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1934
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2017
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Chester Garrison Obituary
Chester "Van" Elwood Garrison, age 83, passed away peacefully in his home in Springfield, Missouri on Tuesday, May 9, 2017.
Van was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was married to Roberta (Umphress) Garrison for 60 years.
Surviving are his loving wife, Roberta Garrison; his children, Tom (Lisa) Garrison, Roger (Ruth) Garrison, John Garrison, Todd (Sue) Garrison; their grandchildren, Nathaniel Garrison (Skye Flagle), Lindsay Garrison, Olivia Garrison, Annemarie Garrison, Kathleen (Adam) Godefroid, Michelle Garrison, Elizabeth Garrison, Michael Garrison, Lauren Garrison and Drew Garrison; great-grandchildren, Finn and Lestat Garrison.
Services: Visitation will be held Thursday May 18, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. at Schweitzer United Methodist Church in Springfield, Missouri. Funeral service to immediately follow at 2:00 p.m., under the care of Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Schweitzer United Methodist Church.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Susan Bjork-Engelke
May 14, 2017
I will always remember the holidays shared, picnics, and many family events. But I will remember your smile the most. Rest in peace Uncle Van. Love you!
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