John D. Gardner
Oct. 6, 2013

John D. Gardner, 91, of the Village of Oak Creek, died Oct. 6.

A Navy pilot and flight instructor in World War II, he was active in the Sedona United Methodist Church and the adult community center, served as a volunteer for Meals on Wheels and Verde Valley Caregivers, and was a member of the Sedona Camera Club as a photographer and amateur astronomer.

He is survived by his two daughters, four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at Sedona Methodist Church on Thursday, Oct. 10, at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to the church.