James A. Garvens

Garvens, James A. Of Brookfield, passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2012, from complications after knee replacement surgery at the age of 75. Jim is survived by his wife Lorna of 54 years. He is also survived by his children Jim, Jon, Jay, Grant and Sandy. Also his daughters-in-law Angie, Marlo and Angela and his grandchildren Ben, Jake, Logan, Alex, Ian, Asher, Ella, Nadia and Anna. Jim was a devoted member of Brookfield Congregational Church for 50 years and a leader in the City of Brookfield since 1991. In addition, Jim was a long time member of the Elmbrook Rotary Club. Prior to retirement, he held positions with Cambridge Electronics (Division President), Johnson Controls (Division President) and Globe Union (Division Vice President). Visitation will be held Monday, February 13, at the Funeral Home from 4 to 7 PM. Services will be held Tuesday, February 14, at 11 AM, at Brookfield Congregational United Church of Christ, 16350 Gebhardt Rd., Brookfield, followed by graveside Services at Wauwatosa Cemetery, where he will be laid to rest on the family lot. Memorials to Brookfield Congregational United Church U.C.C. or Rotary International would be appreciated.