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Harold Garver Obituary

Garver Harold Leroy Garver, age 86, of West Jefferson, OH, passed away on Friday, June 5, 2015 at Dr.'s West Hospital. Preceded in death by parents Clifton and Estella (Stout) Garver, brother Carl Garver, sisters Mary Jane Peters and Shirley England. Retired from Janitrol after many years of service. U.S. Navy Veteran, Member of Zion Lutheran Church, Graduate of Central High School Class of 1946, He was an Eagle Scout and member of the West Jefferson American Legion. Survived by his wife, Susie Murphey Garver; daughters, Cathy D. Garver of Columbus and Karen S. (Wayne) Struble of Columbus; grandchildren, Amie (Chad) Rundle and Cassandra (Matt Fielding) Struble; great grandchildren, Alexis and Jacob Rundle and Madison Fielding. Family will receive friends 4-8 p.m. Monday at the RADER-MCDONALD-TIDD FUNERAL HOME, 1355 W. Main St. in West Jefferson. Funeral Service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday at Zion Lutheran Church, 221 South Center St. in West Jefferson. Interment will take place at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Columbus. Pastor Larry Baker officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Zion Lutheran Church.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Jun. 6 to Jun. 8, 2015.

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June 14, 2015

Susie I am so sorry. I will miss him greatly. He was the only one who knew and remembered my dad I loved talking to him. Love you Susie Dolores

June 9, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family at this time. Charlie and Mary Biederman

June 9, 2015

To the Garver family.Please accept our deepest sympathy .God bless your family...The Darlington family

Glen England

June 9, 2015

Even though I can't be there, my best to all. He will be greatly missed.

Rose Jamison

June 8, 2015

Susie and family: Please accept my sincere condolence. And that of Betty Peters Henson (Johnny's sister) Rose Mary Stewart Jamison. I was on the bus trip to Vermont with you and Harold.

Sailor,"Rest your oar"

Herb USMC

June 8, 2015

RIP

Herb USMC

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Herb Sharfenaker USMC

June 8, 2015

God Bless/RIP,to ALL who served.Thank YOU for your service,Harold... And Semper Fi.

June 8, 2015

Mrs. Garver, Kathy and Karen,
I am so sorry for your loss. Mr. Garver was a very special and kind man. Always looked forward to seeing him at Halloween and at Ann & Tony's. I will miss him.

Kelly (Stage) Scott

Carl & Mary Ann Fielding

June 8, 2015

Our sympathy goes out to the entire family. Harold will be greatly missed. He greatly enjoyed being with his family at any event. We are so glad we had a chance to get to know him.
Love to all, Carl and Mary Ann

Phyllis & Bob DeMuth

June 8, 2015

So many years have passed and what beautiful memories of our high schooldays and our recent days on the alumni board. Our prayers are with you Susi and your family - he is in a
wonderful place and finally free of pain. Bob and I will always remember him as a caring, warm guy and we will miss his smile and personality.

June 7, 2015

Sending my condolences to the family. May God give you strength and peace during this difficult time (Psalm 29:11)

Ted & Cyn Reed

June 7, 2015

Our Dear Uncle Harold,
What will we do without our Family
Historian? I remember upon my Mother's
demise, (Jane (Garver) Peters) it was you
who suggested we begin having family
gatherings monthly while we are all still
aliverather than only gathering upon
one's departure from this earth. Thank
you! Thanks to you, we have gathered
in our visits and gathered our geneology
in the processBless you! Know that
we pray for you and your family in this
time of great loss. May God Be With You!
Love, Ted & Cyn (Peters) Reed

Dana Kimes

June 7, 2015

There are no words to console you right now Susie. Only God and time can do that. I'm so sorry.

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