John F. Gardiner Jr. ’49

Jeff died July 16, 2016, in Macomb, Mich.

Jeff was born Feb. 19, 1929, which made him slightly younger than the median age for ’49ers. He came to us from Episcopal Academy. At Princeton, he majored in psychology and was a member of Prospect Club. After graduation, he took a position with Fidelity Bonding and Deposit Co. as a special agent. He later moved on to Seaboard Security, as a surety bond agent, and transferred to the Detroit area in 1967. He continued there as a surety bond agent with various agencies until his retirement.

Jeff’s marriage to Joan Madeline Gentry Rodgers provided him with a lifetime dance and ski partner, and they enjoyed golf, tennis, and travel together.

He is survived by Joan and children William, John, Robert R. Fittrer, Judi Merrill, Peggy G. Moore, James A. Rodgers, and Julie A. Baker. With 14 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren, the Gardiner clan will stand as quite a major addition to our class roster of names and descendants! We offer our sympathy and condolences to the entire family.