James Bradford McGarvah

James Bradford McGarvah passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor. Jamie was a lifelong Grosse Pointer, born to Ellen Jane and Angus C. McGarvah on November 24, 1959.

Jamie’s family was the most important thing in his life. In 1989, he married Becky McGarvah (nee Bageris). Their 35-year marriage exemplified love, care, and deep friendship. Jamie had extraordinary relationships with and was incredibly proud of his children, Shae (Jimmy) Zick, Taylor (Drew) McClellan, and Lucas (Annie) McGarvah. He was ecstatic to soon step into the new role of “Papa”, eagerly anticipating the arrival of his first grandchild next month.

Jamie received a bilateral lung transplant in 2010, which not only saved his life but extended it by almost a decade and a half. He lived each day after his transplant to the absolute fullest–not just surrounded by his friends and family but supporting them in any way that he could; riding on his Harley; fishing on Lake St. Clair; giving back to the organ donation community; and sharing his magnificent sense of humor and a profound spirit of gratitude everywhere he went.

In addition to his wife and children, he is survived by his siblings Polly (Arnie) Bernstein, Lynn (Harry) Kurtz, and Don (Carrie) McGarvah, as well as numerous in-laws, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents and his brother Angus A. McGarvah.

Visitation takes place from 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, November 3, 2024, at A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack Ave., Grosse Pointe Woods, followed by a funeral service at 5:00 p.m. The funeral was recorded and can be found @ https://youtu.be/C3ZevV1G0zE?si=XaZ9sEezkDaHWm9H

In lieu of flowers, please consider registering as an organ donor through the Michigan Organ Donor Registry @ http://giftoflifemichigan.org/become-a-donor

Memorial donations may be made to Gift of Life Michigan, 3861 Research Park Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48108

@ http://giftoflifemichigan.org/charitablegiving