Gardner, Adrian Michael Brothers, Adrian Michael Gardner, age 7 and Joshua Daniel Gardner, age 3 of Ensley Center, passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2007 following injuries received in an automobile accident. Adrian was born on May 20, 1999 in Holton and was a 2nd grader at Grant Elementary Schools. Adrian was active in the youth ministries at the Resurrection Life Church in Newaygo and enjoyed riding his grandpas mower around the field. Adrian is survived by his mother, Melody Gardner of Ensley Center; his father, Warren Gardner of Fremont; his sister, Marina Gardner of Ensley Center; maternal grandparents, Steve and Diana Barnum of Bailey; maternal great grandmother, Lois Barnum at Metron of Forest Hills, Grand Rapids; Janet Vincent of Stanwood; uncles, Carl Gardner of Muskegon Heights; George Gardner of Gaylord; David Gardner of Petoskey; Roger Gardner of Muskegon Heights; Jason Barnum of Fremont; Mark Barnum stationed at Fort Campbell, Kentucky with the United States Army; Kevin Barnum of Grand Rapids; several great aunts, uncles, cousins and other family members. Adrian was preceded in death by maternal great grandfather, Harry Barnum and paternal grandparents, George and Ina Gardner. Funeral services were held on Friday, March 2, 2007 at the Resurrection Life Church in Newaygo with interment in the Maple Grove Cemetery in Fremont. Friends may consider the Adrian and Joshua Gardner Family for memorial contributions to assist with funeral expenses C/O Crandell Funeral Home or Resurrection Life Church in Newaygo. Friends may also send a condolence with the family online at www.crandellfh.com. Click here to post a condolence or memory of Adrian on-line Melody, I am so sorry to hear the news about your boys. I remember when I worked at Dura how happy you were when you were carrying Adrian. I know he was the apple of your eye. I won't say the pain will ever go away, but day by day it gets a little less. Just take comfort in knowing that you'll see him again someday, as the boys are in heaven, a place of peace and tranquility. They will always be with you. Jean (Ferguson) Bosse (Shifter line floater) Warren and Melody and families, just wanted to say how sorry I was to hear about your boys, my heart goes out to you, as a mother with two sons and daughter I grieve with you, may you have some comfort in knowing your boys are together. You will be in my prayers. Pam Tanis ( Fremont Ford) Deur Speet Motors. Mel and Warren, i know words cannot always soothe the pain you are feeling but i can say that Arian will always be in our hearts... and remember Life is just a blink of an eye and that's the way God wants it to be .. The Kemptons Melody and warren, may your faith in the lord bring you much comfort as each day goes by. I pray for you and your families. and i know first hand how much your children were loved. God bless you all. Don and Kathy Dulyea [Dura ] Melody & warren, words are all we can give you at this time. But those words come from the hearts of all the people who care. Your loss will forever be in our hearts. My words to you is remember the lord through him you will find peace and comfort in the years to come. What a joy the boys were and to know will see them again is a blessing. Love to you all,Don&Kathy Dulyea [DURA] You do not know me but I was a PAL in Mrs. Zerlauts first grade class last year. I worked with Adrian and i cannot even express how sorry I am. He was such a sweet boy and I cared about him a lot. I just recently saw him in his new class and he was soo happy to see me and just ran up and hugged me ! It put a smile on my face for days! I could not believe what a little man he had become! I miss him a lot and I am sorry i could not attend his service but my parents said it was too bad outside to go. I wanted you to know that your son taught me alot and i will miss him. I just lost my grandmother but you would never expect to lose a child you cared about so much! you are in my prayers. Take care! Jennifer Dulyea