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Richard Garrison Obituary
Richard "Dale" Garrison, died from natural causes on February 1, 2024, at age 94.
Dale was born in Long Beach, California, to Lee Garrison and Lorene Neal.
Dale was a veteran of the US Air Force, serving from 1948 -1952, and a teacher at Yuba City High School from 1961 - 1985. He received his Master of Arts in Social Science from Chico State College in 1967. Dale was an accomplished artist, pursuing painting, drawing, photography, and woodcarving. He enjoyed traveling and was dedicated to his many dogs throughout his lifetime.
He was predeceased by his spouse of 44 years, Martha Ann (Colby Martin) Garrison. Survivors include his three children, David D. Garrison of San Jose, California, Louise E. Garrison of Benicia, California, and Joyce R. Garrison of Seattle, Washington; his two stepchildren Victoria L. Hernandez and Gregory M. Martin, both of Fort Collins, Colorado; along with many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Dale's ashes will be spread at sea off the Pacific Coastline at a later date.
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Tara DeAguiar
February 29, 2024
Louise,
Sending you love and heartfelt condolences.
Tara
Christina May
February 23, 2024
Rest in peace my sweet friend. I met Dale in an art class at Yuba College. Over the years we became art friends. I enjoyed many a meal with Dale and Martha in their home. Love to see Dales work.
Steven Howard
February 22, 2024
Mr. Garrison was also my freshman history teacher. The most compassionate and helpful teacher I ever had. My wife and I both had him and he was her favorite teacher as well. Our condolences to his family and please know he and his family are in our prayers and thoughts.
Alicia Garcia Phillips
February 20, 2024
Mr Garrison was my Freshman year History teacher. I just remember him as being very tall, soft spoken & a very nice man. I hated history of any kind & now wish I could go back & pay attention now. Blessings to his family. I'll remember him fondly.
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