1932
John
2016
John Garrison
March 14, 1932 — February 11, 2016
John Garrison
Passed away on Feb 11, 2016 at the age of 83 in Sutherlin, OR.
As a drafting engineer he worked in the aeronautical space industry until moving his family to Douglas County in 1972. He ranched in Elkhead and, in addition to operating the Oakland Feed Store for a number of years, he also worked as a draftsman for local equipment manufacturers. He was a talented artist and some of his stone sculptures can still be found in local museums. He was also quite a poet. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed that time with his wife and friends. He was a great provider to his family as well as a Navy veteran.
He was preceded in death by his son Jon Jae and the love of his life Nellie. He is survived by daughter Janell (Dave Makaipo) and sons Michael (Victoria) and Ragen (Janet) and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Private services will be held at Valley View cemetery at noon on February 19th with a celebration of life to follow from 1:30-4pm at Umpqua Golf Resort.
Passed away on Feb 11, 2016 at the age of 83 in Sutherlin, OR.
As a drafting engineer he worked in the aeronautical space industry until moving his family to Douglas County in 1972. He ranched in Elkhead and, in addition to operating the Oakland Feed Store for a number of years, he also worked as a draftsman for local equipment manufacturers. He was a talented artist and some of his stone sculptures can still be found in local museums. He was also quite a poet. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed that time with his wife and friends. He was a great provider to his family as well as a Navy veteran.
He was preceded in death by his son Jon Jae and the love of his life Nellie. He is survived by daughter Janell (Dave Makaipo) and sons Michael (Victoria) and Ragen (Janet) and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Private services will be held at Valley View cemetery at noon on February 19th with a celebration of life to follow from 1:30-4pm at Umpqua Golf Resort.
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