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James Howard “Jim” Lardner

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James Howard “Jim” Lardner

Birth
Auburn, Placer County, California, USA
Death
11 Nov 1999 (aged 83)
Auburn, Placer County, California, USA
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Auburn, Placer County, California, USA Add to Map
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N/C-10-147-7
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Suggested edit: James Howard Lardner, better known as Jim, was born at his parent's residence, 250 Linden Avenue in Auburn, CA. The third of twelve children of the pioneer Lardner family, he attended local schools and was graduated from Placer High School in 1934. He was employed by Keena and Williams, local grocer, and also the State Theater. During the war, he worked at the Marin Shipyards. Upon returning to Auburn he joined his father in the family business, Lardner and Lardner Contractors and Builders. They were known for building quality homes and commercial buildings in Auburn and throughout Placer and El Dorado counties. Upon his father's death, Jim took over the business and successfully ran it with the principles his father had established: honesty, trustworthiness, quality and dependability. Jim retired in 1983. His affiliations were Rotary, Elks, Tahoe Club and SIRS of Auburn.

Jim was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Helen (nee McBride), a sister, Phyllis Warwick, a brother, Jon Benton, and a brother who died at birth. He is survived by daughter, Susan Lardner, sons Jim, Jon and Scott, all of Auburn. Granddaughters Julia Kontinakis of Jacksonville, Fla and Erin Lee of Auburn also survive, as well as two great-granddaughters. His survivors also include three brothers: Lynford and Robert of Auburn and George of Grass Valley; sisters: Jane Haydon, Lynette Weeks and Billee Landry of Auburn; Lorraine Laird of San Diego, and Claire Vanderbilt of Fairbanks, Alaska, numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, November 17, 1999 at 2:00 Pm at New Auburn District Cemetery. Donation my be made to the charities of donor's choice.
Contributor: Kelly Lardner (48547708)
Suggested edit: James Howard Lardner, better known as Jim, was born at his parent's residence, 250 Linden Avenue in Auburn, CA. The third of twelve children of the pioneer Lardner family, he attended local schools and was graduated from Placer High School in 1934. He was employed by Keena and Williams, local grocer, and also the State Theater. During the war, he worked at the Marin Shipyards. Upon returning to Auburn he joined his father in the family business, Lardner and Lardner Contractors and Builders. They were known for building quality homes and commercial buildings in Auburn and throughout Placer and El Dorado counties. Upon his father's death, Jim took over the business and successfully ran it with the principles his father had established: honesty, trustworthiness, quality and dependability. Jim retired in 1983. His affiliations were Rotary, Elks, Tahoe Club and SIRS of Auburn.

Jim was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Helen (nee McBride), a sister, Phyllis Warwick, a brother, Jon Benton, and a brother who died at birth. He is survived by daughter, Susan Lardner, sons Jim, Jon and Scott, all of Auburn. Granddaughters Julia Kontinakis of Jacksonville, Fla and Erin Lee of Auburn also survive, as well as two great-granddaughters. His survivors also include three brothers: Lynford and Robert of Auburn and George of Grass Valley; sisters: Jane Haydon, Lynette Weeks and Billee Landry of Auburn; Lorraine Laird of San Diego, and Claire Vanderbilt of Fairbanks, Alaska, numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, November 17, 1999 at 2:00 Pm at New Auburn District Cemetery. Donation my be made to the charities of donor's choice.
Contributor: Kelly Lardner (48547708)

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