OBITUARY

Name:    George Washington Garrison

From:  The Saint Clair Democrat, St. Clair County, Missouri
Date:  Thursday, September 9, 1937

George Washington Garrison was born March 28, 1858 and departed this life August 29, 1937, at the age of 79 years, 5 months, and 1 day. He was united in marriage to Sarah Wisner on April 17, 1878. To this union 14 children were born, three having preceded him to the Great Beyond.

At the age of 22 he professed faith in Christ and became a member of the Methodist church at Bear Creek. In 1925 he, with his family, moved to the fruit farm near Taberville, where he spent the remainder of his life. His church membership was placed in the Taberville Methodist church soon after moving to that community. His life is an open book and all who knew him knew his greatest pleasure was proclaiming Christ as the Light of the world.

He was a lover of home, a well informed horticulturist and experienced poultryman who found a never failing interest in his work. He and his companion were famous for their hospitality, and no friend or stranger was ever turned away from their door without an invitation to a hearty meal or a night's lodging in their home.

He will be sadly missed by his companion, his children, and community. He leaves also a number of great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends who are grieved by his passing.

Ten of the eleven children living were present at the funeral: Mrs. Jesse Hooper, Mrs. Lora Harper, Mrs. Charles Steeber, Mrs. George Siegismund, Mrs. Clive Heath, Louie, Arthur, Addie, Vesta, and Paul. Mrs. Lester Heath of Bakersfield, California, was unable to attend, but was with her father during a large portion of his illness.