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Dennis Garrity Obituary

Dennis GARRITY Dennis died Tuesday, February 7th, 2012 after a brief illness. Dennis was born in 1939 in Seward, AK, raised mostly in Salt Lake City and moved to Seattle in l960. There he met Jeanie, his wife of 50 years, and it was "love at first sight." They celebrated their 50th anniversary in June 2011. After teaching high school in Redmond and Bellevue, Dennis and Jeanie moved to Wenatchee in l998. Dennis loved the Wenatchee Valley landscape and its outdoor opportunities. Among his many other interests were music, reading, politics, golf, environmental protection, and traveling. He is survived by Jeanie, his beloved son Michael and wonderful daughter-in-law Elise Richman, his father Gene, his sister Margaret, his brother Pat, his sister-in-law Joyce Konick and her husband Duane Bloomstrom, and many nieces and nephews and grand nieces and nephews. His mother, Nola, passed away in 2010. Dennis loved his many good friends on both sides of the Cascades. He will be missed by all. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Chelan Douglas Land Trust (www.cdlandtrust.org) or American Rivers (www.amrivers.org)

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Published by The Seattle Times on Feb. 10, 2012.

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John Leidle

September 30, 2022

Mr. Garrity ,
I sat with my buddy in your class in 1967-1968 at Redmond High school in site of the trouble we may of been we both learned from you. Thank you , John Leidle

Charles Mayner

February 21, 2021

Mr. Garrity was my teacher-for a one semester class on Urban Studies-when I attended Redmond High School. He made the class interesting. As well, it was very informative.

David Green

February 25, 2012

I was Mr Garrity's student at Redmond High School and later a teacher at Interlake High School where he taught history. He was dedicated and worked hard to give his students the best. They often referred to what they learned in his classes and their respect for him. They knew he lived the ideals he taught. I admire his environmental stewardship, work with habitat for humanity and most of all his humanity. I remember his easy smile and enthusiasm for everything. I am lucky to have known Dennis. He made a positive difference for his students, coworkers and in my life.

Don

February 20, 2012

I was blessed to work with Dennis for a number of years at Interlake High School. Dennis and Jeannie became friends and we shared some outstanding restaurants together. Dennis was always professional in his demeanor and a positive addition to our teaching staff. He will be missed and our thoughts go out to Jeannie. Don and Bobbie Barnhart

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