Charles T. Garrard's Obituary
Charles T. Garrard Jr., 82, of Morrison, IL, passed away on June 19.
Charles was born in Oak Park, IL on August 30, 1937. He graduated from Steinmetz High School, where he participated in numerous athletics, including baseball, track and swimming. Charles married his elementary school sweetheart, Barbara Devitt on September 7, 1957. They celebrated 63 years of marriage.
Charles worked as a pipefitter for the Pipefitters Local 597 Union in Chicago for 42 years. He enjoyed camping in his RV and traveling with his RV club, fishing and hunting, watching his Chicago Cubs finally win the World Series, and spending time with his family.
Charles was the beloved husband of Barbara of Morrison, IL; loving father of Pamela (Loren) of Morrison, IL; Douglas (Lara) of Austin, TX; and Ronald (Susan) of Manhattan, IL. He was grandfather to Michelle (Matthew), Nelson, Samuel, Cassie (Brett), Stacy, Ruggero, Nicholas, Otello, Luca, and Ari. He was a Great Grandfather to Ray, Mason, Emmaline and Graham. Brother to Christine Henriksen. Charles was loved by many cousins, aunts, uncles and friends.
He is preceded in death by his mother Mary, father Charles, brother James, and son-in-law Nelson.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to Spring Valley Church, Fulton, IL.
The family of Charles Garrard wishes to thank the entire team of caregivers at Alverno.
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