JoHannah E. GardBOURBON – JoHannah E. Gard, age 94, of Bourbon, passed away on Sunday, Jan, 16, 2022, in her home.
JoHannah was born to Clarence and Mary Verier Slough on April 2, 1927, in Rock Creek, Ohio. She has since been a lifelong resident of the Bourbon and Etna Green area. She graduated from Etna Green High School and was a member of the Etna Green United Methodist Church. She married Lowell T. Gard on June 29, 1946, and he preceded her in death on Jan. 21, 1993. She was a volunteer at Kosciusko Community Hospital and a homemaker. She was the first president of O.N.O (Our Night Out) Club, which she helped found with other high school girlfriends. She was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She enjoyed mowing her yard “her way,” watching Indiana University basketball and she loved all kinds of animals.
JoHannah is survived by her sons: Jeffery (Joyce) Gard, of New Carlisle; Eric (Janie) Gard, of Carmel; her grandchildren: Heath (Gwenda) Gard, Trina Gard, Katie (Blake) Weishaar, Maggie (Josh) Snader, Matt (Katie) Gard; her great-grandchildren: Jarrett Gard, Cole Gard, Ben Weishaar and Evelyn Weishaar.
JoHannah is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Lowell; her daughter, Janice Gard, on Aug. 31, 2008; her son, Gregory Gard, on Sept. 6, 2008; her sister, Jane Harman; and her grandson, Andrew Gard.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, Jan. 23 from 12 to 2 p.m. in the Etna Green United Methodist Church, 131 W. Broadway St., Etna Green. Funeral will follow at 2 p.m. with Pastor Kenneth Cooke presiding. Face masks are suggested during visitation and funeral services due to the area being in the “Red COVID-19 designation” at this time.
Burial will take place in Etna Green Cemetery, 10305 W. 300 N. (High Street), Etna Green.
Thank you to all our friends and community for your support during this difficult time.
Deaton-Clemens Funeral Home is privileged to be entrusted in assisting the family with arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Etna Green Methodist Church, 131 W. Broadway St., Etna Green, IN 46524; or a nearby “no kill” animal shelter.
Memories or condolences may be left at: www.deatonclemensfh.com.
