Donna Arline Garvin

It is with deep regret and sadness that we announce the passing of Donna Arline Garvin after a long struggle with dementia in Chilliwack, BC on January 23, 2017. Donna was a much loved wife, mother, grandmother and sister.

Donna was born in Vancouver in 1935 and grew up in East Vancouver. She attended Franklin Elementary and Vancouver Tech High School where she met Doug, the love of her life. Donna and Doug married in Vancouver in September, 1955. In 1960 they moved to North Vancouver, where they lived for over 35 years, raising their four children and contributing to the community as active members of school parent groups and the North Van soccer league. Donna developed and maintained strong and lasting friendships with neighbours on Hartford Place. Donna and Doug retired to Chilliwack where they were active members of the Thunderbirds RV Club. Donna was a bookkeeper by profession and volunteered her services to groups such as the RV Club and TOPS.

Donna is survived by her husband, R.E. Douglas “Doug” Garvin of Chilliwack and her children Lyn (Wayne), Terri and Bruce (Irene); grandchildren Danielle & Nicole Parker, Kyle and Keith Garvin and Carter & Everett Denman; sister Rita (Al) Robertson and brother Alan (Diane) Wheeler. She was predeceased by her son Richard “Rick” Garvin in 2016. Though Donna will be deeply missed by her large extended set of friends and family, we are pleased she will finally be at peace.

In respecting Donna’s wishes, she will be cremated and a gathering to celebrate her life will take place on Friday, February 3 at 12 noon at Woodlawn Mt. Cheam Funeral Home, 45865 Hocking Ave. Chilliwack, BC. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Donna’s name can be made to the Chilliwack Alzheimer’s Resource Centre.