James Lester Garven Obituary
James Lester Garven of Peoria, Arizona passed away on June 28, 2026. James Lester, born on October 2, 1944 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Lester Garven to show support.
James Lester will be remembered for the impact he had on the lives of those around him. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew James Lester will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture his life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. James Lester’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued his companionship.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Lester Jacob Garven and Olga Anna Adapphine Garven. He is survived by: his wife Carolyn Garven; his daughters, Stephanie Howard (William) and Cynthia Garven; his sisters, Mary Schermerhorn (Tom) and Sally Bromley; his grandchildren, Rachel Howard, Andi Fields, Allison Howard, Sadie Fields and Sam Fields; and his great grandchild Oakley Howard.
