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Jason Garrett
1979 - 2004
Jason Garrett
1979 - 2004
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Jason Garrett Obituary
Jason Scott Garrett was born Nov. 6, 1979 in Presque Isle, Maine to Jack and Terry (Meade) Garrett. He received his education in the Bettendorf school system and was a 2002 graduate of Augustana College, where he was also a member of the OZO fraternity.
He was employed for over a year with the Q.C. Blind Company and recently began working in the insurance industry. He had a passion for life and was particularly avid in his support of the Iowa Hawkeyes and Chicago Cubs. He was an excellent frisbee golfer who spent hours on the local courses with his canine companion Ragus. He was a devoted son, a loving brother, and a loyal friend to many.
Survivors include his parents; his sisters, Ali (22) and Katlin (17), both at home; his maternal grandparents, Don and Ruth Meade, of Waterloo, Iowa; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Preceding Jason in death were his paternal grandparents, Gordon and Marjorie Garrett and two uncles, Stephen Garrett and James Garrett. He will be missed by many and will live forever in the hearts of loved ones.
Online condolences may be expressed to Jason's family by visiting his obituary at www.weertsfh.com.
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Stephanie Garrett
July 12, 2004
Dear Jack, Terry, Ali, Kati~
I love you all so much. You all have this sparkle in your eyes that can light up any room. The same goes for Jason. I am glad I got the chance to get to know Jason a little more this year he was my cousin and I feel like I should have known him better than I did. He and Brian became pretty close buddies and I am thankful for that as well. This is the second tragedy to hit our family this year and I prey and hope that we all get through this positively (especially you guys). Brian said something that made me smile the other day, he said, "Maybe that is why dad died; so that Jason had someone to meet him when he got there." Maybe it's true, maybe it's not. Either way they are together again and they will always be here with us as well.
Love always and forever~
Jessi Heckart-Benest
July 12, 2004
The Garrett Family-
Jason was a classmate of mine through our years at Bettendorf. I will always remember him with a smile on his face. He was always able to make others laugh. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
andrea garrett
July 10, 2004
The Garrett Family,
What a great, loving, happy family! I am so so sorry this tragedy had to happen to our family, especially to your family. Jason will be missed terribly! You know dad(Jim) took him by the hand the second they met in heaven, like everyone says they were so much alike! Dad will take care of Jason, as well, Jason will take care of dad! You know they're probably still the same little dare devils we knew, now they're together having as much fun as they possibly can & we all know they both received a blue ribbon in that category! I'll be seeing and talking to you all soon! I love you all so so much! XOXO
Love Always,
Andi(niece, cousin)
David Arco
July 10, 2004
I've tried to write this entry a thousand times, and I'm still at a loss. There just aren't words for the emptiness we must all feel. Jason and I were friends and pledgebrothers at Augustana, and I can't imagine a moment I spent there that would have been the same without him. He was a remarkable young man, one who seemed to touch the life of every Augie student I knew. My deepest sympathies to his family, his countless friends, and everyone else who grieves this tragic loss.
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Randy Boyce
July 9, 2004
Terri & Family:So sorry to hear of your loss.Bests to all,Cousin Randy~
Emily Torre
July 8, 2004
As you know, I worked with Jason for a short time some years ago. I looked forward to seeing him, as he always made me laugh and smile- he made work enjoyable. We instantly became friends because we shared the same sense of humor and he was such a great person. He really did have a fun, carefree way about him... that definately made everyone gravitate towards him.Time passes and lives go on, but I remember those times like it was yesterday and I will never forget the special realtionship that we shared and how highly I thought of him. For now he will live on in our memories and hearts until we meet again.
Kraig McPeek
July 8, 2004
I can't find the words to express my sympathy. Jason was a close friend of mine at Augie and was my little brother in the fraternity. He was a great kid and was surely the light of every room. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and all who cared so much for Jason.
Carrie May
July 8, 2004
Our dearest symptathies go out to Jasons' friends and family during this difficult time. Jason attended high school with both my sister and I, and at any given day we could find Jason walking down the halls with a smile on his face. We will forever carry found memeories of Jason in our heart. God Bless.
Love Annie and Carrie May
sara and mike heckart
July 8, 2004
our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time. jason was a classmate of our daughters and we cant begin to imagine the pain you feel. god bless
nick hobbs
July 7, 2004
Mr. & Ms. Garett,
We have been working through the loss of your son with Katie and Jocob both close friends of Jason. I have personally been involeved in many losses of young lives and have never been able to find justifcation for any of them. I want you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers and I will be sending you some personal information by mail that I hope will in some small way will help you cope. My deepest sympathy.
Nick Hobbs
Casey Myers
July 7, 2004
Jason was one of my great friends at Augustana. I was one year ahead of him in school, and also in the OZO fraternity. Jason and I watched many Illinois vs Iowa games together and shared many great times together throughout my time at Augie.
He truly was the life of any room and very great person.
My sympathies go out to his family.
Leah McElmeel
July 7, 2004
I want to wish all of you my deepest sympathy during this difficult time. Jason was an amazing guy who made everyone around him laugh. I will never forget the impact that he had on my life and all of those around him.
Lynn Barry
July 7, 2004
Terri & Family,
Saying that you are sorry for your loss seems so little, but know that you and your family are in our family's prayers.
I am sorry I didn't meant your son, but knowing you Terri think he must have been a great young man.
God bless and give you strength during this time of sadness.
Take care!
Lynn
Matt Cook
July 7, 2004
I am sorry to hear about your loss. Jason was a great friend and a great person. He will be missed by all. I will never forget all of the great times that we had together. I feel lucky to have known him. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
John Foust
July 7, 2004
My deepest sympathy for your loss. I was a couple years ahead of Jason at Augustana and was a member of his fraternity. He was one of the funniest young men I've ever had the good fortune to know, and was loved and respected by all who knew him. Jason will be missed dearly.
Erica Millage
July 7, 2004
I just wanted to send my deepest sympathy to you during this sad time. I can't put into words how sorry I am about this, but you are in my thoughts and prayers. Jason was a great person and will truely be missed forever. God Bless
Abby Gilliam
July 7, 2004
Jason was a very special person and dear friend to so many. I met him as a freshman at Augustana and always enjoyed his deep enthusiasm for life and wonderful sense of humor. He will be missed so much.
Amanda Daniels (Moeller)
July 7, 2004
Deepest Sympathy goes out to you all. Sorry to hear about the bad news. Jason was a great guy.
Amanda
OZO Formal 2002
July 7, 2004
Dean Roddis
July 7, 2004
Jason was a dear friend to my son Bo at Augustana.I met Jason when Bo brought him here for a visit. Jason was such a nice, considerate young man, our entire family enjoyed his visit. We are all so very sorry. Bo called us from Los Angeles with the news. Our thoughts, and prayers are with Jason and his family, God Bless, Dean,Sandy,Sarah Roddis
Jack Herring
July 7, 2004
Jason was always the life of any room and could be counted on for a laugh in a moment's notice. He will be missed.
Katie Hobbs
July 7, 2004
I just want to share my deepest symphathy. Jason will be forever missed. He was a great person. I am so very sorry about this horrible tragedy.- Katie
Juli Conklin-Burns
July 7, 2004
Dear Jack, Terry, Ali and Katlin,
Simple words cannot express our sympathy for you. I am so glad I had the pleasure of meeting Jason last August, even though it was in the midst of another tragedy.
Please know you are in our thoughts, our hearts and our prayers.
Our Love,
Bob and Juli (Conklin) Burns
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