Max Gardner

Max H Gardner, 79, left this mortal world April 20, 2022 at his home in Cedar City, UT. He was born January 30, 1943 in Cedar City, UT to Magnus Ahlstrom and Thelma (Hunter) Gardner. Max was raised in Cedar City and graduated from Cedar High School, then served in the England, London Mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He Married Corinne Madsen on May 2nd 1969 and had Shane Franklin. Later divorced. On September 6th 1978, Max Married Penny Jackson, later adopting WIlliam and Richard and were Sealed as a family on April 17th 1982 with Brett, Cody and Tim.

Max worked for Anderson Construction, Morton MetalCraft, eventually retiring from Jackson Plumbing. He served in Headquarters 2/222nd Field Artillery of the Utah Army National Guard in the medical section for well over 20 years. He held many callings in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, his favorites were with the youth. He was often found volunteering for scouting events for his sons and many others. If Max had any time off, he was usually found fishing, shooting or camping with his family. He belonged to the Jedediah Smith Mountain Man Rendezvous Club and enjoyed his vegetable garden in his later years.

He is survived by his wife Penny Arlain (Jackson), five children William (Wendy Farnsworth), Richard, Brett (Ivory McClanahan), Cody (Kathrine Barton), Timothy (Holli Winder), Daughter-in-law JoDene (Small). 19 Grandchildren, Quinn (Kimber), Seth, Jayce (Curtis), Cidney, Chase, Dallin, Colton, Keltan, Arlo, Triston, Thelma, Joyce, Elizabeth, Grace, Eleanore, Lovina, Daxton as well as 4 and ¾ Great Grandchildren. Brothers Dale (Jeannie), Kevin (Patricia), and many more cousins, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents Magnus Ahlstrom and Thelma (Hunter) Gardner, sister Terri Jane Gardner, son Shane Gardner, step grandson Patrick Killabrew, Sister-in-law Debbie Jackson, and nephew William Magnus Gardner.

Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Chapel (4th North 500 West, Cedar City, UT) at 2:00 pm. A viewing will be held prior to the services from 12:30-1:30 pm. Compassionate services will be provided by the Cedar 15th ward. Interment will be in the Cedar City Cemetery under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. Online condolences may be sent to www.mortuary.org.

The Gardner Family wishes to give special thanks to Maree Prince and the Iron County Home Health crew for all of their extra care and compassion. Also, to all who have shared love and support throughout this challenging time.