Mary I. Garvin, 66, of Lafayette, died at 8:00 p.m. Friday, July 27, 2012 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born July 4, 1946 in Lafayette. Her parents are William and Geraldine (Timmons) Foster. She graduated from East Tipp High School in 1964. Her marriage was to Robert Garvin on September 10, 1965 in Battle Ground. He survives. She retired from Caterpillar in 2006, where she worked in the tool room and set cutters. Mary loved to watch her animals in the woods surrounding her house, including deer, squirrels, hummingbirds among many others. She was a master cook, and would cook for anyone. She also enjoyed painting and embroidering, and she loved fishing and spending time with her family. Surviving with her husband and parents are two children; William E. Garvin (wife: Margie) of Pyrmont and Angela M. Baker of Brookston, two grandchildren; Thaddeus "Scooter" Baker of Brookston and Kyrie Smith of Como, Mississippi, and three sisters; Penny Goggin (husband: Charlie) of Las Vegas, Jean Martin (husband: Lee) and Connie Beckner (husband: Rick) both of Lafayette. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Monday, July 30, 2012 at Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home of Brookston. Her funeral service will also be held at the funeral home at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 31, 2012 with Sam Justice officiating; interment to follow at Battle Ground Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made in her name to the American Cancer Society.