Terrell Reed Gardner

Terrell “Terry” Reed Gardner, 84, left this life on March 13, 2025 in St. George, Utah. A beloved husband, father and grandfather Terry will be remembered for his kindness and willingness to serve others, especially his family.

Terry was born on April 28, 1940, in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Terry was the middle child of Dorothy Elaine Stallings and Calvin George Gardner, and brother to Sharon Pedersen and Wayne Gardner. Terry was a lifelong member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served three missions and held various Church callings and leadership positions over the years.

He worked for Crawford & Company for 32 years as an insurance adjuster. After he retired, he spent the next ten years working as a substitute teacher in the Morgan County School District. He jokingly nicknamed himself as “Mr. Mean”; still to this day, the children he taught, lovingly refer to him as Mr. Mean when they see him.

While living in San Francisco, California, he met the love of his life Jeneen Saunders. On March 20, 1970, he was eternally sealed to her in the Salt Lake Temple. The two lived in various places over the years but spent 35 of their years together in Mountain Green, Utah and the last few years in St. George, Utah. The two shared their love for each other for 55 years and were blessed with four children and 14 grandchildren who will miss him dearly.

Terry grew up in Idaho where he loved to camp and fish. He taught his children the love of camping and being outdoors, which they spent every summer doing together. As a young adult he developed the artistic ability to oil paint. In his senior years he enjoyed woodcarving and learning to play the Indian flute. Terry and his wife shared the love of traveling and visited many destinations together.

Terry is survived by his wife, Jeneen and their children, Terra (Joseph) Triplett, Tyson (Fabiola) Gardner, Torrey (Megan) Gardner and Tami (Steve) Gilbert, their 14 grandchildren and his brother Wayne Gardner. He was preceded in death by his parents Calvin and Dorothy and his sister Sharon.

Funeral services will be held Saturday March 22, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. in the Crimson Ridge West Stake Center located at 3202 E Crimson Ridge Dr. St. George, Utah. A viewing will be held prior to the funeral services from 12:00 p.m. to 12:40 p.m. A graveside service and interment will be at the Mountain Green Cemetery in Mountain Green, Utah on Monday March 24 th at 11:00 a.m.