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Lee R. Garrett, age
68, of Carrington, ND,
was called home in the
early hours of Monday,
June 13, 2016, at
Lutheran Home of the
Good Shepherd, New
Rockford, ND.
Lee Ray Garrett was
born on July 12, 1947, in
Harvey, ND, the son of
Travis and Alice Sowers
(Erfle). He attended school in Fessenden and went on to
achieve a welding degree at a trade school. He was
employed at Massman Automation and owned Garrett
Auto Body in Fargo, ND.
Lee was united in marriage to Gloria Reutter on
October 4, 1964. Together they had three children,
RoxAnn, Shelley, and Bridget, and divorced in later
years.
On June 18, 1977, Lee was united in marriage to
Linda Rae Sanders. They raised a family of three
children, Kenny, Michael and Sarah. After battling
cancer, Linda passed away on March 21, 2005.
Lee and Gloria were reunited in marriage on July 18,
2005. Together they combined their families and added
Wade, Dawn, Kevin, Curtis, and Michelle; bringing their
family total to 11 children, 30 grandchildren, and 10
great-grandchildren. Family gatherings and holidays
were filled with laughter, fun and games.
Lee enjoyed rebuilding and collecting old cars, riding
his motorcycles, playing guitar and singing. He could
often be found woodworking, cooking and spending time
with his family and friends. He was known to make the
world’s best banana bread!
In Loving Memory Of
Lee R. Garrett July 12, 1947 – Harvey, ND
June 13, 2016 – New Rockford, ND
FUNERAL SERVICE
Friday, June 17, 2016 – 10:30AM
Trinity Lutheran Church – Carrington, ND
OFFICIATING
Pastor Mindy Meier
SPECIAL MUSIC
Clara Edwardson, organist
Congregation Hymns
“Amazing Grace”
“In the Garden”
CASKET BEARERS
Kenny Garrett Micheal Garrett
Joel Willey Eric Korte
Michael Roush Wade Pierce
HONORARY BEARERS
All Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren
BURIAL
Carrington Cemetery
Arrangements By
Evans Funeral Home – Carrington & New Rockford, ND
www.EvansFuneralHomeND.com
He is survived by his wife Gloria; his mother Alice Gross,
both of Carrington; brothers Melvin (Sandy) Gross, David
Sowers, and Freddy Sowers; sisters Sharon (Jerry)
Hatfield, Julie (David) Ayers, Brenda (Jack) Shoemaker,
and Audry Pratt; his children RoxAnn (Joel) Willey,
Shelley Flick, Bridget Reimers, Kenny (Mandie) Garrett,
Micheal (Angela) Garrett, Sarah (Eric) Korte, Wade
(Dalayna) Pierce, Dawn (Jason) Sawrey, Kevin (Debra)
Pierce, Michelle Wobbema, Curtis (Holly) Pierce, 30
grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren.
Lee was preceded in death by his wife Linda; father
Travis Sowers; step father Kenneth Gross; Uncle Leao
Erfle; grandparents Jacob and Elizabeth Erfle; and one
grandchild Austin Flick.
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When I’m Gone
When I come to the end of my journey and I travel my last
weary mile just forget if you can, that I ever frowned
And remember only the smile. Forget unkind words I have
spoken remember some good I have done
Forget that I ever had heartache and remember I’ve had
loads of fun. Forget that I’ve stumbled and blundered
And sometimes fell by the way remember I have fought
some hard battles and won, ere the close of the day. Then
forget to grieve for my going I would not have you sad for
a day But in summer just gather some flowers and
remember the place where I lay. And come in the shade of
evening when the sun paints the sky in the west Stand for
a few moments beside me and remember only my best.
- Mrs. Lyman Hancock