Stephen Wendall Gardner 52 died Thursday, September 6, 2018.
Steve was born in Springfield MO on November 17,1965 to Gene and Donnie Kaye Gardner of Oldfield MO. He is survived by three daughters and 1.5 grandsons.; Hannah Kern and her husband Brodie, of Springfield, Shelby Monsour and her husband Austin and their son Kaiden and Cassidy Gardner all of Nixa MO.
Steve is also survived by three siblings Mark, Michelle and Mary, five nephews Brent, Bryce, Blake, Cody, Nick and 4 nieces Heather, Lynz, Whitney and Stephanie and Fourteen great nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents.
Steve will always be remembered by his family and many friends for his great sense of humor and his love of life. He was a fighter to the end.