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J.D. Garrett Obituary
GARRETT, 71
AUBURNDALE - Mr. J.D. Garrett passed away Dec. 22, 2008, due to heart failure.
He was born August 19, 1937 in Sacramento, KY to Arley and Beulah Garrett. He moved to Holland, MI in 1955 where he met his wife of 51 years, Janice (Roskamp). They later moved to Traverse City, MI and bought a restaurant, party store, truck stop (Yankee Boy) which they owned for almost 25 years. He later worked at Mitchell Golf Course. They both retired in 2002 and moved to The Hamptons in Auburndale, FL.
He sponsored and managed the Yankee Boy Softball team for many years. It was one of the top slow-pitch teams in Northern Michigan. Many life long friendships were to come from his participation in the sport he loved so much.
His favorite passions were baseball, softball, fishing, and playing cards.
He is survived by his wife, two sons, Randy (Melissa) Garrett and Roger (Terry) Garrett. Also grandchildren: Joshua (Shantel) Garrett; Ashley Kiel; Allison Garrett; Chad Garrett and Madyson Garrett. Also step grandson Colin Tulloch; great grandson, Zander Garrett and step great granddaughter Kyleigh Bunker. Also a sister, Myrtie (Hershel) Kimmel of Sacramento, KY. He was preceded in death by his parents and two granddaughters, Heather and Kortni Garrett.
Cremation has taken place by Mid. Florida Cremation Service. There will be a Remembrance of Life in Michigan in the spring, which will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please send any donations in J D's name to SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome) or the Good Shepherd Hospice, 105 Arneson Ave., Auburndale, FL 33823.
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Memories and Condolences
for J.D. Garrett
Bonnie Gonyer
January 14, 2009
Jan, so thankful I got to visit with him last summer...lots of memories...lots of laughter. You are in my prayers...Bonnie
Vicky Prough
January 7, 2009
Jan,
I am so sorry to hear of JD's passing, he was like a second father to me. I have fond memories of my six years working for the two of you at Yankee Boy. You both taught me so much about hard work, but most of all to have a lot of fun and enjoy what you do. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I think of you often.
Love
Vicky (Birgy) Prough
Mike & Margaret Birgy
January 3, 2009
Jan, Randy and all of J.D.'s family. I will forever be grateful for the friendship and good times I had working for the Garrett's at Yankee Boy. Those were some of the most fun times I've ever had at any job. He will be missed by all of us who knew him so well. I am so glad I got to have one last visit with him this past summer and please know our thoughts and prayers are with all of you who loved him. Maggie
Greta Sheffer
January 2, 2009
With Love to All of You from The Sheffer-Hall Family and Glen, too.
What 'Sweet Memories'.
Love,
Greta
Mary Porter (Jackson)
January 2, 2009
Jan, Randy, Roger, and Tonya - All of you and J.D. were like family at one point in my life. I cherish the memories of the good times with you. I am so sorry for your loss. J.D. was a good man and will be missed by so many. You are in my thoughts.
Monique (Weatherholt) Herman
January 2, 2009
Jan and family,
I am so sorry to hear about J.D. He was so good to me when I was a little girl and I have many fond memories of him that I will never forget. I will miss him a lot. May God bless all of you. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
sheree stein
December 29, 2008
jan, i will surely miss this man. you and j.d. were like a second mom and dad to me so many times in my life. i am grateful for all the wonderful memories i have of both of you.
sheree
Craig, Tammy & Taylor (Smith) Kolberg
December 29, 2008
Jan, Randy & Melissa-
Your in our Thoughts and Prayers, now and always. May your memories help you through this difficult time. We love you !
Whitey & MaryAnn Tanis
December 28, 2008
We were so sorry to read of J.D.'s passing. The "Yankee Boy" was never the same after you left. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Jan and family.
Pat DuCheney
December 28, 2008
Hi Jan and family....So sorry about J.D. and was so glad to hear from you when Ken passed away. We made it through Christmas and I am going to Delaware with my son, his wife and five month old baby and will be staying for two weeks. Will help get through the winter.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Pat DuCheney
Wayne & Polly Piltz
December 27, 2008
We were very sorry to read about JD. Our thoughts and prayers are with the whole family. We always enjoyed going to the restaurant and visiting with both of you.
Owen Sommerfeld
December 27, 2008
Jan. Sorry to hear about JD. I always enjoyed visiting with JD and you at Yankee Boy. It was always a nice work break. Owen Sommerfeld, retired State Trooper.
Kathy & Ame Esman
December 26, 2008
Jan,
We were so sorry to read of JD's passing. It's been so long since we've seen either of you, we had no idea where you were. Ame and I remember both of you fondly and our prayers will be with you and your family at this difficult time in your lives.
Steve & Marri Hogerheide
December 26, 2008
Jan and Family, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. J D was a special person that will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love, Steve & Marri
Mike & Sally Weatherholt
December 26, 2008
Jan, Randy & Roger: Many memories will be with us forever because of JD. May God bless you all.
John & Leslie Hays
December 25, 2008
Jan, our deepest sympathies to you, Randy and Roger. J.D. was one of the good guys you meet in your lifetime, he will be missed.
rickey(neck) mcdowell
December 25, 2008
he was first my coach then my second father!!!!!I love him & miss him .
Barb & Judy Beckett & Sheffer
December 25, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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