William E. Gardner, 54, of Quakertown, formerly of Holland Twp., NJ died May 27, 2011 in his home. Born in Hackensack, NJ he was a son of Walter E. and Joan (Quinlan) Gardner of Eustis, FL. He was presently employed by Lowes in Quakertown. He was an avid NASCAR fan. Surviving with his parents are his children, son Christopher Gardner, daughter Danielle Gardner both of Upper Black Eddy, daughter Heather Tweed, husband, Eric of Hellertown; grandsons Nolan & Mason Tweed; brothers Walter E. Gardner, Jr. of Plantation , FL & Lt Col. James Gardner, wife Wendy of Franklin, NJ; sisters Joanne Gardner of Woodbridge, NJ & Susan Stutz of Milford, NJ; nieces & nephews; and his beloved dog, Xena. Because of Bill's love & concern for dogs, the family requests memorials in his memory be made to the Bucks County SPCA, PO Box 277, Lahaska, PA 18931 in lieu of floral remembrances.