Harry B. Stivarius
July 29, 1924 — March 4, 2012
Dr. Harry B. Stivarius, Jr. passed away on Sunday, March 4, 2012 at Vistacare at Franciscan Woods at the age of 87.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at McMullen Funeral Home Chapel. There will be a private interment at Riverdale Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday, March 5, 2012 from 5:00 - 7:00 P.M. at the funeral home, 3874 Gentian Blvd., Columbus, GA.
Harry was born July 29, 1924 in Columbus, GA son of the late Harry B. Stivarius, Sr. and Ruth Jones Stivarius. He worked for 50 years as a dentist to many in the Columbus area. He graduated from Jordan High School, University of Georgia and Emory School of Dentistry. Harry also served in the Air Force as a flight instructor.
Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by his special friend, Alfred Callahan.
Survivors include his two brothers, Gerald Stivarius (Catherine) and John Stivarius, Sr. both of Columbus, GA; nieces and nephews, Vicki Stivarius Collins of Valley, AL, Judy S. Brannon, and David Harry Stivarius both of Columbus, GA, John C. Stivarius, Jr. of Alpharetta, GA and a special nephew, Phil D. Collins of Peachtree City, GA; great nieces and nephews, Reid Collins, Gerald Stivarius, Steve Stivarius, Ashley S. Gravley, Amy S. Adams, Harrison Stivarius, Greg Brannon, Brent Brannon, David Adam Stivarius and Jessica Alford; and cousin, Emily Codella.
Harry was a friend to all with special recognition to those he so loved as family, Dr. Richard Doub, Charlene Massey, Judy, Fred and Steve Callahan, Gordan Christian, Georgia Stevenson, Amy and Don (Pat) Patterson and Omar Tongret.
A special thanks to Vistacare for the love and care that they provided. Memorial contributions may be made to Vistacare, 100 Brookstone Centry Parkway, Columbus, GA 31904.
Those who wish may sign the online guest registry at www.mcmullenfuneralhome.com.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at McMullen Funeral Home Chapel. There will be a private interment at Riverdale Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday, March 5, 2012 from 5:00 - 7:00 P.M. at the funeral home, 3874 Gentian Blvd., Columbus, GA.
Harry was born July 29, 1924 in Columbus, GA son of the late Harry B. Stivarius, Sr. and Ruth Jones Stivarius. He worked for 50 years as a dentist to many in the Columbus area. He graduated from Jordan High School, University of Georgia and Emory School of Dentistry. Harry also served in the Air Force as a flight instructor.
Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by his special friend, Alfred Callahan.
Survivors include his two brothers, Gerald Stivarius (Catherine) and John Stivarius, Sr. both of Columbus, GA; nieces and nephews, Vicki Stivarius Collins of Valley, AL, Judy S. Brannon, and David Harry Stivarius both of Columbus, GA, John C. Stivarius, Jr. of Alpharetta, GA and a special nephew, Phil D. Collins of Peachtree City, GA; great nieces and nephews, Reid Collins, Gerald Stivarius, Steve Stivarius, Ashley S. Gravley, Amy S. Adams, Harrison Stivarius, Greg Brannon, Brent Brannon, David Adam Stivarius and Jessica Alford; and cousin, Emily Codella.
Harry was a friend to all with special recognition to those he so loved as family, Dr. Richard Doub, Charlene Massey, Judy, Fred and Steve Callahan, Gordan Christian, Georgia Stevenson, Amy and Don (Pat) Patterson and Omar Tongret.
A special thanks to Vistacare for the love and care that they provided. Memorial contributions may be made to Vistacare, 100 Brookstone Centry Parkway, Columbus, GA 31904.
Those who wish may sign the online guest registry at www.mcmullenfuneralhome.com.
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