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Jeanne Garretson Obituary
of Mesa, AZ passed away on Saturday, March 26th, 2011 after a year long battle with cancer. She was born on January 27th, 1934 in Shamokin , PA to her parents George and Violet Lewis. She is preceded in death by her loving husband Darell (retired NBA referee) who passed away April 21st, 2008. While both serving in the Navy, Jeanne and Darell met and later married on April 24th, 1954. During their 53 years of marriage they resided in Westminster, CA and Mesa, AZ. She is survived by her son Rick and his wife Wendy, her son Ron and his wife Julie, and her five grandchildren: Nicole (21), Lauren (19), Jason (19), Darell (16) and Mackensie (14) and her brother Richard Lewis of Shamokin, PA. Jeanne was a wonderful and caring wife, mother, grandmother and sister. She was very compassionate towards children and volunteered 10 years at Val Vista Lakes Elementary School. Because of her loving and caring ways she will be truly missed by all who knew her. She had such a joy for life and shared that joy with everyone around her. To celebrate her beautiful life, visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. with funeral service to follow at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, April 4th, 2011 at Queen of Heaven Mortuary 1562 E Baseline Rd, Mesa, AZ 85204. In lieu of flowers, the family requests any donations be made to the V Foundation for cancer research in memory of Jeanne Garretson via online at jimmygv.org or by mail to the V Foundation at 106 Towerview Ct Cary, NY 27513. Arrangements entrusted to Queen of Heaven Mortuary.
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Connie Leidenheimer
August 7, 2011
Ms. G,
It so saddens me to hear of your passing. I have wanted to reach out to you for years to let you know how much of a positive influence you were in my formative years. Much of the woman I have become today is because of your care, guidance and grooming. You made me feel so special, as if I was your own daughter. It was such an honor when you allowed me to take your name as my Confirmation Name. Darell may have been the bread winner but you were the anchor. I adored you! and your compassion for people. You will forever be one of my fondest memories.
Lovingly, Connie Leidenheimer (P.S. my grandchildren love your tuna fish sandwiches)
Susie Ritchie
April 4, 2011
Jeanne -
I will always remember the wonderful times and the many, many laughs we shared.
I know you are enjoying heaven with Darell and your Mom & Dad and that you are especially happy meeting all of your favorite movie stars!
God bless you, Jeanne.
Thank you for being such a dear friend.
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