Grand Rapids, Michigan
GARLINGTON - William (Bill) Garlington passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on September 16, 2010 after a brief illness. He was 84 years old. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Shirley; his six children, Kathleen Garlington of GR, Mary and Tony Sartori of Baltimore, MD,...
Read MoreIt is already halfway through February and I miss Bill(dad), and Shirley (mom), very much as I lived with and took care of them for a long time! I considered them my closest family members and think of them every day! They,re my guardian angels now. I loved them very much !!
Kathleen Garlington
February 11, 2011 | Grand Rapids, Mi By Way Of D, MI
Dear Dad,
I cant believe you're gone. I miss you terribly and cherish every memory I have. I know you're with Mom and that's the best comfort I get. Please keep her in your arms and watch over us. I love you, your daughter Therese.
Therese Hyde
December 16, 2010
Dear Kathy and family, I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. You will be in my thoughts and prayers at this sad time. Chris (Banaszak) Renberg
Chris Renberg
September 30, 2010 | Grandville, MI
To the Garlington Family,
I am sorry to here about Mr. Garlington, he was our family attorney for many years. We were out of town on the day of the services and could not attend. My God give you the strength to carry on.
The Washington
Family
September 27, 2010
The Garlington Family, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Jos was your mechanic for many years and my son, 13 just finished bodywork onyour car a month before. You will always be special in our memories. Jos Vander Linden & Family (Georges Foreign Car Svc)
Gloria Vander Linden
September 24, 2010 | Kentwood, MI
The Garlington Family . .my thoughts and prayers are with you. I worked for Mr. Garlington and he was a wonderful man . .even had me make breakfast for him each morning :) You will be missed Mr. Garlington!
Amy Orn
September 22, 2010
My condolences to the family, you will be missed my friend.
We will meet again,
God Bless
Steven Cross and Family
Regards from the AAFFG Family as well
September 20, 2010
Bill hired me to work for him back in 1986. It was my first job as an attorney fresh out of Cooley Law School. I will remember him fondly and have shared many good stories from my days working for him. He loved the practice of law but it was always clear in all he said and did that he loved his wife and children even more. For that, he was a good role model for a young attorney. I am sure he is in heaven with God today telling him great stories about how he got his "sponge car" and...
Susan (Cummings) Palmiter
September 19, 2010 | Portland, MI
Joe and All,
Our deepest sympathy. We just learned, and feel the loss of one of our family.
Laurie Elizabeth Garlington Scullin and Michael Scullin
September 19, 2010 | NY
