Earl C. Mavis
April 20, 1922 - April 14, 2013
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MADISON-Earl C. Mavis, age 90, passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2013, at his home. He was born on April 20, 1922, in Madison, the son of William and Alvina (Yahn) Mavis. Earl graduated from Madison Business School and worked at Kindschi Leather Co. He served in the U.S. Army Aircorp in Saipan, Iwo Jima, Tinian. After his return, Earl married Dorothy Strobush and together they raised their family. Earl retired in 1987. He enjoyed golfing, traveling, and made several cross country trips and cruises. Earl also loved gardening and going to his favorite restaurants with friends and family. He was a loving, generous and caring man. Earl was a member of Lakeview Moravian Church. He is survived by his sons, Joe (Marilyn) of Sun City, Ariz. and Steven (Norma) of Pasadena, Calif.; grandchildren, Jeffrey, Lilah, and Justin; great-grandchildren, Jarred, Calvin, and Brianna. He was preceded in death by his wife; and granddaughter, Lisa. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 11 a.m. on Friday, April 19, 2013, with the Rev. Staci Marrese-Wheeler presiding. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the time of service on Friday.
Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the time of service on Friday.
Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 11 a.m. on Friday, April 19, 2013, with the Rev. Staci Marrese-Wheeler presiding.
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JC
jusley cormier
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Dear gramp !! I haven't forget the first time I met you in Brazil, we have a little problem with the communication I didn't speak any English but your smile and you gentle caring way captivated my heart forever.
Great man you'll be missed
Thank you for been so kind with my family
I know you must be in a special place right beside God. R.I.P my dear Grampa
CF
Cipriano & Maria Antonia and Familia
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"Weeping may endure for a night,
but joy cometh in the morning." Psalm 30:5
"The Lord healeth the broken in heart,
and bindeth up their wounds." Psalm 147:3
"Thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God
by thy blood." Revelation 5:9
"And he that was dead came forth." John 11:44
" . . . the hour is coming in the which
all that are in the graves
shall hear his voice and shall come forth."
John 5:28, 29
"Thy Kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth,
as it is in heaven." Matthew 6:10
"For thus saith the Lord that created the heavens;
God himself that formed the earth and made it;
He hath established it, He created it not in vain,
He formed it to be inhabited." Isaiah 45:18
"Every word of God is pure." Proverbs 30:5
"The whole earth is at rest and is quiet;
they break forth into singing." Isaiah 14:7
You will be remembered Earl Mavis
May God grant you his peace and love
the Nascimento family wish you to know we're here for you. from Cipriano,M. Antonia,Vera cruz, Denise Joacim,Ione Marcy,Zilko Lemes,Celia, a toda a familia
TF
The Ragatz - Kindschi Family
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Earl was hired by my Grandfather to work at Kindschi Leather Co. and spent his working career there.
He was a good guy and a good employee.
The family appreciated him.