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/ 84 MULTI-UNIT FRANCHISEE IS S UE III, 2014