Jo Ann-Garvin-Obituary

Dr. Jo Ann Garvin

Grand Rapids, Michigan

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GARVIN - Dr. Jo Ann Garvin, aged 64, of Byron Center, unexpectedly passed away Sunday, March 29, 2009. Jo Ann was born on January 4, 1945 in Dayton, Ohio and is the daughter of Laurence N. Nelson and Nettie A Nelson. She is lovingly survived by her husband of 39 years, Dr. Melford, Carl Garvin;...

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Never forgotten her diagnostic skills.

Those denied childhoods that she touched. She found her niche and touched thousands of innocent lives. I will never forget her touch.

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Just wanted to send my love and prayers to her family and friends through this difficult time. I'm praying for God's loving embrace around all of you now and years to come. Love always, Sharon (Dr. Brink's nurse)

All of us at Alger Pediatrics are heart broken at the loss of JoAnn. Since her death, I have had so many charts that have had her notes in them addressing the needs of the children she cared for at our office. She was calm, patient, and insightful. She never rushed to judgement and respected each of the children and families that she saw. Her faith was obvious but not overt. Each of the young people she saw was the face of Christ to her. And she treated them with compassion. Pine Rest...

Dear Jane, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family on the tragic loss of your dear sister. Your friends in the Belinda Fiorilli Circle.

Mel and Family,

The world has lost a truly wonderful woman. Her smile would always win friends and her talents, nurturing and medical skills helped empower everyone. We will always remember her greatness that she projected in so many ways and for her stong Christian love.

We are praying for the Garvin and Nelson families.

Dear Mel and Family,

We were so shocked to hear of Jo Ann's accident. I enjoyed working with her at PR for almost ten years. She was such a kind, cheerful and loving person. She will be missed by many. May you all experience the Peace and
comfort that only comes from our Heavenly Father. You have been in our prayers. In Christian Love, Tom and Gwen Weeber.