Shanna was predeceased by her husband Michael, son David, and companion Cayo Villa. She is survived by her loving son Jeffrey and wife Lisa, and 3 grandchildren, Lindsay Balagna and her husband Glen of Prescott Valley, Az, Dylan Gardner of Surprise, Az, and David Gardner of Peoria, Az.
Shanna was born and raised in Fairview, Utah and attended Fairview Elementary School and attended high school in Mount Pleasant, UT. During her time in high school, she was a majorette and excelled in all her classes. She was also crowned Miss Fairview. She met her husband Michael Gardner in Salt Lake City as she was studying to be a beautician. She moved to California in 1962 where she would start her family and raise her two sons Jeffrey and David. She was active in the PTA and on her children's sports teams. A job opportunity for her husband led them to Arizona in 1976 and in 1980 she became a friendly face every morning for the children of Litchfield Park Elementary School as their bus driver. Shanna would safely transport the children of Litchfield Park Elementary to school until she retired in 2008. She enjoyed retirement with close friends and family. During retirement, she had many adventures that she would often look back on fondly. Shanna was happiest with her family around her. She loved to cook and enjoyed watching others enjoy her cooking. She was deeply loved and will be sorely missed.
We will be having a service at Thompson Funeral Chapel located at 926 S Litchfield Rd Goodyear AZ, 85338 on March 12th starting at 8 AM for all those that would like to come and say goodbye and help us celebrate her return to our heavenly Father’s home.
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