Gary L Garver

1942 - 2014

Gary L Garver obituary, 1942-2014, Saint Charles, MO

BORN

1942

DIED

2014

FUNERAL HOME

Hoffmeister South County Chapel

1515 Lemay Ferry Road

Saint Louis, Missouri

Gary Garver Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 7, 2014.

Gary L. Garver born 10 September 1942 in St Louis, MO passed away on 6 January 2014.

Gary went to Qulin High School in Qulin, MO and joined the Air Force in Oct 1960. He was stationed at Eglin AFB, Davis Monthan AFB, Bremerhaven Germany and Darmstadt Germany where he met his future bride. Gary was honorably discharged in December of 1967.

After the Air Force he moved to Cape Girardeau, MO where he managed a LUM'S Restaurant.

In late 1969 he went to work for GMAC in St Louis, MO.

In 1976 he began a new career with the US Postal Service, working his way up from Clerk to Postmaster.
He retired in 1999 as Postmaster of Palmyra, MO.

As Gary was never one to sit idle, he decided to get a part-time job with the Hannibal Public School system as a bus driver – Gary enjoyed his summers off just like everyone else, spending nearly all his time boating on the Mississippi River.

In 2002, Gary moved back to St Louis and continued driving a bus for the Fort Zumwalt School district and retired from there in 2012.

He was a member of the Elks Lodge, NAPUS and became an honorary member of the Tau Kappa Epsilon national fraternity in the fall of 1994.

Gary was always full of life, always had a joke to tell and would talk to anyone. He was bighearted and loved by everyone who knew him. He will be missed by all.

He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Helga, St. Charles, 3 children, Becci (Tim) Liberty, MO., Gina ( J. R.), Millersburg, MO. Jared (Chelly) Liberty, Mo. , 5 grandchildren, Trae, Kendalyn, Brennan, Rylee and, Kyla, 2 sisters Barb & Virginia, 1 brother, Rick, and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Nova Garver.

Visitation services will be Friday, January 10, 2014 from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. The funeral service will follow at 1:30 pm with burial at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery at 2:30 pm with full military honors.

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January 22, 2014

Dear Helga, Becki, Jena and Jerrod
Please know that Carl, Lou and Amy have you all in our prayers for peace and comfort. Gary was a great man and really loved life with his family and friends. We always enjoyed coming to some of your parties, Helga you were amazing at getting things ready.
We understand what you will be going through, may God give you strength and peace.
I have been on line for 2 days tring to find your address to send a sympathy card, couldn't find the address, but did find this guest book and wanted to let you know we care.

Sincerely,
Carl,Lou and Amy

January 20, 2014

Pam Tisher

I have so many wonderful memories of my teenage years and most of them include this wonderful man and his family. I was fortunate enough to make a life long friend when trying out for the freshman volleyball team her name was Becci Garver, little did I know that I would share many adventures with not only her but her family as well. My first trip ever to a lake was with Gary and Becci and I remember it like it was yesterday! I am so blessed to have had such a wonderful example of family, love, and inspiration. God speed Mr. Garver.

January 15, 2014

Kim & Manny Ochoa

Aunt Helga & Family--We are so sorry to hear the news about Uncle Gary. Words can not express the heartache we feel for your family. He was such a funny and caring guy! I would get a kick out of listening to him and Grandma tell stories together. Our deepest condolences to you all. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We will be thinking of you and the rest of the family. Sending you lots of love.

January 15, 2014

Tisha Huffer

To all of you I am so sorry for your loss, the handful of times I was around your father and family were always fun times filled with laughter! I especially enjoyed helping Gina and Becci create the scrapbook for your Mom and Dad's 40th Wedding Anniversary, that walk thru your Dad's life with pictures and stories truely told the great man your father was! I hope that scrapbook can help you reminisce about him many years to come. God Bless

January 13, 2014

Patrice Dollar

The St. Louis Center staff would like to extend our deepest condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God keep you strong during this difficult time

January 10, 2014

Angel Wilson

Helga, Im so sorry to hear about Gary. I will miss his smiles and his jokes. He always could make us smile and laugh. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.

January 10, 2014

Jill and Shelly Scheiblhofer

Helge, Becci, Gina, and Jared, Gary was a gift to us in this life, loyal, charismatic, dedicated and a fun fella to be around. He was a great story teller and always wanted to tell someone the newest joke he had heard. Being neighbors to you made him a father figure to all of the Scheiblhofer crew. We loved all your family growing up except for that scary mean dog Major--- he was brutal and a tormentor of tittle girls!!!
We will always cherish the memories of your family and ours on Old Sugar Creek. We love you, The Scheiblhofers,

January 10, 2014

Sonja Führer

Liebe Helga und Familie,

es macht uns sehr traurig von Eurem Verlust zu hören. Wir senden Euch Kraft und Liebe für diese schwierige Zeit.
Denkt bitte immer an die wunderschöne Zeit mit Euren Ehemann, Vater und Großvater!

In Liebe

Sonja und Thorsten

January 10, 2014

Ted and Ange Petry

Helga Gary will be missed. So sorry for your loss! May God comfort you family in this time of sorrow!

January 9, 2014

Helga,
We are very sorry for your loss. Please know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.We will miss seeing Gary at the casino.
Phil and Brenda Gress Hardin,Il

January 9, 2014

Sylvia Wilson

Gina: I send you my sincere heartfelt condolences on your Dad's passing. I am praying for you and the family during this very sorrowful time.

January 9, 2014

Tara & Dan Rozum

Peace be with all of the Garver Family. May your hearts be filled with memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

January 9, 2014

Mary Ann and John Howell

What a good friend with such a good heart...he will be missed by all who knew him

January 9, 2014

Brenda Robinson-Echols

Our prayer are with you and your family. The entire Bootheel staff extend our heartfelt condolences.

January 9, 2014

John and JoAnn Bringer

We were so sorry to hear of Gary's passing. Condolences to the entire family.

January 9, 2014

Tony and Terri Wieschhaus

So very sorry to hear of the passing of our old friend, Putz. He was a wonderful person. Prayers to all the family and especially to Helga, whom I know will miss him more than anyone. God bless you and keep you safe in these trying times.

January 9, 2014

barb you have my deepest sympathy on the loss of your brother. May God help you get through this most difficult and painful time. Icy W.

January 9, 2014

Bob & Joy Champ

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

January 9, 2014

Thomas Echols

Allen and Doris Terry notified me of Gary's passing. We all were in Darmstadt, Germany. The entire Echols family extend heartfelt condolences to Helga and all of the family. Tommy Echols, CMSgt, USAF, Retired

January 9, 2014

Dane Bethard

I am sorry for your family's loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family . Take care of yourself Becci Love The Bethards

January 8, 2014

Diann Reid

Helga, I am so sorry about Gary. He will sure be missed. He always had a smile and a story. He always made me laugh when we worked together at Fort Zumwalt.
Diann Reid

January 8, 2014

Tim Rollhaus

Gary "Putz" Garveer is someone i will never forget. He helped through the hardest time in my life. That help is something that no one could do..But him. Thank you "Putz" for you letting me in your life and helping me in mine. Putz you are one of the finest men,that i have had the pleasure to meet in my life.

January 8, 2014

Michael Colosimo

Thoughts and prayers go out to Becci and her family at this time. From your friends in Pittsburgh

January 8, 2014

Maxcine Moye

You are all in our thoughts and prayers. I will think of him every time I eat spare ribs.

January 8, 2014

Allison & Wayne Harris

I can't begin to tell you how sorry we are. He will forever be very missed. I was just thinking about all the fun camping trips and Sunday dinners. Love you and Hugs to all of you.

January 8, 2014

Kris Harmon

My thoughts are with your family

January 8, 2014

Chris Sapp

Condlences from the Sapp family. Gary was good man and an even better friend. I looked up to him alot. he kept me out of a lot of trouble by having me help out with projects around the house, like helping to build the pole barn. He will be missed but certainly never forgotten.

January 8, 2014

Helga and Family,
Our prayer and thoughts are with you at
this difficult time.
Chuck and Monika Simpson

January 8, 2014

Mel & Pat Venneman

Helga, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family. I've always enjoyed working with you and Gary for the past 10 years at the bus garage.

January 8, 2014

Kim & Gary Eads

I am sorry for your family's loss. I remember your dad and mom bringing us in a lasagna lunch at St. Louis Assembly. Very thoughtful :) My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.

January 8, 2014

Mike & Connie Gresham

So sorry for your loss. I know what an empty spot the loss of a Dad leaves. Know he is looking down with love for each of you.

January 8, 2014

Micki ALLI

Our prayers and thoughts are with you, Helga, Becci, Gina, Jared & family.
We affectionally called him "Putz" I don't think Gary ever met a stranger. He will be saddly missed by many Sincerely,
Sam & Micki Alli

January 8, 2014

Jerome Howard

I am sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during these difficult times. You and your family are in our prayers.

January 8, 2014

JIm Corvey

I drove with Gary at Ft Zumwalt School for several years. What a hell of a nice guy. I could always depend on Gary to start my day off right, with a good story.

January 8, 2014

Richard Gower

I am sorry about your loss :-(

January 8, 2014

Bill Brown

I never met Gary, but listening to Becci talk about him always gave me the impression that he was a very loving and caring man. My heart goes out to Becci and the entire Garver family. I pray that god will bring you peace and healing in your time of grieving.

January 7, 2014

Frank & Julie Schlote

Deepest Sympathy, may all the wonderful memories of your dad warm your hearts during this time of saddness.

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