Professor Gary Eldon Overvold, Ph.D, age 80, died on Saturday, December 5, 2020 at his residence in Marlborough.
A Professor of Philosophy at Clark University in Worcester for 45 years, Overvold resided in the Worcester area most of his adult life. He loved cars, music, tennis, and traveling, particularly in Europe. The most important aspect of his life was his family, especially being a loving and devoted grandfather to his five grandchildren.
Overvold is survived by his daughters Heidi Soneson of St. Paul, MN and Kristi Armstrong of Belmont. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Kyra, Zoe, Nicholas and Abigail Armstrong and Adam Soneson Brown, and his sister Janice Duoos of Spokane, WA. He was predeceased by his son, Geoffrey “Brendan” Overvold.
At the request of his family and due to current Covid restrictions, a memorial service will be held at a later date to be announced.
In lieu of flowers, his family kindly suggests that donations in Professor Overvold’s name be sent to Clark University to support Clark Fund Scholarships, Attn: Clark Fund, Clark University, 950 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01610 (web: alumni.clarku.edu/make-a-gift, email: [email protected]).
A Professor of Philosophy at Clark University in Worcester for 45 years, Overvold resided in the Worcester area most of his adult life. He loved cars, music, tennis, and traveling, particularly in Europe. The most important aspect of his life was his family, especially being a loving and devoted grandfather to his five grandchildren.
Overvold is survived by his daughters Heidi Soneson of St. Paul, MN and Kristi Armstrong of Belmont. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Kyra, Zoe, Nicholas and Abigail Armstrong and Adam Soneson Brown, and his sister Janice Duoos of Spokane, WA. He was predeceased by his son, Geoffrey “Brendan” Overvold.
At the request of his family and due to current Covid restrictions, a memorial service will be held at a later date to be announced.
In lieu of flowers, his family kindly suggests that donations in Professor Overvold’s name be sent to Clark University to support Clark Fund Scholarships, Attn: Clark Fund, Clark University, 950 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01610 (web: alumni.clarku.edu/make-a-gift, email: [email protected]).
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