, Pam Gardner of Des Moines, IA; brother, Richard and wife Jean Gardner of Seward, NE; brother, Lonny Gardner of Aurora, CO; sister-in-law, Virginia Miller of Rising City, NE; grandchildren, Rachel Gardner, Jasmine Dubs, Matt Gardner, Miguel Dubs, Michael Gardner, Justin and Katherine Dubs, MaRanda and Joe Nickolite, Terrin Cerny and Lane Cerny; great-grandchildren, Addy and Jagger Nickolite; many nieces and nephews; and countless other relatives and friends. Visitation will be Tuesday, Oct. 2, 6:30-8:00 pm at Zabka Funeral Home in Seward. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 3 at 10:30 am, Seward United Methodist Church. Honorary pallbearers include Jack Daniel, Jim Komenda, Clark Krieser, Rich Wergin, Orville Pearson and Doug Colberg.

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Where is James “Jim” Gardner's memorial?
James “Jim” Gardner's memorial is located at: Greenwood Cemetery, Seward, Seward County, USA.
When did James “Jim” Gardner death?
James “Jim” Gardner death on 28 Sep 2018 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, USA
Where are the coordinates of the James “Jim” Gardner's memorial?
Latitude: 40.9193993
Longitude: -97.0952988

Family Members:

Parent

Guy Willard Gardner

(1909 - 1969)

Katie Marie Stutzman Gardner

(1910 - 2004)

Spouse

Jane Schirmer Gardner

(1938 - 2019)

Siblings

Richard Wayne “Dick” Gardner

(1932 - 2019)

Children

Terry J. Gardner

(1963 - 2014)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Greenwood Cemetery
Seward, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9193993, -97.0952988

2. Seward Cemetery
Seward, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9296989, -97.0986023

3. Anderson Cemetery
Seward, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9016991, -97.1442032

4. Immanuel Cemetery
Staplehurst, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9664001, -97.1686020

5. Staplehurst Cemetery
Staplehurst, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9668999, -97.1686020

6. Germantown Cemetery
Garland, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9444008, -96.9966965

7. Union Cemetery
Bee, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9880981, -97.0444031

8. Zion Lutheran Cemetery
Garland, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9369011, -96.9869003

9. Faith Lutheran East Cemetery
Seward, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8572000, -97.0044000

10. Saint Wenceslaus Cemetery
Bee, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0057983, -97.0430984

11. Mount Pleasant Cemetery
Ruby, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8292007, -97.0550003

12. Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
Seward, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8878000, -96.9725000

13. First Methodist Cemetery
Goehner, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8292000, -97.1492000

14. Tamora Cemetery
Tamora, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9021988, -97.2300034

15. Ruby Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
Ruby, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8131000, -97.0827000

16. Our Redeemer Lutheran Country Cemetery
Staplehurst, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9670000, -97.2282000

17. Faith Lutheran Church Cemetery North
Staplehurst, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9886000, -97.2165000

18. Mound Prairie Cemetery
Goehner, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8573380, -97.2344200

19. Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery
Milford, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8137000, -97.0057000

20. Mount Carmel Cemetery
Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9077988, -96.9297028

21. Evangelical Lutheran Trinity Cemetery
Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9261017, -96.9289017

22. Salem United Methodist Church Cemetery
Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7997000, -97.1578000

23. Oak Grove Cemetery
Garland, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9947014, -96.9381027

24. Milford Mennonite Cemetery
Milford, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7703018, -97.0730972