Obituary for Penny B. Gardner

Penny was Born on July 15, 1937, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She lived with her parents, grandmother, and two brothers. She married young to first husband Bill. They had two children Perry and Patti.

Penny had a passion for helping people throughout her life, and she worked with the homeless population at the Salvation Army Harbor Light Center for several years. That is where she met her second husband Marvin. She played piano and he led the singing at their services. They both had a passion for serving the Lord. She also worked as a volunteer coordinator at Maranatha Care Center and served elderly clients and their family’s.

Penny cherished her family, friends, and church. She had a passion to listening to people, giving advice, and praying with them. She took many people into her home over the years, and many became a part of her family.

On April 2, 2023, after a long bout with illness Penny went home to be with the Lord. She is now celebrating her new life with her Lord and Savior. Penny is proceeded in death by husband Marvin, and brothers Paul and Phil. Survived by her son Perry Bach (Kari), daughter Patti Kaiser (Ken). Grand children: Jesse, Jennifer, Sam. Great grand children: Milly, Booker.

Our family is grateful to her care givers Lillian, Gail, Linda, and Lynn.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11AM on Friday, April 21, 2023 at Living Christ's Mission Church, 1200 69th Avenue North, Brooklyn Center, with a visitation one hour prior to the service.