Multi-Unit Franchisee Magazine Issue III, 2014 | Page 86
In Memory of Timothy Arlan Gardner
The Gardner Family and the entire Franchise Update Media team would like to extend our
deepest gratitude for the kind words, condolences, and offers of support around the recent
loss of Tim Gardner, son of our founders Therese Thilgen and Gary Gardner.
A car accident tragically and suddenly took Tim away from us on June 11, 2014.
Tim was a fun-loving, caring, and kind person who was loved by many people. Among
them of course were his parents, his brother Mike, the love of his life Christa Pulling, and
virtually everyone who knew him during his life.
Many of you in franchising had the pleasure of watching Tim grow into one of the most
creative talents in the industry. As Executive Video Producer for Franchise Update Media,
Tim created many of the creative conference and online productions we have all enjoyed.
Tim’s ability to make people comfortable resulted in the documentation of some of the most
powerful and telling franchise success stories. He was true talent and his work lives on in video.
We are all better people for having known Tim. He will be deeply missed and will live in
our hearts Forever Young.
Below are two philanthropic programs near to Tim’s heart that you may donate to in Tim’s name:
Habitat for Humanity of East Bay/Silicon Valley
Santa Clara Humane Society
Please send any cards of condolences for Therese and Gary or Christa to the following address
(please mark them as “private”):
Franchise Update Media
6489 Camden Avenue, Suite 204
San Jose, CA 95120
See more at: www.franchising.com/tg/
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