Garvin L. Smith
December 12, 2015
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Garvin Leonard Smith, 76, was born October 18, 1939 in Ladora, Iowa, the son of Leonard and Esther (Meyer) Smith. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family Saturday, December 12, 2015.
Garvin is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Mary Ellen (Lyda) Smith; beloved daughter, Lisa Lucille (Arthur G. IV) Holstein and grandchildren, Hunter Lucille Holstein and Arthur G. V “Quin” Holstein, all of Chicago; sister, Sherlyn (Mike) Tobin of Williamsburg; nephew, David (Vicki) Drown of Cedar Rapids; niece, Darcy (Jeff) Blythe of Orange City; other loving relatives and many special friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.
The family will greet friends from 10 to 12 p.m. Saturday, December 19, 2015 at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 600 1st Ave. N in Altoona with a Memorial Service to begin at 12 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Christ the King Lutheran Church or Taylor House UnityPoint in loving memory of Garvin.
Condolences may be expressed at
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Brent Neubauer
12/21/2015
Some of my fondest memories as a young boy was opening day of pheasant season at pop's and uncle Leonard's farms - Garvin was always there joking and having fun. He will be part of those great memories for me always. Sorry for your loss.
Lynda Fox
12/17/2015
Many fond memories of Gar when he worked at Dun & Bradstreet. Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Dennis Goldford
12/17/2015
Though I did not know Gar beyond occasionally playing racquetball with him at Oakmoor, I can say that he was a really nice guy. I'm glad to have met him and am sorry for your loss.
Denny O'Tool
12/16/2015
I want to enter a separate condolence from my wife Cathy. Garr was a salesman with me at Eagle Sign and was a true team player. Garr was also a good friend and a very competitive racquetball foe and partner. For being a big man, he could move pretty fast. One game I remember I had Garr down 14-0 and was talking smack. He advised me not to do that. He beat me 15-14! The guy never gave up! He was a good man and a good friend. My condolences to all of Garr's family.
Sue Hall
12/15/2015
The family of Garvin,
Gar always came into the Crystal Tree and would have lunch and visit with Ginny the bartender and myself. he was a great guy. Always talking about his family. So sorry for your loss.
Sincerely,
Sue Hall