Charlette M. (Pierce) Gardner
Jun 28, 1942 — Feb 1, 2025
Spearfish, South Dakota
Charlette M. Gardner, 82, of Spearfish, South Dakota, passed
away on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Brookefield Park in St. Paul.
Charlette Gardner, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and
friend, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2025, in Palmer, Nebraska, at the
age of 82.
Born on June 28, 1942, in Belmont, Nebraska, to Milford and
Alice Pierce, Charlette lived a life full of love, resilience, and dedication
to her family. She was known for her warm heart, her incredible cooking, and
her deep passion for horses.
Charlette worked in many restaurants throughout her life,
where her culinary talents and work ethic left a lasting impression on all who
knew her. Her kitchen was always a place of comfort, filled with the aroma of
home-cooked meals and the laughter of loved ones.
She is survived by her children: William (Billy) Gardner,
Kenny (Julie) Gardner, Floyd (Angela) Gardner, and Karen (Martin) Martinez; her
siblings: Howard (Donna) Pierce, Jerry Pierce, Gene (Linda) Pierce, Jackie
Hornkohl, and Marilyn (Gary) Moschowsky; as well as many cherished
grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Charlette was preceded in death by her husband, William
(Bill) Gardner; her sons, Chip Briscoe and Timothy Briscoe; her parents,
Milford Pierce and Alice Hanson; and her siblings: Sherri Pierce, Wanda
Weisgerber, Betty Caldwell, Linda Pierce, Melvin Pierce, Terry Pierce, David
Pierce, and Harold Pierce.
A burial service will be held at Black Hills National
Cemetery in Sturgis, South Dakota, on July 11th at 12:30 PM, where Charlette
will be put to rest beside her beloved husband, Bill. A celebration of life
will follow at the home of Kenny and Julie Gardner, located at 2325 Hwy 14,
Spearfish, SD.
Charlette’s legacy of love, strength, and family devotion
will live on in the hearts of all who knew her. She will be remembered fondly
and missed deeply.
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