Gloria J. Garrett
February 23, 2014
Gloria J. Garrett, 70, was born August 20, 1943, in Des Moines, the daughter of Willis and May Beebe. She passed away February 23, 2014 at her home in Runnells, Iowa.
Gloria worked as an Insurance Adjuster for Principal Financial for over 20 years, retiring in 2005. She was very crafty and enjoyed scrapbooking, knitting, and crocheting. Gloria treasured her family and loved taking care of them.
Gloria is survived by her husband, Larry; children, Rodney Garrett and Kimberly Garrett; brother, Willis (Eileen) Beebe Jr.; as well as a host of other family and beloved friends. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Lorana Mast, and her brother-in-law, Clifford.
Private graveside services will be held at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be directed to John Stoddard Cancer Center in loving memory of Gloria.
Condolences for the family may be offered online at: www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Karen Wiedemeier
02/28/2014
I worked with Gloria for many years at Principal and she was one of my favorite co-workers. She was always so helpful and cheery. Loved her personality and laugh. May she rest in peace now. My prayers and sympathy to the family as I know she will be greatly missed.
Jason Uhlenhopp
02/26/2014
Rodney My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family at this difficult time. having lost both of my parents I know what you are going through at this time. know that she is in a better place now with no more pain and suffering. I did not know Gloria but it sure sounds like she really cared for her family. She is at peace now.
Tom Herman
02/25/2014
It was my privilege to work with Gloria in a management role for several years in Agency Services. She was the model for excellence in customer service, finding practical solutions to complex problems and doing it all with charm, a keen sense of humor, grace and humility. But most importantly never "selling out" the importance of family over business. She positively impacted my life and many others who share your sense of loss. May the peace that passes understanding surround you now and into the future..
Dave Heidemann
02/25/2014
I worked with Gloria, and she was very witty. She always had a come back and she was very family oriented. She always had a smile, and with that she made everyone else smile too.
Sharon Long
02/25/2014
To the family of Gloria, She was a beautiful person inside and out. She loved her family so much. Although I didn't see much of her in the last couple of years, I enjoyed our letters back and forth. May she rest in peace. God Bless all of you