Charles Aaron Garrett

Charles Aaron Garrett October 5, 1980 - April 7, 2010 SALEM - Charles, 29, of Eugene, passed away, in Portland, after a valiant year's battle with leukemia. Charles grew up in Salem and attended Englewood Elementary, Parrish Middle School and graduated from North Salem High School in 1999. He attended Chemeketa Community College, Oregon State and the University of Oregon. He graduated from the U of O with a degree in Sociology. He made the Dean's list. Following graduation he continued to work for the Duck Store in Eugene. He worked in Information Technology, as a receiving clerk at the warehouse and various other duties. Charles had a passion for sports. He was involved in softball, football and tennis during his years in school. He was also on the Duck Store softball team "The Bookies." They were undefeated. He enjoyed golfing with family and friends. He followed major league sports, had favorite teams and kept track of stats. Charles was a pleasant, caring person with an infectious sense of humor and had many wonderful friends. He enjoyed a good time, loved pranks and being with his friends. He was sensitive to others, helpful and a good friend. He will be greatly missed. He is survived by his parents, Don and DeeDee, brothers Matthew, Jonathan and Daniel; his sweetheart Karlin Johnson; grandmother Ima Gates, Uncle Kent & Aunt Rose Ann Garrett of Turner, Aunt Heidi (Ron) Miner of Salem, Aunt Brenda (Ned) Darling of Anchorage AK, Aunt Pam (Lee) Jesperson of Provo UT and many wonderful cousins. Funeral services will be April 17 at 1 p.m. at the LDS Church, 570 Madison St NE (5th & Madison Sts.), Salem. Viewing will be 11:30 -12:50 preceding the funeral service. Viewing at the Dallas Tribute Center will be Friday, April 16 from 12-8 p.m., 287 SW Washington St., Dallas OR. To leave an on-line condolence go to www.dallastribute.com. The families wish to thank his doctors, nurses, CNAs and therapists, in Salem and at OHSU, Kohler Pavilion, 14th Floor, who lovingly cared for him. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to: The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 9320 SW Barbur Blvd, Suite 140, Portland, OR 97219. Arrangements by Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center.