Gardner, Joshua Daniel Brothers, Joshua Daniel Gardner, age 3 and Adrian Michael Gardner, age 7 of Ensley Center, passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2007 following injuries received in an automobile accident. Joshua was born on September 29, 2003 in Fremont and currently attended preschool in Grant and was active in the youth ministries at the Resurrection Life Church in Newaygo. Joshua 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. Joshua 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 Joshua on-line 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. 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) Mel and Warren ,,,,, We were sorry to hear of your losses.. there are not enough words to express how sorry we are .. but we can get our strengtyh from god and from those that truely care.. Thinking of You,, The Kempton`s Melody & Warren, my thoughts and prayers are with you at such a heart breaking time. remember the lord and keep him close to you. he will help you threw this one day at a time. the boys will be missed by many but they will never be gone. we will remember them through the people that loved them. with love, Don & Kathy Dulyea [Dura] Kathy 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]