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Philip Garrett Obituary
GILLESPIE - Philip D. Garrett, 84, of Gillespie died at 7 a.m. Sunday, April 11, 2010, at his residence.
He was born Jan. 10, 1926, in Haydock, Iowa, the son of Carl F. Garrett and Nettie (Farley) Garrett. He married Rosalie (Valerio) Garrett on March 10, 1962, in Benld.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his wife, Rosalie of Gillespie; three daughters, Jennifer Garrett of Rogersville, Ala., Patricia Garrett of Springfield and Theresa Beebe of Virden; two grandchildren, Raymond J. Beebe and Jessica Rose Hammon; two great-grandchildren, Ashlyn Beebe and Josephine Beebe; and a sister, Mary Ellen Mitchell of Westminster, Calif.
Philip retired from teaching grade school in Gillespie, high school in Bunker Hill and as a guidance counselor from Bunker Hill. He was also a principal at Bunker Hill. He was a school evaluation specialist for the state of Illinois and later for the Regional Office of Education.
He was a World War II veteran, serving as sonarman aboard the Walter B. Cobb.
Philip was a former treasurer of the city of Gillespie. He was a member of the VFW Post 4547 of Gillespie and an avid sports fan.
Friends may call on Thursday, April 15, 2010, from 5 p.m. until the time of memorial services at 7 p.m. at Kravanya Funeral Home in Gillespie. Services will be conducted by U.S. Navy Funeral Honors and VFW Post 4547 of Gillespie.
Anyone wishing to send an online condolence may do so at www.kravanyafuneral.com.
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Lisa (Heyen) Daley
April 18, 2010
To all of Phil's family, I send my deepest regrets. Patty and I have been friends since grade school and I spent many a night there having some up all night slumber party's. Phil and Rosalie were always so gracious to all of us kids. You could always tell that he was born to teach children, because he had the patience of a saint. God Bless All Of You. Always remember the happy times you had with him and know that he is with the Lord now and being taken very good care of.
Suzie La Bonte-Jones
April 14, 2010
Thank God for Phil!! He was so dedicated and inspired so many employees to do their utmost for the children of Illinois. He could make a bad day great just by his wonderful attitude. I knew him through the State Board of Education. God Bless You All!!
Suzie La Bonte-Jones
Ann Lacopo
April 14, 2010
To Phil's family, Mike and I both worked with Phil at the Illinois State Board of Education and have many great memories of him. Phil was a true advocate for children and he had the utmost respect of all fortunate enough to work with him. He was a kind-hearted gentleman with a terrific sense of humor and we will always remember him fondly. We are sorry for your loss. Mike and Ann Lacopo
April 14, 2010
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