Gerald Charles Garverick

M, b. 11 January 1937, d. 4 September 2018
Father*Beryl Joseph Garverick b. 28 Oct 1907, d. 3 May 1970
Mother*Ruth Loretta Perkins b. 14 Feb 1911, d. 16 Jan 1986
Gerald Charles (Gus) Garverick
Life EventDateDescription
Birth11 January 1937Gerald Charles Garverick was born on 11 January 1937 at Ohio.
He was the son of Beryl Joseph Garverick and Ruth Loretta Perkins.
Death4 September 2018Gerald Charles Garverick died on 4 September 2018 at age 81 Gerald "Gus" C. Garverick age 81, resident of Shelby died Monday, September 3, 2018 after a brief illness at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus.

Born January 11, 1937 in Cleveland, OH to Beryl and Ruth (Perkins) Garverick, he had been a Shelby resident since 1958. Gus was a graduate of Fredericktown High School and had served in the United States Navy Reserve. He began his career as a tool and die apprentice with General Motors in Ontario and retired as general supervisor after 40 years of service.

While serving with the U.S. Naval Reserve, Gus began his passion for flying and later attained his private pilot’s license. Gus impacted many young men’s lives as he thoroughly enjoyed the 12 years he spent as a Boy Scout leader for troop # 403. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Shelby, The Guy's Club and The Wooden Boat Club in Lakeside, OH. He was a Junior Achievement sponsor. He served on the City of Shelby Building and Grounds Commission for many years.

In his retired years, he enjoyed woodworking where he made each of his grandkids cradles. Riding with his friends in the “Mild Hogs” motorcycle club provided many laughs. He also volunteered with the Shelby Helpline Ministries. Next to watching his grandkids events he was an avid Whippet, Buckeye and Indians fan. Above all Gus loved his family and cherished the time he spent with them.

Gus is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Joan (Wilson) Garverick; children Joy (Alan) Ross of Shelby, Scott (Heidi) Garverick of Westerville, OH; four grandchildren Kevin Ross (Tara) (one great granddaughter, Noli), Laura Ross (Brian), Cale (Krista) Garverick and Sydney Garverick; nieces, nephews and other relatives.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Beverly Compton and infant son Kip.

Friends may call at the Barkdull Funeral Home & Crematory in Shelby, Friday September 7, 2018 from 4:00 - 7:00 PM. A funeral service will be held Saturday 11:00 AM at the First United Methodist Church. Reverend JR Harvey will officiate with interment held in Oakland Cemetery.
News Journal (Mansfield, Ohio) 06 Sep 2018 - Gerald Charles (Gus) Garverick obituary

Beverly Jean Garverick

F, b. 9 August 1934, d. 3 September 2017
Father*Beryl Joseph Garverick b. 28 Oct 1907, d. 3 May 1970
Mother*Ruth Loretta Perkins b. 14 Feb 1911, d. 16 Jan 1986
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name10 November 1955As of 10 November 1955,her married name was Compton.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth9 August 1934Beverly Jean Garverick was born on 9 August 1934 at Ohio.
She was the daughter of Beryl Joseph Garverick and Ruth Loretta Perkins.
Marriage10 November 1955Beverly Jean Garverick married Ralph Eugene Compton on 10 November 1955.
Death3 September 2017Beverly Jean Garverick died on 3 September 2017 at age 83 Beverly Jean Compton, of Centerburg, Ohio, died late Sunday morning, September 3, 2017 at St. Ann’s Hospital in Westerville, from complications due to a fall in her home a few days previously. She passed away peacefully, in the presence of loved ones. She was 83.

She was born in Cleveland in 1934; in childhood, her family moved to Fredericktown, Ohio, where she graduated from Fredericktown High School in 1952.

Soon thereafter she met and fell in love with Ralph Compton, fresh out of the U.S. Air Force and the youngest in a family of twelve children from Centerburg. Ralph and Bevie were married on November 10, 1955 in Fredericktown Methodist Church; Ralph began farming (at first full-time, later while also working at Nestle’s in Sunbury) and the young couple began raising a family, Bev giving birth to a daughter (1956), a son (1959), and another daughter (1961).

While raising the kids, restoring a historic Pony Express stop on Old Route 3 (featured in the Columbus Dispatch, and the family home to this day), and staying busy as a farm wife, Bev also worked full time: Bailey’s Veterinary Supply, Centerburg (4 years) and First Knox National Bank, Centerburg (15+ years). All this time, she had a dream: to open a business of her own that specialized in country-themed gifts and collectibles, and in 1988 Bev opened The Country Window, on Barnes Road in Centerburg. The business thrived, especially during Bev’s annual holiday open houses each fall, where customers from around Ohio, the Midwest and the United States returned yearly, signing their names to The Country Window’s guest book and catching up over hours of small talk with Bev.

Indeed, Beverly Compton loved to visit. She was fascinated by the pageant of life and its participants. She loved books and reading. She loved art and beautiful things. She loved creating. She loved Facebook, sometimes a little too much. She loved Ohio State sports. She loved the company of her friends and the hours of chat they effortlessly dispatched. She loved Kristi’s Bakery in Centerburg. More than anything, she loved her family. She loved them as much as she possibly could, every day of her life.

Bev is preceded in passing by her parents, Ruth and Beryl Garverick, and her husband, Ralph (1994). And by Lucky the cocker spaniel (1997), her best friend after Ralph died.

Beverly is survived by her children, grandchildren, great grandchild, her brother, and by all of her friends, too many, alas, to mention here. It’s hard to emphasize strongly enough just how much you enriched Bevie’s days.

Ralph Eugene Compton

M, b. 31 August 1930, d. 2 February 1994
Life EventDateDescription
Birth31 August 1930Ralph Eugene Compton was born on 31 August 1930.
Marriage10 November 1955He married Beverly Jean Garverick, daughter of Beryl Joseph Garverick and Ruth Loretta Perkins, on 10 November 1955.
Death2 February 1994Ralph Eugene Compton died on 2 February 1994 at age 63.

Frances E. Gage

F, b. 17 January 1907, d. 22 July 1985
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namebefore 1950As of before 1950,her married name was Garverick.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth17 January 1907Frances E. Gage was born on 17 January 1907 at Ohio.
Marriagebefore 1950She married Meryl Jacob Garverick, son of Charles Webster Garverick and Edith Belle Yeager, before 1950.
Divorcecirca 1952Frances E. Gage and Meryl Jacob Garverick were divorced circa 1952.
Death22 July 1985Frances E. Gage died on 22 July 1985 at age 78.

Gailya Olive Garverick

F, b. 21 January 1935, d. 10 December 2024
Father*Meryl Jacob Garverick b. 28 Oct 1907, d. 7 Jan 1981
Mother*Mary Ethel Wirwick b. 4 Feb 1911, d. 20 Feb 2002
Gailya Olive Garverick 1952 senior portrait North Side High School, Fort Wayne, Indiana
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name6 September 1972As of 6 September 1972,her married name was Congelton.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth21 January 1935Gailya Olive Garverick was born on 21 January 1935 at Ohio.
She was the daughter of Meryl Jacob Garverick and Mary Ethel Wirwick.
Marriage6 September 1972Gailya Olive Garverick married Charles Edwin Congelton Jr. on 6 September 1972.
Death10 December 2024Gailya Olive Garverick died on 10 December 2024 at age 89.

Charles Edwin Congelton Jr.

M, b. 30 July 1935, d. 20 November 2020
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationCharles Edwin Congelton Jr. was also known as Edwin.
Name VariationCharles Edwin Congelton Jr. was also known as Edward.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth30 July 1935Charles Edwin Congelton Jr. was born on 30 July 1935.
Marriage6 September 1972He married Gailya Olive Garverick, daughter of Meryl Jacob Garverick and Mary Ethel Wirwick, on 6 September 1972.
Death20 November 2020Charles Edwin Congelton Jr. died on 20 November 2020 at age 85.