Susan A. Barnhart was born June 9, 1875, near Slippery Rock, Pa., and departed this life at the Gothenburg Hospital, December 21, 1952 at the age of 77 years, 6 months and 12 days.

In the spring of 1885, she moved with her parents to Nebraska, living a short time at Lexington, then moving to a homestead South and East of Farnam.

She was united in marriage to Howard C. Gardner at Stockville, Nebraska, March 21, 1895 and to this union two children were born, Clyde W. and Hazel.

They resided on Mr. Gardner’s homestead south of Farnam until 1929, then moving to their present home where they celebrated their Golden wedding anniversary 7 years ago.

Mrs. Gardner was a member of the Methodist church and of the North Union Aid. She was a willing and cheerful worker in the community and will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

She leaves to mourn her passing, her husband, a son, Clyde of Farnam and a daughter, Mrs. Tony Funk of Douglas, Wyoming, 4 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and a host of friends.

Funeral services were held at the Methodist church in Farnam Tues, December 23, at 2:00 P.M., Rev. B. H. Hart officiated. Pallbearers were Arch Jorgensen, Edgar King, John Rowland, Burr Parker, Jay Rice and Hugo Blomquist. Honorary pallbearers were Albert LaBounty, Jim Hazen, Robert Lydic, A. H. Gewecke, Lee Hudson and A.B. Thrasher.

Interment in Farnam cemetery with the Olson Funeral Home in charge.