UPDATE: Edina Police Chief Ryan Bishop confirmed for KTVO that the man burned in Thursday night's fire in Edina was Harold "Rusty" Dever, who is in his 60s.The
At 90 years old this Northeast Missouri farm boy, veteran, doctor, businessman, exotic animal trader and rare coin collector, known as “Doc” by those who knew him from his medical career, and “Animal Papa” by those who loved him and are his legacy, passed away in his hometown of Kirksville, Missouri from a heart so big it couldn’t be contained. He passed away at home under the care of Hospice of Northeast Missouri while surrounded by loving family on Thursday December 21, 2023.
James E. Gardner, D.O.1933 - 2023Doc Gardner led a legendary life.At 90 years old this Northeast Missouri farm boy, veteran, doctor, businessman, exotic animal
Travis-Noe Funeral Home1008 W. Potter AveKirksville MO 63501660-665-1300James E. Gardner, D.O.1933 - 2023Doc Gardner led a legendary life.At 90 years old this N