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Paul Garvin
PAUL GARVIN West Des Moines Paul Garvin, 63, passed away unexpectedly due to complications of cancer on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2015, surround by his family. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, at Hamilton's on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Pkwy., West Des Moines; with the funeral service at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 13, at Faith Lutheran Church, 10395 University Ave., Clive. Paul graduated from Dubuque Wahlert High School, the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, and attended Drake to pursue his master's in education. Paul worked for more than 25 years in radio broadcasting and then later as a financial planner. Upon retirement, he was a substitute teacher in the Des Moines and West Des Moines school districts. Paul became an avid Michigan State fan when his son, Jon, attended college there. But above all else, Paul loved spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife of nearly 34 years, Sue Toma-Garvin; son, Jon Garvin; brother, James (Maria) Garvin; niece, Christine Garvin; mother-in-law, Delores Thoma; and other loving relatives and many special friends. Paul was preceded in death by his parents, Phillip and Helen (Edwards) Garvin. Memorial contributions may be directed to the family for a contribution to the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C. Condolences may be expressed online at www.HamiltonsFuneral Home.com.
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