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.
Dennis & Rhonda Hochmuth
05/11/2015
Dave and family - Our deepest sympathy to you. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Kevin and Cheryl Frampton
05/11/2015
Dave and family, we just learned of your loss and we wanted to express how deeply sorry we are. May time and God help to heal your pain. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Betsy Dittemore
05/11/2015
Dave, I am so sorry for the unimaginable loss to your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Marc, Sally and Parker Drees
05/11/2015
Deepest sympathies for you all. Mitch was a great friend to Parker and will always be remembered. You remain in our thoughts and prayers.
Jan Peters (cousin)
05/11/2015
Dave and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I can't begin to imagine how to deal with the loss of a child. My deepest sympathies to you all. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Randy and Janell Bulver
05/11/2015
Our deepest sympathy for you and your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Trent & Heather Miller
05/11/2015
We are very saddened to hear about your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this tough time.
Kyle Gorsh
05/10/2015
Words cannot express how sorry we are for your family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Gerard Meyers
05/11/2015
My most sincere sympathies to you and your family upon learning of your loss. You will remain in my thoughts and prayers.
Dan & Tina O'Connell
05/10/2015
You have our sympathy. We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We hope you find some peace through the support of family and friends who have you in their thoughts.
Roxann Ryan
05/10/2015
Deepest sympathy for all of you in your loss. We will keep you in thoughts and prayers each day.
Bret Johnson
05/10/2015
Dave and Family,
You all will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers from all of your colleagues at the MSHP.
Tracy Hunt
05/10/2015
You & your entire family are in my thoughts & prayers.
Kerry Ramsey
05/09/2015
You are in my thoughts and prayers.