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Floyd Garrett Obituary
Floyd K. Garrett Floyd was born in Joliet, and died in Elwood on January 3, 2016 at the age of 86. He was the son of the late Floyd B. and Helen (nee Behrend) Garrett.
Preceded in death by his wife, Nina (nee Wadsworth) Garrett; a sister, Mary Evelyn Girot; and numerous sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law.
He was a U.S. Army Veteran serving bravely and proudly in the Korean War.
Survived by his children, Kathy (Marek) Szymanski, Gail (Phil) Bauer, Patricia (Tom) Burke, Mary (Rudy) Wolf, Joe (Pam) Garrett and Colleen (Gregg) Ferlin; fifteen grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; a sister, Jean McPartlin; dear friend, Jean; and many friends.
Floyd was former owner of Garrett Ceramic Tile.
He served on the Elwood Planning Commission, was a Volunteer at Abraham National Cemetery, a Lifetime Member at Stone City VFW, former board member of Area #1 Outdoor Club and usher, past board member and member of Holy Name Society at St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church, Joliet.
Floyd, nicknamed "Tuffy", would like to let you know that his work here is done. He received an offer for endless fishing, a boat load of diet Pepsi and a reunion with family and friends that he has not seen in a long time. His legacy and endless stories live on in his children, grandchildren and friends.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in his name to St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church, 201 S. Briggs St, Joliet, IL 60433 or Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery Honor Squad, 20953 W. Hoff Rd, Elwood, IL 60421.
Family will receive friends at Kurtz Memorial Chapel, 102 E. Francis Rd., New Lenox, IL 60451 for a Memorial Visitation on Thursday, January 7, 2016 from 4:00 until 8:00 PM. Everyone will meet at St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church, Joliet on Friday, January 8, 2016 for 10:00 AM Mass. Inurnment with Military Honors at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood. For information, www.kurtzmemorialchapel.com or 815-485-3200
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Memories and Condolences
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JAYNE ODEGAARD
April 6, 2016
PATTY & TOM
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. I JUST FOUND OUT ABOUT YOUR DAD'S PASSING. UNFORTUNATELY AT THE SAME TIME LLOYD PASSED & I WASN'T AWARE OF MUCH ELSE GOING ON.
LOVE
JAYNE
Aaron Watson
January 5, 2016
May good memories of your father comfort you and your family.
Aaron and Martha Watson
Dan & Verma Bellah
January 6, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. We have wonderful memories of Floyd and the Garrett family. We will always remember his smile, sense of humor and quick wit and engaging personality! He will be missed but the memories will live on.
Sincerely,
Dan & Verma Bellah
Karen Edgar
January 4, 2016
Pat, I'm so sorry to hear of ur loss. Losing a parent is always difficult as our memories are so important to us. Remember the great times and he will always be in your heart! Hugs Karen Edgar
Barb & George Wozniak
January 7, 2016
Gail, Phil and the Garrett Family:
So Sorry for your loss. It was a real pleasure to see his happy smile, cheerful
greeting and warm handshake every Sunday
at Church. We will miss him.
Peace, Love and Prayers.
January 6, 2016
Dear Garrett Family, Frank & I were blest to know & love Nina & Floyd Garret! One of my happiest memories was of our camping trips to the Miner's Club; on one occasion when Frank & Floyd were cooking breakfast for us ( 6 kids for each family/ 12 kids all together) Floyd looked at Frank and said " these can't all be our kids, they must be coming from another camp site". We had good times. Sheila Kinsella
School Days
Bob Draznik
January 5, 2016
At Earl's funeral
Bob Draznik
January 5, 2016
Sincere condolences to Floyd's family. I forget where or when I first met Floyd. Perhaps it was after my folks moved to Ingalls Park. Perhaps it was during 7th or 8th Grade at Washington Grade School. I'm thinking that at one time Floyd played in either the G.S. or JTHS band....maybe clarinet. I know he was a wrestler. I recall his getting into the ceramic tile trade and his service at Abraham Lincoln Cemetery. So long friend.
Bill Picha
January 5, 2016
So sorry for your loss. We had some fine adventures going to the tile conventions together. The one in Dallas/Ft. Worth was especially fun.
Nina and my wife Renee had some good laughs. We will remember him fondly.
Mary Ann Petersen-Giordano
January 5, 2016
So sorry for your loss. Will send prayers for comfort and strength during this time for the family.
I remember your dad well, usually smiling and laughing. As memory serves me, he loved to tease people, but only with kindness.
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