GARTNER: It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of James John (Jim) Gartner on June 20, 2014 at the age of 65 years. Left to cherish his memory are his loving family; his loving wife, Yvette; his sons, Clayton (Yvonne) Gartner and their children, Courtney, Danique and Liam; Chad (Candace) Gartner and their children, Troy and Alexiana; Cameron (Brandi) Gartner and their children, Tanner and Allie; his brother and sisters, Aquira (Jerome) Kohlman, Maralyn (Curt) Snook, Edith Ruth, Michael Gartner (Karen Olsen), William (Lynn) Gartner, Hubert (Dorothy) Gartner, Stephen (Eleanor) Gartner, Randolph (Elizabeth) Gartner, Peggy (Chuck) Stang, and Vincent (Branda) Gartner; his in laws Ann (Bob) Holman, Fred (Sharon) Ruth, Tim (Deb) Ruth, and Armella (Clarence) Stang; numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Michael and Leola Gartner; his sister, Deanna Keller; brother-in-law, Barry Ruth; sister-in-law ShirleyHolman; brother-in-law Ferd Holman and nephew Dustin Gartner. Prayers were held at St. Joseph Calansanctius Roman Catholic Church, Tuesday, June 24 at 7 p.m; presider Gaetanne Beaudoin. Mass was held on Wednesday June 25, at 2 p.m, with Reverand Father Anthony Afangide, MSP. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Trevor Watts of Eternal Memories Funeral Service and Crematorium. Interment at a later date. Donations may be made to the Cancer Society. Card of Thanks The family of James John (Jim) Gartner would like to thank everyone for the flowers, the many cards, letters, donations and food, and sincere words of condolences. Words cannot express how we feel in our hearts for everyone. Thank you to BUH and St. Paul's Hospital; the nurses and doctors whos took such good care of him. Thank you to Fr. Anthony, the C.W.L, celebrants, choir and servers at St. Joseph Calansanctius. Thank you to Trevor Watts; Eternal Memories for making difficult times less painful. Thank you, Des for a wonderful eulogy. Thank you to all who attended. We, the family are blessed with the many angels that, through you, have given us great support and love.
