Jerry Garland
August 15, 2011
Jerry E. Garland, 73, died Monday, August 15, 2011, at Taylor House Hospice.
Jerry was born August 14, 1938, in Des Moines to David and Mary (Tilden) Garland. He was a maintenance supervisor with the City of Des Moines for 13 years and previously worked at the Hotel Savery and Flynn Dairy. Jerry loved to bowl, fish, hunt and boat, he simply loved life.
Jerry is survived by his wife of nearly 56 years, Virginia Garland; children, Jerry (Debbie) Garland, Cheryl (Merrill) Wisecup, Barry (Patty) Garland, Carol (Steve) Drummond, and Carla VanDusseldorp; 17 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; brother, Raymond (Bonnie) Garland; and a host of other family and beloved friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and granddaughter, Jessica Garland.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, August 19, 2011, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, followed by burial at Laurel Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service, at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Rescue League or LifeLine Animal Rescue
Online condolences may be sent to
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Ed & Linda Payne
08/19/2011
We're sorry for the loss of your father, Barry. May peace be with you and Patty during this sad time. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We love you.
Blake
08/19/2011
Carol, I want to extend my deepest sympathies to you, your mother and the rest of your family. I am glad to say I got to know your Dad and am better for it. I remember our 'get togethers' and enjoyed talking with your folks.
Missy Bohn
08/17/2011
Dear Virginia,
I just wanted to send my condolences to you and your family on the passing of Jerry. I was so sorry to hear of your loss. I am sure this is a difficult time for you and your family. Please know that I am lifting you up in prayer and I have no doubt that Jerry is at peace in the loving arms of our Father. Please take care of yourself!!!!
Sincerely,
Missy Bohn
Parkridge NRC
Bill and Francia Koehn
08/16/2011
Virginia and Family:
I was so very sorry to hear of your loss. We will be unable to attend the services since we will not be back until the first of September. 56 years of marriage. Wow! We will keep all of you in out thoughts and prayers.
Lots of love from us,
Bill and Francia
Kathryn Geneser-Freerksen
08/16/2011
So sorry to hear of your fathers passing, my prayers are with you all. Sincerely, Kathryn Geneser-Freerksen
Debra Rectenbaugh Pettit
08/16/2011
My deepest sympathies in your loss of your life partner. I hope you find comfort by surrounding yourself with your family and cherishing your memories.
Claudia Woodard
08/16/2011
So sorry for your loss, Virginia. I'll keep you and your family in my prayers through this difficult time. May God bless you all.