Janice Lynn Gardner, 60, of Independence, MO passed away November 1, 2013 at St. Mary’s Medical Center. A visitation will be held from 1-2:00 p.m. followed by a 2:00 p.m. service on Tuesday, November 5, 2013 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. Cremation will follow. Janice was born April 18, 1953 in Kansas City, MO to Clint A. and Alice G. (Stewart) Brown. She was a loving, caring, forgiving and nurturing person, who had a passion for fishing, camping, gardening and most of all her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; and one brother, Charles Lefholz. Janice is survived by her loving husband of 36 years, Fred Gardner; daughter, Rebecca Kaiser and husband Courtney; grandson, Tyler Kaiser; sister, Judy Goodson; and many other loving family members and friends.