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Timothy Garver Obituary

TIMOTHY F. GARVER VALPARAISO, IN
Timothy F. Garver, age 70 of Valparaiso, passed away after a long battle with cancer and diabetes, August 21, 2015. He graduated from Horace Mann High School in 1962 and Parsons College in 1970, where he received degrees in business and aviation. Tim was employed by Burns Funeral Home, U.S. Steel, Garver & Son Fish Company, and Farmer Brothers Coffee and Tea. He also served for the U.S. Army as a L.R.R.P./Ranger during Vietnam. Tim was a member of the Sons of Erin and The American Legion. He was a very active member of the Boone Grove Christian Church. He enjoyed horseback riding, flying, boating, model railroading, and RVs, but mostly, spending time with his friends and family. He was preceded in death by his parents: Lyle and Agatha (nee Pawloske) Garver. Tim is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Linda; children: Brian Garver and Susan (Jeff) Baldwin; grandchildren; Eric Garver and Garrett and Gavin Baldwin. Friends may visit with Tim's family from 2:00-7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 25, 2015, at Burns Funeral Home, 10101 Broadway, Crown Point, IN, with a funeral service following immediately at 7:00 p.m. Entombment at Sunset Cemetery, 3901 N Vermillion St Danville, IL on Wednesday August 26,2015 at 11:00a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Boone Grove Christian Church (property fund) or the Wounded Warrior Project. www.burnsfuneral.com

Published by The Times on Aug. 23, 2015.
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Tim was a fantastic person. I think of his smiling face often. RIP buddy

Glenn Hyatte

August 17, 2023

We will always remember "Timmy" as our adventurous cousin that brought so many smiles to our 1960's family events in Michigan City, Indiana

Jane Tuttle

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August 17, 2022

What a fun and great person I shall always remember

Glenn Hyatte

August 17, 2021

Heartfelt condolences. God Bless and Keep my cousin.

August 2, 2016

I remember Timmy as a child playing with my brother and I at his grandparents home in Michigan City. I always looked up to him. I wish I could have known him as an adult. Sincere condolences to his family.

Jane Huber Tuttle

August 2, 2016

Tim was a great guy. He was once a member of VFW 2511 in Porter where I had many a great conversation with him. He will be greatly missed. So sorry I missed his funeral. Just found out. My heartfelt blessings to his family.

Glenn Hyatte

August 27, 2015

Your family has suffered a great loss in such a loved man as Tim. May God be with you through this time and surround you with his peace and love.

Kris Apa

August 26, 2015

All my prayers to the family. I am sorry to hear about his passing away

Gordon Smith

August 24, 2015

May the "Peace of the LORD" be with Tim's family. I personally never knew Tim, But you have to understand He was my LURP Brother. When it comes my time to travel down that road I will have no fear for I know Tim will be waiting on the far side bank of Jordan to welcome me home! Peace!

Richard Cole

August 24, 2015

We will miss our Brother Tim
Garver and and we hope his Family will take comfort in remembering that when his Country called, Tim stepped forward.

Marshall Huckaby, LONG RANGE RECONAISSANCE ASSOCIATION.

August 23, 2015

Sorry to hear about Tim. Condolences to the family. Richard Jannasch HM62

August 23, 2015

Linda and family, we are so sorry about your loss of Tim. He was such a wonderful man. I have so many fond memories including "calf-roping" with him. He was a friend to all who knew him.

Judy & Rick Katz

August 23, 2015

Tim was a great friend. He will be missed

Sharon Rick and Ken

August 23, 2015

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