Elinor Marie Garvin

   Elinor Marie Garvin, 94, of Sioux City passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at Holy Spirit Retirement Home.

   Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, October 19, 2019 at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel.   Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service on Saturday at the funeral home.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.meyerbroschapels.com.

   Elinor, the daughter of Phillip and Nettie F. (Hall) Garvin, was born January 24, 1925 in Woodbine, IA.  She was baptized at Sacred Heart Catholic Church at Woodbine on March 23, 1925 and confirmed at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Jefferson, SD.  She graduated from Jefferson High School.  Elinor attended Briar Cliff College to receive her bachelor’s degree and Morningside College where she received her master’s degree.

   Elinor began her teaching career in rural schools in Plymouth County, taught at Westfield, IA, South Sioux City and at St. Boniface until her retirement.

   Elinor was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church.

   Elinor is survived by her sister-in-law, Helen Garvin of South Sioux City, NE; special nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends.

   She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers: Patrick Garvin and Michael Garvin.

   Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel – Sioux City