Paul Garber

Paul was born in 1944 at Tallmadge, Ohio and grew up in Akron, Ohio the son of a preacher. Paul is happily retired in West Palm Beach, Florida, but from time to time he still does projects for radio and television stations from Florida to Alaska. Paul began his broadcasting carrer in 1963 at WAKR TV in Akron, Ohio and has extensive experience in both radio and television.

Paul is a pioneer in Christian broadcasting. He started and managed one of the first all-Christian television statons in the US, WCLF in Clearwater, Florida. He has managed radio and television stations and video production houses in several major markets in the US. Paul lived for five years in Europe where he produced educational and promotional programming for the International Correspondence Institute in Brussels, Belgium and television programming that aired on networks across Europe.

In the 1990's Paul designed and built the audio and video facilities for the DISH Network in Cheyenne Wy, Telemundo 59 in Denver, Colorado, CBS Southeast Alaska, Pax TV in Anchorage and Fairbanks, CBS deportes Southeast Florida, and CTN Santa Barbara, CA. He enjoys bike riding, animals, and computer work.

Paul has written a novel that draws upon his vast knowledge of the world of the televangelist. It is the story of how the lust for money and power leads to sin and eventually a fall from grace that has occured in so many large television ministries. It also demonstrates the redemption and healing available through Jesus. Click on the button below to learn more.

Melody Garber

Melody was born in Milan, Indiana and grew up as a missionary kid on St. Kitts and Antigua in the Caribbean. She is retired now but that does not mean she is not busy. Melody is still very involved with missions work and has traveled around the world on short-term missions trips and she actively supports several missionaries.   Her former work as an executive assistant has given her valuable skills to share on the mission field. Paul and Melody have 6 children, all grown with kids and grand-kids of their own. Melody enjoys painting, crafts of all kinds and using her digital cameras to capture the wildlife here in Florida.

The Iowa Garbers

This web site is dedicated to the Garber clan from Iowa.   Our side of the Garber family came from Leon Iowa but we encourage anyone with the Garber name to participate on our site.   We want to know where your family originated from and if there is any link with our side.

Our history pages are especially interesting. We feature a short version of the Garber family history along with a very complete genealogy.   We appreciate hearing from you and welcome your comments and contributions to the site.

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