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Daniel J. Garretson

Daniel Garretson Obituary

This obituary is being republished to provide corrected information. DANIEL J. GARRETSON, 51, of Fort Wayne, died Thursday, Aug. 25, 2005, Louisville, Ky. Born April 5, 1954, in Fort Wayne, he worked at Zollner Corp. for 28 years and was the Financial Secretary for the U.A.W. 2357. He was also Financial Officer for CAP Counsel. He enjoyed downhill skiing, Formula 1 racing, Minnesota Vikings and the Detroit Tigers. "Dan was a devoted son, brother, uncle and friend and will be missed by all. He enjoyed vacationing in Scotland and in his beloved Newfoundland (his mother's birthplace), which will be his final resting place." Surviving are his best friend and companion, Barbara Bond of Fort Wayne; sisters, Sharon (Loren) Ulrich and Kathy Harmon, both of Fort Wayne; brother, Harry Garretson and twin brother, Dave Garretson, both of Fort Wayne. Dan was a wonderful uncle to Jodi and Joe Garretson, Douglas, Jeremy and Brooke Ulrich; also, his deceased nephew, Scott Harmon. Also surviving are many cousins in Scotland and Newfoundland. Funeral service is 1 p.m. Tuesday at Elzey-Patterson-Rodak Home For Funerals 6810 Old Trail Road, Fort Wayne. Visitation is from 3 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Memorials to Community Harvest Food Bank.

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers from Aug. 27 to Aug. 29, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Daniel Garretson

22 Entries

Troy & Amy Gable

September 5, 2005

Dear Garretson Family; We are so very sorry for the loss of Dan. He lived behind us for the last 7 years and was the best neighbor anyone could ask for. He was always very giving and caring and would help us with anything. Dan will be missed terribly in the neighborhood. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help you.

Troy & Amy Gable

Gerald Daly

September 1, 2005

Dear Sharon, Harry, Kathy and Dave,

It seems like yesterday that Danny came to Scotland. We had such good times and always expected to see him again. We are so sorry for your loss.

Gerald and Anne

Shirley Robichaud

September 1, 2005

To Sharon, Kathy, Harry, Dave and Barb...I was so very sorry to hear of Dan's sudden passing.I am especially glad now to have made the trip to Fort Wayne for Aunt Gertie's birthday last October...To have reunited with you all, to have spent time with Dan,and to have met & gotten to know you, Barb, who brought so much happiness into his life. Alf and I had a truly enjoyable visit with all of you. I can't help smiling when I think of the HUGE quantity of Chinese food Dan brought to our family gathering! It was a happy time together that will now be a cherished memory for me. Dan was a quiet and unassuming man, who always gave freely of his time and of his caring spirit.When our visit ended, he took a day off work to make two trips to the airport with Alf & me. I will treasure those extra minutes in his company. Dan also had a wonderful way with words; I will miss his letters & Christmas cards that were always eagerly awaited. He was a good man, and a wonderful cousin. I will always remember him. With love and prayers, Shirley(Daly)

michelle dalton

August 30, 2005

DearSharon,Harry,Kathy,Dave and all the family .We are so sorry about Dans death.We have great memories of Dan when he came to Newfoundland.You are all our thoughts and prays.Michelle,John, and kids

Paula Daly

August 29, 2005

Dear Sharon, Harry, Kathy, Dave and all the family,

We were really sorry to hear the sad news about Dan. We have many happy memories of time spent with Dan in Scotland, Newfoundland and in the U.S. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.

Love from Aunt Winnie and Paula

Tom Daly

August 28, 2005

Please find Peace & Comfort in this Poem:

"The Clock of Life"

The Clock of Life
Is wound but Once
And no man has the Power
To know just when
The hands will Stop
Be it Late or Early hour

Now is the only time we have
Live,Laugh,Work with a will
Don't put Faith in Tomorrow
For the Hands may then be Still

Ryan , Tiffany and Benjamin Willis

August 28, 2005

To Sharon, Harry,Kathy and Dave. I was very saddened to hear of Dans sudden passing and want to offer you all my deepest sympathy. Dan was a special person . I will always remember him.

Agnes Corcoran

August 28, 2005

Sharon, Kathy, Dave, Harry and Barb. We are so sorry about Dan's death. We will be thinking about you and you will be in our prayers. Barb, even though we have not met you, through Dan's calls we have heard so much and we were looking forward to meeting you. Please know that we will be thinking of you and love you all.

Jerry and Agnes

Cathy Christopher

August 28, 2005

Sharon, Kathy, Dave and Harry and families. We are so saddened by the death of Dan. He was such a great person and a truly nice guy!! He will be missed very much. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love to you all and we wish we could be there.

Love Cathy, Len and Nicole

Dennis and Betty Sowers

August 28, 2005

Dear Garretson Family: We are so sorry for the lost of Danny. You have our deepest sympathy. Jodi and Joe, our love and prayers are with you.

Aunt Betty and Uncle Denny

ann pearcey

August 28, 2005

Dear Harry,Sharon,Kathy,Dave and your family.So sorry to hear about the sudden passing of a dear friend.You are all in my thoughts at this sad time.We have wonderful memories and great times with Dan when he use to come home on holidays in Riverhead.Thinking of you all,Ann(Corcoran),Chris,Christopher and Jeanette Pearcey

Noreen Davidson

August 28, 2005

To all of Dan's family and friends,

As first cousins we had only one opportunity to meet; however we always kept in contact, and are all saddened at Dan's sudden passing.

We will miss you,

Noreen, Bob, Rhona, Rick and Lesley

(Daly) Scotland

Herb Corcoran

August 28, 2005

Dear Harry,Sharon,Kathy,and Dave.

We want to send our deepest sympathies to all of you.We are all very saddened by the news . We will miss Dan's visits home to Newfoundland. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Love: Herb and Patti Corcoran

Willie Corcoran & Ruth Whelan

St.Marys , Newfoundland

Karen Burston

August 28, 2005

Dear Sharon, Harry, Kathy, Dave, you are all in our thoughts at this sad time.

We have fond memories of Dan from our time spent with him here in Scotland and in Newfoundland.

He will be missed by so many.

Karen, Ronnie, Scott and Craig.

Tom ,Dianne & Nichole Daly

August 28, 2005

Dear Dave,Sharon,Kathy,Harry, & All,

Please know that our Hearts & Love are right there with All of You.We have all ,been Blessed to have known

and shared Life with Dan.He truely was a Significent Link in our widespread family.(reunions back home)We cherish the many visits,as well, to Fort Wayne.God Bless You All! Love & Prayers.

Geraldine McLean

August 27, 2005

Harry,Sharon,Kathy and Dave and Families:

Sorry to hear the news of Dan's sudden passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Geraldine and Family

Gary and Mag Yanch

August 27, 2005

Thinking of you all and sending our deepest sympathy.

Edna Willis

August 27, 2005

Dear, Harry, Sharon,Kathy and Dave. Please accept my sincere and heartfelt sympathy. My heart and thoughts are with you though I can't be there in person. I know you will miss him very much as Dan was a very "special" human being.

Al Daly

August 27, 2005

Sharon, Cathy, David and Harry and Barb. We were saddened to hear of Dan's premature passing. I will remember fondly my visit to Dan and all of you and the warm welcome I experienced. He had so many of the traits and mannerisms of his uncles in Newfoundland and I'm sure will be warmly remembered by all who knew him.

Al and Bridget

Carol Christopher

August 27, 2005

With much love & deepest sympathy to Dave,Kathy,Sharon & Harry.Dan was a dear man with a wonderful, dry sense of humor, very like that of his aunts and uncles in Newfoundland.He was kind and gentle, and so very easy to love.His presence in our lives will be greatly missed. Carol,Jim & Kerri

Margie Breen

August 27, 2005

Our sincerest sympathy and love to Harry, Sharon, Kathy, Dave on the lose of your dear brother, Dan. We will all miss him as his visits were special to everyone. Dan was truly a 'gentle' man and a gentleman. We loved him.

Margie, Eugene, Glenn, Cindy and families.

David Taylor

August 27, 2005

Harry, thinking of you during this time of sorrow

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