Richard Ray Garland
April 24, 1928 — September 03, 2024
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Richard Ray Garland, age 96, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 3, 2024.
Richard was born April 24, 1928, in Marshalltown, Iowa to Doyle W. and Rachel P. (Butcher) Garland. He was a loving husband, brother, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.
At age 16, he started working for Meredith Publishing Company in Des Moines. He worked for Meredith for 43 years prior to his retirement. Richard was a sports fan; he enjoyed playing golf and watching all types of sports. He was charismatic and a charmer. Richard loved watching old westerns and playing Wordy Cross game with his family. He was an avid reader and liked crossword puzzles.
He is survived by his brother, Lane; children, Patricia Smith (John), David Garland (Marsha), Gary Garland, Karen Monson, and Sharon Kramer; 17 grandchildren, and 32 great-grandchildren.
Richard was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Florence I. Garland; son, Ronald Garland; sisters, Donna and Martha; brothers, Gale, Dean, Melford, Bill and Jack; and grandson, Seth Garland.
Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m., with funeral service at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, September 14, 2024, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery, Pleasant Hill.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Dessa
09/10/2024
I have known Richard for the past 4 year working at brio, Richard has this kind heartwarming soul. I have cherished every moment with Richard and helping him with whatever he needs, I loved listening to his life stories and he I would tell him my problems and he would give me advice to me. I’m so blessed to have him as part of my life, he was my family. Every time I work at brio I would just go to his room and just sit and talk to him all day. You will be forever missed!!
Joe Wakeman
09/08/2024
I was privileged to have known Richard over the years of my living at Brio of Johnston.
I always found Richard very friendly and interesting to be with. He will be missed!
Dave and Jill Rasmussen
09/05/2024
It was our privilege to know Dick and spend time together over the last 15 years or so. He was so warm and friendly with a witty sense of humor. He never had a discouraging word. Our deep sympathies to the family.
Ronda Rosch
09/05/2024
My sympathies to all the family. I was the Activity’s Director at Parkridge. He would come everyday to be with Flo, read to her, sit outside. He was a gentleman, so glad to have known him. I’m sure their dancing in Heaven.
Lee and Gayle Stertz
09/05/2024
Gayle and I were privileged to have known Richard over the five years of our living at Brio of Johnston.
We always found Richard very friendly and interesting to be with. I enjoyed talking with Richard at the Breakfast Club table. He will be missed!