Garvin, Avonel 1919-2013

GARVIN, LOWRY, PETERSON, ROBSON, HAM, SUTTON

Posted By: Volunteer Transcriber
Date: 6/5/2015 at 11:22:17

Avonel Garvin 94, died Monday June 17, 2013 at Skiff Medical Center in Newton. She was born on May 25, 1919 to Roy and Elva (Lowry) Peterson in Colfax, Iowa. Avonel grew up in Colfax and graduated with the Colfax class of 1939.

On May 9, 1940 Avonel was united in marriage with Robert Garvin in Lancaster, Missour. Robert and Avonel raised five children, Pamela, Patti, Jon Roy (Butch), Kevin and Sheryl. She devoted her life to her husband and children.

Avonel worked for 25 years for Jasper County Home Health, first as an aide and later in the office.

Avonel enjoyed bowling, playing bingo, and was active in Pocahontas, TOPS, O & E, as well as working with children through Campfire, Blue Birds and Cub Scouts. Avonel loved to tell the story about riding in a covered wagon in the very first Jasper County Fair. She rode again for the last time in that parade five years ago.

She leave to cherish her memory her children, Pamela Robson of Newton, Patti Garvin Ham (Tim) of Fort Collins, CO, Kevin Garvin and Sheryl Garvin Sutton also of Newton; 7 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, a brother and 2 sisters, many nieces, nephews and good friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Robert, her son Jon Roy (Butch) and granddaughter Michele Christine Robson.

The body has been cremated and the family is planning a private family burial at a later date.

The family would like to thank Dr. Zachary Alexander for his wonderful care of their mother.

For those desiring, the family would be honored by memorials to the Courthouse Lighting Fund mailed to or left at the Funeral Home at 315 E, 3rd St. N. Newton, Iowa.

Arrangements by Johnson Funeral Service Newton, Iowa 641-521-8521 johnsonfsiowa.com ~ Johnson Funeral Service, Newton, Iowa 17 June 2013.