Memorial Giving

Tangible Tributes

Family sometimes find it meaningful to memorialize their loved one here at Monte Vista. If you’re interested in something more tangible that you can see here on campus, such as a bench or a garden, please contact Robin Harvill, Director of Philanthropy, at rharvill@mvgh.org or (626) 389-6437

An unlisted loved one

To give in memory of anyone who is not listed below, simply make a general memorial gift, and enter your loved one’s name in the “description” box on the second page of check-out.

Barbara Toay

JULY 16, 1934 — DECEMBER 8, 2020

Barbara was a dearly beloved wife, mother, sister, and educator. Monte Vista Grove has been abundantly blessed by the years she and her husband John have spent in our community.

Barbara is survived by her husband John, and their two sons. The family will be notified of gifts in her memory.

Mary Hamburger

MARCH 19, 1928 — NOVEMBER 7, 2020

Mary Hamburger and her late husband Ralph traveled extensively in their life of their ministry, including work in Poland, Romania, and Germany. While we mourn this great loss, we rejoice that Mary and Ralph have reunited in the presence of the Lord. Mary is survived by her daughter, Rachel, who will be notified of memorial gifts.

Shirley Castles

Shirley was a beloved member of our community. She was a bright, active, encouraging friend to us all. She will be deeply missed throughout the entire MVGH community and beyond. We were privileged to know her and blessed by the years she spent here.

Shirley’s family is deciding how to best honor her with gifts given in her memory, and your tribute will be applied to the fund that her husband and daughters choose. We will alert Shirley's husband Charlie of your support.

Click below to make a gift in memory of Shirley

Laura Katherine JACOBSEN

Monte Vista Grove was privileged and honored to have known Kathie, and blessed by her contribution to this community. She will be tremendously missed, but we rejoice that she has entered into the joy of the Lord.

Kathie requested that gifts in her memory be used to support Monte Vista Grove’s Hearth and Health Center.

Click below to make a gift in memory of Kathie