Natalie Patton Garshaw, Class of 1969
On Tuesday, October 15th, Natalie Ann Patton Garshaw passed away peacefully in Bloomington, Indiana, surrounded by her family whom she loved dearly. She will continue to live in the hearts of David (spouse), Holly & Travis DeVault (daughter & son-in-law), Sarah and Larry Rockwell (daughter and son-in-law), Jay Garshaw (son), Adrienne and Jake Mazak (granddaughter and grandson-in-law), Jackson DeVault (grandson), Monica Rockwell (granddaughter), Derek Rockwell (grandson), and Zachary Payton (grandson). Natalie was born on July 31st, 1947, to Gerald and Edna Patton in Newark, Ohio, where she grew up as an only child. She graduated from Muskingum College with a degree in Mathematics and Education. She taught mathematics at several high schools and a Jr. high school during her career. She was also a very active member of Kiwanis Club, serving as President for a term, and a member of First Christian Church in Bloomington. To know Natalie was to know love and compassion. Natalie spent her life caring for others while treating everyone with love and respect. She walked the Christian walk by serving others spending many hours volunteering in the communities in which she lived. The loss of Natalie will leave a hole in many hearts, and she will be dearly missed by her friends and family.