Vicki Gardner

Vicki Lynn Gardner, 60, of Ankeny passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on November 25, 2014, with her family and friends by her side. She was born November 2, 1954, in Des Moines, the daughter of Eugene and Mabel (Yori) Webb.

Vicki was a lifelong resident of Carney, and was educated in the Ankeny Public Schools. She was a member of the Moose Lodge #2589, the Vittoria Lodge, and Boline-Manfredi VFW Auxiliary Post #9662, where she served as Auxiliary President.

Vicki loved to fish and treasured the time she spent with her family, friends, and dogs, Pepe and Rags.

Vicki is survived by John, her husband of 30 years; son, Troy (Jodi) Hudson; stepson, John Gardner III; grandchildren, TJ, Kyle (Jasmine Kimrey), and Courtney Hudson; great-granddaughter, Sawyar Hudson; step-grandchildren, John Gardner IV and Josh Gardner; brothers, James Webb of Goshen, IN, Gary Bowers of Des Moines, and Loren Bowers of Ankeny; sister, Linda Erb of Goshen, IN; as well as several cousins, nieces and nephews. Vicki was preceded in death by her son, Loren Lee Hudson, and her parents.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 29, 2014, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue in Des Moines, with burial to follow at Ankeny Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be held Friday evening at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Rescue League, VFW Auxiliary, or to the family in loving memory of Vicki.


Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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