Obituary photo of Rosemary Gardner, Louisburg-KS
In Loving Memory of

Rosemary Gardner

1929 - 2016
Obituary photo of Rosemary Gardner, Louisburg-KS
In Loving Memory of

Rosemary Gardner

1929 - 2016

Services & Gatherings

Services & Gatherings

Visitation:
Thursday, September 15, 2016 from 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Penwell-Gabel - Louisburg Chapel
120 S Broadway
Louisburg, KS  66053
913-837-4310
Service:
Thursday, September 15, 2016 at 3:00pm
Penwell-Gabel - Louisburg Chapel
120 S Broadway
Louisburg, KS  66053
913-837-4310
Interment:
Cremation

Interment:
Cremation
Rosemary Gardner, age 87, of Paola, KS passed away September 10, 2016 at Olathe Hospice House, Olathe, KS.

She was born on April 27, 1929 to Roy J. and Norma Kuheim Watrous in Kansas City, MO. She graduated from Louisburg Rural High School with the class of 1946. Rosemary was united in marriage to James A. Gardner in November of 1947. Together they were parents of three children, Cathy, Jim M. and Karen Jeanne.

Rosemary loved to work in the garden, go fishing and dancing. She was a member of the Thimble Club. She greatly loved her family and enjoyed spending time with them.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 60 years, James A. Gardner; one daughter, Karen Jeanne Gardner Clark; and three brothers, Chester, Henry and Roy (Bud) Watrous.

Survivors include one daughter, Cathy (Gary) Zumbrunnen; one son, James M. (Janice) Gardner both of Paola, KS; eight grandchildren; fourteen great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild and one sister, Norma Jeanne Gardner, Ottawa, KS.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to the Olathe Hospice House, 15310 S. Marion St., Olathe, KS 66061.

To share your memories of Rosemary or leave a special condolence message for her family, please click the Share Memories button above.
Rosemary Gardner, age 87, of Paola, KS passed away September 10, 2016 at Olathe Hospice House, Olathe, KS.

She was born on April 27, 1929 to Roy J. and Norma Kuheim Watrous in Kansas City, MO. She graduated from Louisburg Rural High School with the class of 1946. Rosemary was united in marriage to James A. Gardner in November of 1947. Together they were parents of three children, Cathy, Jim M. and Karen Jeanne.

Rosemary loved to work in the garden, go fishing and dancing. She was a member of the Thimble Club. She greatly loved her family and enjoyed spending time with them.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 60 years, James A. Gardner; one daughter, Karen Jeanne Gardner Clark; and three brothers, Chester, Henry and Roy (Bud) Watrous.

Survivors include one daughter, Cathy (Gary) Zumbrunnen; one son, James M. (Janice) Gardner both of Paola, KS; eight grandchildren; fourteen great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild and one sister, Norma Jeanne Gardner, Ottawa, KS.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to the Olathe Hospice House, 15310 S. Marion St., Olathe, KS 66061.

To share your memories of Rosemary or leave a special condolence message for her family, please click the Share Memories button above.

Services & Gatherings

Services & Gatherings

Visitation:
Thursday, September 15, 2016 from 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Penwell-Gabel - Louisburg Chapel
120 S Broadway
Louisburg, KS  66053
913-837-4310
Service:
Thursday, September 15, 2016 at 3:00pm
Penwell-Gabel - Louisburg Chapel
120 S Broadway
Louisburg, KS  66053
913-837-4310
Interment:
Cremation

Interment:
Cremation

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