"Dear Arvin Family, A big hug to you all."
In loving memory of
Virginia Arvin
May 4, 1924 - July 31, 2009
Virginia H. Arvin, age 85, formerly of Montgomery and Loogootee, passed away at 4:10 p.m. Friday at Good Samaritan Nursing Center in Jasper. Born May 4, 1924 in Dale, she was the daughter of Francis and Margaret (Klein) Fischer. She was a member of St. Martin Catholic Church and St. Martin Alter Society. She is survived by seven sons and daughters-in-law, James F. and Ann Arvin of Jasper, Thomas J. and Linda Arvin of Loogootee, Fredrick W. Arvin of Spencer, William L. "Bill" and Sondra Arvin of Bloomfield, Timothy G. and Karen Arvin of Evansville, Andrew C. "Andy" and Reba Arvin of Loogootee, and Kevin J. and Sallie Ann Arvin of High Point, North Carolina; eight daughters and sons-in-law, Maribeth and Lowell Graber, Margaret A. "Peg" and Mike Dages, and Patricia L. "Patty" and Mike Fuhs all of Montgomery, Clara M. and Rick Meyer of Dubois, Kathleen D. and Jim Warner of Petersburg, Martha J. "Marti" Arvin and Bud Kirkpatrick of New Albany, Jennifer R. and Tim Potts of Jasper, and Jacqueline S. "Jackie" Yokem of St. Anthony; two brothers, Frank Fischer and John Fischer both of Huntingburg; 34 grandchildren; 10 step-grandchildren; 50 great-grandchildren; 17 step-great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; and 2 step great-great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Sylvester C. Arvin, whom she married December 15, 1945, on June 10, 1966. Three sisters, Margaret Eble, Bernice Fleck, and an infant sister, and two brothers, Robert Fischer and Jimmy Fischer are also deceased. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Martin Catholic Church. Burial will follow in St. Martin Cemetery in Whitfield. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday at St. Peter Catholic Church in Montgomery. Memorial donations may be made to Daviess County Right to Life, St. Peter Catholic Church, or St. Martin Catholic Church Online condolences may be sent to www.edleemortuary.com.
Tributes
"Andy, Was sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. From conversations in years past I know you had a special relationship with her. Lost my mother three years ago, so I know the feeling. But, you know where she is. Your in Christ, Norman Santus"
"My deepest sympathy to all of you on the loss of your Mother. One is never ready to let go as I well remember. She is now with God enjoying all of the eternal happiness that each of us will be doing when our turn comes. I will remember her and all of you in my prayers."
"Andy & family, So sorry for the loss of your mother. You will be in our prayers. Todd Walton & staff Welch & Cornett Funeral Homes Linton - Worthington"
"Dear Andy and Reba, We just want you to know how sorry we were to hear about the loss of your mother & Mother-in-law. Andy, I know you were close to her and will miss her, but may it bring you comfort to know that Dick & I are thinking about you and praying for you during this time of loss. If we can do anything for you just let us know. I will never forget what a thoughtful, caring person you are to others, however, now its time for you to let others care for you. Again, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Love & prayers to you both, Dona & Dick Brown Mattox-Wood Funeral Home"
"We are very sorry to learn of the passing of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family."
"Andy and family, on behalf of the Indiana Funeral Supply Sales Club, I wish to extend our deepest sympathy in the loss of your mother, Virginia Arvin. May God bless and comfort each of you and may your cherished memories be source of peace and comfort. Sincerely, Charles V. Agugliaro"