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Memories and Condolences
for Garvin Smith
January 12, 2013
Me Ke Aloha Pumehana to your Ohana from the Minton and Akana Ohana. Our connection to Garvin is through Kamehameha Schools and my classmate and his brother, Reidar.
Nora Kualii
January 7, 2013
Sending condolences and love to the family from the Stevens-Kualii Ohana in Hilo. May we meet in the near future
Sandra Chow
January 7, 2013
My family wishes peace and Aloha to all of you on the passing of Your father such a beautiful Hawaiian.
Now he plays with the angels.
Kim Hurtado
January 6, 2013
Ginny and family, was a honor to care for Garvin, always had a big smile! I will miss him, he loved you all very much!
Kay Grosskopf
January 6, 2013
I first met Garvin when he was calling on Mid America Tag & Label. Later when my girls attended Carroll we rarely were at a game when Garvin wasn't in the stands(usually because he was at a family members event). He took a sincere interest in all he met. The bleachers won't be the same without him.
January 5, 2013
To Laura, daughter of Ginney and Garvin -
My deepest condolences to you, Laura, and your family on your Dad's passing. He was a friendly, wonderful guy every time we crossed paths.
"Pete" Keating
Phyllis Ducklow
January 5, 2013
Dear Ginny, We were sad to hear of Stretch passing. Even though we havent kept in touch over the years we still have fond memories of times together so many years ago. God bless you and give you peace and comfort. Bob and Phyllis
Larry & Sue Riehl
January 5, 2013
Hello Ginney and family, I am not sure if Strech talked about me, but he called on me at Banta for several years, and took our two sons to Carroll College for possible entrance to there college years, We enjoyed many luncheons together, and happy moments, Sorry to hear of your family loss. I enjoyed his friendship during my years at Banta, he sure was a true gentlemen and a great husband and father, I am sure.
Midge Pinkerton
January 4, 2013
Dear Ginnie,
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Midge Glass Pinkerton
Carroll, 1956; widow of Jim Pinkerton
Rita & George Cousin
January 4, 2013
We are sorry for your loss, Ginny. We remember "Stretch" from our college days, and you, too. May you find comfort in remembering all the good years that you had together and know that your far-flung friends are thinking of you. Rita & George Cousin
January 4, 2013
SINCERE WISHES OF SYMPATHT TO THE SMITH FAMILY.
IN ADDITION TO HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO CARROLL'S ATHLETIC DEPT. STRETCH"WAS AN ACTIVE AND GIVING MEMBER OF PHI THETE PI FRATERNITY ALUMNI COUNCIL
JOHN "MUCK" JOHNSON, CARROL '64.
Deb Ziemke-Martola
January 3, 2013
My deepest sympathy to the entire Smith family...Garvin will be missed by many, but his memory will be carried in our hearts forever. RIP Garvin
January 3, 2013
Ginny, Glen & Charlie,
Jim and I were sad to hear about Garvin. What fun memories we have of him in the good old "Rolco" soccer days. We even had named his black Dodge Diplomat station wagon we had bought after him. He made us smile. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jim and Dottie Hill
shari p
January 2, 2013
Our deepest condolences to the Smith 'Ohana from the Parry 'Ohana on the death of Dear Garvin. He was a wonderful human being. We will miss his beautiful smile and his generous Spirit of Aloha. May he rest peacefully and his love forever live in your hearts. Aloha nui loa~
January 1, 2013
Ginny and Family, We are sorry to hear of Garvin's passing. You were such good neighbors. Our boys and your children grew up together and we have many wonderful memories of the roles Garvin and you played in this. Al and Harriet, Tom and Peter
December 30, 2012
Ginny I am really sorry to hear about Garvin, after your Christmas letter I had hoped things were going well with both of you. I remember with fondness working with you and Garvin and of course Glenn and Charlie. You can be assured that all of you are in our thoughts and prayers.
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