Mitchell James Garrison
May 09, 2015
Mitchell Garrison, 17, passed away from injuries sustained in a car accident on Saturday May 9, 2015. He was born in Des Moines on October 23, 1997, son of David and Kimberly Garrison.
Mitch was a junior at Southeast Polk High School and attended Altoona United Methodist Church. He loved playing video games, riding 4-wheelers, snowboarding, and fishing. Mitch also enjoyed cars, watching motocross, and hanging out with his friends.
Mitch is survived by his parents, Dave and Kim; siblings, Josh (fiancée, Jessica Anthony) Garrison, Jenna (Matt) Tharp, and Katie (fiancé, Zach Little) Garrison; niece, Emery; paternal grandma, Joan Garrison; maternal grandma, Karen Lyndon; as well as many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and amazing friends. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandpa, Willard Garrison and maternal grandpa, Richard Lyndon.
Visitation will be held at Altoona United Methodist Church, 602 5th Avenue SW, on Thursday, May 14, 2015, from 3:00 – 8:00 p.m., with the family present from
3-5 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, also at the church, with burial to follow at Altoona Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Altoona United Methodist Church to help fund scholarships for youth to attend church camps in loving memory of Mitchell.
Online condolences may be expressed at
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Emily Parrott
05/12/2015
I am so sorry for your loss. Words cannot heal the pain of losing someone so dear. Your entire family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Tim Leinen
05/12/2015
Dave and Family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Lean of God, family and friends for strength.
Sam Knowles
05/12/2015
Dave and family: Please accept my deepest condolences. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jeffrey Quigle
05/11/2015
Dave and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep your entire family in my thoughts and prayers.
Todd Valentine
05/11/2015
Dave and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. You have close DPS friends and family. Lean on us brother, lean on us.
- ISP 267
"Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff comfort me." Psalms 23
Lisa Barnes
05/11/2015
Dear Kim and Family,
Please find comfort in all of the people who loved and looked up to Mitch. Our kids adored him, and they never felt left out when he was present. Please take good care of yourselves, and depend heavily on those who love you.
Perry and Deb Ghee
05/11/2015
May the loving embrace of God and his son guide you through this most difficult time. So sorry for your loss. You will be in our prayers.
Tom & Sue Wardlow
05/11/2015
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Sherry Murphy
05/11/2015
My thoughts and prayers are with your entire family. I am so sorry for your loss.
Marv & Toni Emery (Hoyt) & family
05/11/2015
Kim & Dave, our thoughts and prayers are with you & your family.
Tina Woosley
05/11/2015
I am so sorry for your loss. Just know that the strength of your family and friends will help you through this trying time. Your beliefs will guide you through the rest. May you find comfort in this very difficult time. Prayers for you all.
Rhonda McKibben
05/11/2015
Dave and family - My thoughts and prayers are with your entire family during this very difficult time.
Tina Palmer
05/11/2015
Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time.
Chari Paulson
05/11/2015
Dave & Kim - My deepest sympathy to you and your family for your loss. The loss of a child is something I can't even imagine. My prayers to you all of you and may God help ease your pain.
Mike & Jane Crivaro
05/11/2015
Dave and family: we are so sorry to hear of your lose. You are in our thoughts and prayers.