Jon Lindsay Gardner of Excelsior Springs passed away on October 15, 2021 at home surrounded by his family. He was born June 12, 1954 in Woodland, California and was one of five children of Aaron and Alene (Gittings) Gardner. Jon married his loving wife, Cindy, October 12, 1990 and they shared 31 years as husband and wife. Jon was a devoted husband, father and an amazing papa. He traveled to many places in his youth. He enjoyed Science Fiction books and College football. Most of all he loved his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Aaron and Alene (Gittings) Gardner; his sister, Robin (Gardner) Harris, and his brothers, Rick Gardner and Gray Gardner. He is survived by his wife, Cindy Gardner and Granddaughter, Hazel Gardner, both of the home; his son, Shon Miles (Susan); his son, Lindsay Gardner (Angie); his daughter Deanna Gardner: his grandchildren Elizabeth, Karlie and Laura; his sister, Tracy (Gardner) Pence; numerous nieces and nephews and many friends. Arrangements in care of Hidden Valley Funeral Home, Excelsior Springs.