Paul Garvin
February 08, 2015
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Paul Garvin, 63, passed away unexpectedly due to complications of cancer on Sunday, February 8, 2015 surrounded by his family. Visitation will be held Thursday, February 12 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines; with the funeral service on Friday, February 13 at 11:00 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church, 10395 University Ave. in Clive.
Paul graduated from Dubuque Wahlert High School, the University of Wisconsin Platteville, and attended Drake to pursue his Master’s in Education. Paul worked for 25+ years in radio broadcasting and then later as a financial planner. Upon retirement he was a substitute teacher in the Des Moines and West Des Moines school districts.
Paul became an avid Michigan State fan when his son Jon attended college there. But above all else, Paul loved spending time with his family.
He is survived by his wife of nearly 34 years, Sue Toma-Garvin; son, Jon Garvin; brother, James (Maria) Garvin; niece, Christine Garvin; mother-in-law, Delores Thoma; other loving relatives and many special friends. Paul was preceded in death by his parents, Phillip and Helen (Edwards) Garvin.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family for a contribution to The Smithsonian in Washington, D.C. Condolences may be expressed online at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Maggie Elehwany
02/10/2015
Jon, my deepest sympathy. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your mom. Please take care of each and let me know if there is anything your old colleagues can do.
John David
02/10/2015
Sue and Jon:
My deepest condolences in this unexpected time in your lives.
You have many friends for support, so reach out when you need help.
Larry Wentz
02/10/2015
Sue,
So sorry to hear about Paul's death. The years have passed by too quickly since those great times at WHO when we were young and a long future was ahead of us. Please know that I am thinking of you and Jon.
Dan Hotchkiss
02/10/2015
Sue & Jon,
My heart felt sympathies to you and your family. I always enjoyed my time ushering with Paul and the banter that went between all of us. Paul was a very special person. May God's peace be with you and your family.
Jim & Mary Lou Spoerl
02/10/2015
Sue and family: Our thoughts and prayers to you. What a shock. We'll always remember Paul's quiet way of getting his point across ... NOT.
We have lost a "character."
Ray and Jeanann Johnson
02/10/2015
Sue and Family, Our heartfelt sympathy on Paul's passing. May he rest in peace. Godspeed.
Tim Klein
02/10/2015
Sue: My deepest sympathies to you and Jon during this sad time. I remember Paul, when you two were starting your lives together. Charming and good looking, Paul always had that wry smile on his face. My prayers are with you.
Susan, Greg, & Kristopher Klein
02/10/2015
We were saddened to read that Paul had passed. You are in our prayers.
Sara Earp
02/10/2015
Sue and Jon, My sympathies are with you at this difficult time. I had many conversations with Paul when he would substitute at Southwoods. Please know that he was very proud of your accomplishments Jon and loved you both very much! Again, my deepest sympathy!
Ray and Mary Main
02/10/2015
Sue and Jon: We are very sorry for your loss. I respected Paul. I looked forward to and loved our ongoing conversations on a Sunday morning. Peace be with you both as he will be remembered by those who knew him.
Larry Schultz
02/09/2015
Carolyn and I send our deepest condolences to Sue and Jon for the loss of a wonderful husband and father. We pray that God comforts you. Paul will be remembered by many friends. We feel privileged to have been among them. God bless.