Seth Garland

Seth William Garland, 23, unfortunately took his own life after a long battle with depression. He was born July 12, 1999 to Gary Garland, Jr. and Valerie Campero in Des Moines.

Seth graduated from Ankeny Centennial High School and currently worked for Amazon. He was a talented artist who had a passion for anime. Seth enjoyed listening to music, playing video games, working on his car, and spending time with his family and friends.

Seth is survived by his mother, Valerie Campero; father, Gary Garland, Jr.; step-father, Matt Cable; brothers, Nathan and Matthew Garland; grandparents, Nick (Mary Jo) Campero, Jr., Mary Campero, Marilyn (Mike) Foddrill, Gary Garland, Sr., and Elizabeth Wilt-Cable; great-grandfather, Richard Garland; many cousins, uncles, aunts; and a host of other family and beloved friends.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather, James Cable.

A Celebration of Life will begin at 4 pm. Friday, September 23, 2022 at American Legion Post #731, 1511 S. Union Street, Des Moines.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been set up in Seth’s honor to be used to set up a scholarship for the anime art program at DMACC. You can give to the memorial fund by Venmo at Vcampero.

“Don’t be sad because the pain will finally end.” - Seth

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