Arlan J. Garvis
March 31, 1935 - May 1, 2018
Arlan J. Garvis, age 83, of Minnetonka, died peacefully, surrounded by his family, on May 1, 2018. Preceded in death by his parents William J. & Mildred Soll Garvis. Survived by his wife, Marlene; sons Jason (Hope), Matthew, and Michael; grandchildren Noa and Aiden Garvis; brother, Gary (SueAnn) Garvis; sister-in-law, Suzanne Singer (Sim Gesundheit); loved nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, cousins and friends. He touched the lives of all who knew him, a devoted husband, caring father, special grandfather “Papa”, brother-in-law, uncle, cousin and friend. His courage, endurance, sense of humor and love of life will forever be with us. A special thank you to the medical, nursing and hospice staffs at Methodist Hospital and Park Nicollet, the caring staff at Folkestone Gables, and his long-time physician Dr. Mark J. Schmidt for their care and concern. Funeral service graveside 10:00 a.m. THURSDAY May 3, at BETH EL MEMORIAL PARK, 3726 Winnetka Avenue North, Crystal, Minnesota. In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred to donor’s charity of choice. SHIVA, 7:00 p.m. Thursday, May 3, at 4597 Woodridge Road, Minnetonka.
Arlan J. Garvis, age 83, of Minnetonka, died peacefully, surrounded by his family, on May 1, 2018. Preceded in death by his parents William J. & Mildred Soll Garvis. Survived by his wife, Marlene; sons Jason (Hope), Matthew, and Michael; grandchildren... View Obituary & Service Information