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Walter "Uncle Bud" B Garrett
Born: December 23rd, 1920
Died: October 17th, 2011
Obituary
Obituary
Walter Beard “Uncle Bud” Garrett, 90, passed peacefully, Monday, Oct. 17, 2011 at home. He was the husband of the late Geraldine “Jerry” (Cantrell) Garrett who died in 1999.
Born Dec. 23, 1920 in Hanover, he was a son of the late Ralph D. and Margaret “Mamie” (Beard) Garrett.
Mr. Garrett was a Veteran of WWII serving in the U.S. Army. He was employed for many years in the airplane manufacturing industry with Glenn L. Martin Co., (aka Martin Marietta) and later with Boeing, Inc. retiring in 1987 after 40 years of combined service. Walter was a member of and Past Exaulted Ruler of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge #174, Tacoma, Washington. He also was an avid golfer, enjoyed fishing and playing cards.
“Uncle Bud” is survived by a daughter, Robin C. Garrett, Marietta, GA; a grandson, John William Cahill, Cumming, GA, three great grandchildren; Jack, Ethan and Lauren Cahill, a sister; Frances Loss, Hanover and a number of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Diane Garrett Sanderson, two brothers; Robert “Bobby” Garrett and David Garrett and two sisters; Eleanor Dherit and Mary Garrett.
A graveside committal service will be held at 1pm Thursday at Mt. Olivet Cemetery with full military honors provided by the Hanover Allied Veterans Honor Guard.
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Walter "Uncle Bud" B Garrett
1920 - 2011
Born:
December 23rd, 1920
Passed Away:
October 17th, 2011
Obituary
Obituary
Walter Beard “Uncle Bud” Garrett, 90, passed peacefully, Monday, Oct. 17, 2011 at home. He was the husband of the late Geraldine “Jerry” (Cantrell) Garrett who died in 1999.
Born Dec. 23, 1920 in Hanover, he was a son of the late Ralph D. and Margaret “Mamie” (Beard) Garrett.
Mr. Garrett was a Veteran of WWII serving in the U.S. Army. He was employed for many years in the airplane manufacturing industry with Glenn L. Martin Co., (aka Martin Marietta) and later with Boeing, Inc. retiring in 1987 after 40 years of combined service. Walter was a member of and Past Exaulted Ruler of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge #174, Tacoma, Washington. He also was an avid golfer, enjoyed fishing and playing cards.
“Uncle Bud” is survived by a daughter, Robin C. Garrett, Marietta, GA; a grandson, John William Cahill, Cumming, GA, three great grandchildren; Jack, Ethan and Lauren Cahill, a sister; Frances Loss, Hanover and a number of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Diane Garrett Sanderson, two brothers; Robert “Bobby” Garrett and David Garrett and two sisters; Eleanor Dherit and Mary Garrett.
A graveside committal service will be held at 1pm Thursday at Mt. Olivet Cemetery with full military honors provided by the Hanover Allied Veterans Honor Guard.
Cemetery and Burial Information
Mt Olivet Cemetery
725 Baltimore Street
Hanover, PA 17331
Phone: (717) 637-5294
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