Charles R. Garton
March 04, 2013
Chuck Garton (Charles Robert, Sr), passed away suddenly in Des Moines, Iowa on March 4, 2013, at the age of 65, from a massive heart attack.
Chuck is survived by his four children, Charly (and his wife Shauna), Tim (his fiancée Jill Rudloff, and her daughter Gabryel), Shannon (and her husband John Moore), and Alyson Garton; and their mother, Marcia. Two grandchildren, Marissa Garton and Peyton Cawelti-Garton, also survive him. He leaves 4 brothers, Jim (Margaret), Gene (Kathy), Bobby (Cathy), and Dennis, seven nieces and nephews, and 12 great-nieces and -nephews. His mother and father, Marjorie Bernice and John Harold Garton, preceded him in death.
Chuck was born in Des Moines, Iowa, on March 11, 1947. He graduated from the school of “hard knocks,” but told people Roosevelt High School. He is a Viet Nam Era Navy Veteran. He went on to study at DMACC and Grandview Junior College. He lived in Des Moines his younger life until he made his home in De Soto, Iowa, for the majority of his life. He retired after working 31 years at John Deere Des Moines Works in Ankeny.
Chuck is remembered as a hard worker, and a man that never knew a stranger. Chuck’s energy was tireless often to everyone else’s fatigue. Everyone remembers the year he won the award for Best Christmas Lighting Contest in De Soto and coincidentally when National Lampoons Christmas Vacation came out earned the nickname Clark Griswald. He loved to have fun. He will forever be remembered as the man that could always make you laugh, whether it was with him or at him, he didn’t care, as long as you were laughing. He generally said what was on his mind (sometimes to his detriment). Anyone who knew Chuck remembers that he loved to bowl, play tennis, fish, play golf, vacation in Minnesota and Canada, woodwork in his “shop,” yard work that rivaled the lawn of the White House, and any spectator sports, in particular Hawkeye football and Cardinals baseball.
Chuck has always maintained a relationship with God, sometimes his life direction detoured but he always found his way back. In his last days he was committed to his faith once more and His Father took him home.
Through his death he is helping others as a donor.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Jennifer Carmean Thomsen
03/08/2013
My thoughts and prayers for all the family. Hugs to you all.
Joe Marchesini
03/08/2013
my deepest thoughts got to family n Dennis i will miss my chucky dearly only new him and Dennis
for 2 yrs but seems like 30 RIP MY FELLOW VET
Jon Pearce
03/08/2013
Sorry I couldn't make it to the service. If I can help with anything, Dennis please give me a call. 423-9066
Kathy Anderson, US Postal Service
03/08/2013
Dennis & Family,
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Chuck was a great guy and always brightened the day with his sense of humor. He will be missed by many here at the Postal Service.
TOM NEUSER
03/08/2013
CHARLIE AND I WORKED TOGETHER AT DEERE DEPT 27 FOR MANY YEARS AND HAD GOTTEN TOGETHER AND PLAYED GOLF AND HAD JUST A FEW DRINKS TOGETHER. HE VISTIED MYSELF IN BELLA VISTA AR ALONG WITH BILL MORLAN AND PLAYED GOLF AND LAUGHED FOR TWO DAYS. HE WAS A VERY SPECIAL PERSON AND WILL BE MISSED. MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS AND LOSS TO ALL WHO LOVED HIM! HE IS MISSED BY MANY.
Scott Berry
03/07/2013
I can hear his voice in my mind - first heard it about 50 years ago. A good man. He will be missed.
Ken Fuson
03/07/2013
I had lost touch with Chuck these past few years, and I missed him. I'll hear that deep laugh of his forever, and I pray that he has found peace. My best to his family.
Michael McMurry
03/07/2013
I always enjoyed my visits with Chuck. He was a great conversationalist and listener.
David Higby
03/07/2013
Rest in Peace old friend.
Andy Ivie
03/06/2013
I love you Chuck. You were a true friend. A big brother to me. I will really miss you. My heart goes out to your family.
Bill & Linda Vanderpool
03/06/2013
Sorry to hear of Chuck's passing. Our condolances to the family.
Lynn, Cindy & Logan Hakenson
03/06/2013
Charly & Family,
Our thoughts are with you.
Deb & John Ersland
03/06/2013
There are no words to ease the pain of loss you are all feeling. We are happy to have had the honor of knowing "Chuckles" and he will be missed by many but especially his family. Bet his is already hitting golf balls from cloud to cloud.
Love and Hugs to all!