Anchorage, Alaska
The Rev. Dr. John C. Garvin, 80, entered the kingdom triumphant March 16, 2014, from Anchorage, Alaska."Dr. John" was born Easter Sunday, April 16, 1933, in Mingo, to Horace and Mildred Barton Garvin.As a young man, he met Audrey Clark of Greentree, at a Mingo Creek Presbyterian Church ice cream...
Read MoreI am sorry to have waited until now to look up a most influential man in my life and find my time to visit and thank him have passed. Just know, to anyone who may read this, John helped me immensely nearly 30 years ago and his help will never be forgotten by me and certainly by the Lord he served so well.
Karl Pulliam
October 28, 2021 | Friend
I was thinking back over my life & raising the 5 kids, and Dr. Garvin came to mind. We were, as a family; clients for his home based Good News Counseling in Anchorage in the early 90s. I remember him as an incredibly insightful and forthright and caring minister. Even if the good news (little g!) Just wasnt so good, he was right on target with a reality check, and practical advice to cope. During a painful time for our family, he actually drove over to our house, waited outside for my...
Diane Pearson
August 18, 2019 | Anchorage, AK | Friend
John married my husband & I almost 50 years ago in Northview Heights in Pittsburgh, PA. I will be forever grateful to him for setting me on the path in my walk with Christ.
Marley Schneeman
May 12, 2018 | Harrisburg, PA | Friend
Not only did John perform our wedding service, but he and Audrey made a house call as Mr. and Mrs. Claus one year. Treasured memories of an outstanding man. Much love to all the family. John and Stuart Beard
April 11, 2014
Pearl Temple
April 02, 2014
Sharing your family's sadness in this time of loss and sending wishes of peace and comfort to you all...
Your Friends at Hospice of Anchorage
March 31, 2014 | Anchorage, AK
clark I just want to say how sorry I am for your loss. God Bless you and your family. take care.
mindy hardy/beeson
March 31, 2014 | Anaheim, CA
My sincerest condolences to the Garvin family. I worked for Alaska Childrens Services when he was the director. What a wonderful, fair, caring and sincere leader. He will be missed by many.
Doug Tryck
Douglas Tryck
March 31, 2014 | Anchorage, AK
Dear Family,
I am deeply sorry for your loss. May you find comfort during this difficult time. Luke 1:78
March 31, 2014