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Garret Schaapman Obituary
January 23, 1955 - February 20, 2025
Riverbank, California - Garret Alan Schaapman departed this life on February 20, 2025, at his home in Riverbank, California.
Garret Schaapman was born on January 23, 1955, in Tillamook, Oregon to Albert and Dixie Schaapman. Later that year, the family moved to Modesto, California. Garret spent his childhood in Modesto and graduated from Grace M. Davis High School. He later graduated from the University of Oregon (Go Ducks!). He worked for many years as a computer programmer and consultant. He married Tammy Overton in 1986. Garret had one stepson, Daniel, and two children, Katherine and Albert.
Garret is preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Dixie Schaapman.
Garret is survived by his children, Katherine Schaapman and Albert Schaapman, his sisters, Laura Schaapman, Patti (Craig) Truett, and Karen (Jim) Saaty, his beloved grandchildren, Kenah and Josiah, and many nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, March 8 at 11 a.m. at the Church of the Cross in Modesto.
Baseball attire is appropriate (But No Dodger blue!).
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Jim Phelan
March 23, 2025
Patti,
I had a great junior year at U of Oregon as Alan´s room mate. Some amazing memories attending Duck games together. Enjoyed traveling to Modesto, and San Francisco in his Mustang.. Enjoyed meeting you in Eugene on my honeymoon, then again during the NCAA finals with UMass in the final 4 basketball in the 90´s. I´m watching Oregon bball now hoping the best Arizona and go on to the sweet 16..
Sad to hear he passed.
One son went the dental route and I work for him part time. The other followed my ski passion and I´d head coach for the US ski cross team at the world championships in St Moritz, Switzerland. From there to France for the jr worlds..
Hope your "kids" are doing OK as well as you.
Jim and Deb Phelan
Debbie Sereno
March 9, 2025
Patti,
So sorry on the loss of your brother. I remember meeting Alan many years ago! Thoughts and prayers to you and the whole family.
Debbie
Ron Alton
March 9, 2025
So many memories of growing up next door to each other on Brenner Way in Modesto. Knew him has Alan growing up, it wasn't to many more years later that I found out that Garret was his first name. Rest in peace my friend. My condolences to his family and prayers for God peace for you all.
Mario Tenorio
March 8, 2025
A good coworker, a great athlete and a fantastic friend. You are missed my friend.
Mario
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Rose Villa Denman
February 28, 2025
So sorry for your loss. I had seen Alan in many years. New him from Ripon & MJC days. He was always so much fun. My memories are fond ones with Alan.
R.I.P
Victoria Blackwell
February 28, 2025
Our heartfelt condolences to Garrett's family. One of my fondest memories is going to an Eagles concert in Sacramento with Garrett and Laura ages ago. It was such fun except Garrett and I ended up a bit sunburned. I enjoyed getting to know him other than as my best friend's brother. Secret exposed here...I ended up having a bit of a crush on him. Our paths rarely crossed through the decades, but I have always remembered him and how much I enjoyed his wit and quick sense of humor. Wish I had seen his "wild and crazy" dance, though. I can only imagine. Our thoughts and prayers to all.
Mervyn Fikse
February 28, 2025
Garret was a great friend. Great athlete, and loved baseball. I will miss picking him up for lunch on Friday´s! Be ln peace.
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