Keith Leroy Garrett

Keith Garrett Obituary

Keith Leroy Garrett, 87, died in a car wreck on Highway 24 on January 5, 2008. He was born December 25, 1920 a son of the late Thomas Leroy and Willa (Armstrong) Garrett in Franklin, Nebraska. Keith served in the United States Air Force from April 1944 to March 1973, when he retired as a Chief Master Sergeant. He was a Vietnam Veteran, and won numerous medals and citations during his military career. Keith had a four year degree from the University of Southern Colorado now Colorado State University where he graduated with Academic honors. He lived in such diverse places such as Lincoln, Nebraska; Wiesbaden, Germany and since January 1965 he resided in Cascade, Colorado. Keith was preceded in death by his first wife Jean Oundlyn Curry of Cheyenne, Wyoming in January 1982 whom he married in April 1941. He is survived by his wife of twenty-six years, Dolly Marie Garrett; two sons John LeRoy Garrett of Anchorage, Alaska and Michael Keith Garrett of Trinidad, Colorado; three step-sons Angelo, Mickeal, and Dominic, three grandsons Darryl Keith Garrett of Surprise, Arizona, Kevin Paul Garrett of Pontiac, Illinois and Thomas Keith Garrett; numerous step-grandchildren, one great-grandson and numerous nieces and nephews. He is also survived by a brother, Max D. Garrett, age 90 of New York City. Keith Garrett will always be remembered by family as a man who never had an enemy and a friend to anyone he met and shared interests with. Graveside services and inurnment with full military honors will take place at 1:00PM on Friday January 11, 2008 at Fort Logan National Cemetery in Denver, Colorado.

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Published by The Gazette from Jan. 9 to Jan. 11, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Keith Garrett

8 Entries

Kevin Garrett

January 22, 2008

Grandpa, I will never forget you. Not only were you a great Grandpa but a great person. I will always cherish the times we spent together. I will love you always and never forget about you. Also, I want to thank you for your service to our country. Peace be with you.

Michael Garrett

January 15, 2008

Dad,I hope I gave you the tribute you truly deserved in my letter I presented to your mourners at Fort Logan services.I know god is taking good care of you because you had Gods heart,his kindness,his giving and his forgiveness to all who crossed his path.As i said in my speech,i can only hope that i will carry on the legacy you left behind,and be even half the man that you were.I am so blessed that God gave me your heart and that some day i will truly be all that you wanted me to be.I love you and all that you stood for.Your second son Michael

darryl garrett

January 12, 2008

grampa,i will never forget the times we had together.i was so very proud of everything you accomplished in life and yet you were so modest.i didnt just lose a grampa but i lost my best friend.my heart will never be the same without you.someday ill see you in heaven.rest in peace love darryl

Robert Murphy

January 9, 2008

'Sheriff' Garrett I shall always remember you and the support you extended me in Vietnam. I would not have made it without your help.
Rest at peace my warrior friend.

Carrie Butierres

January 9, 2008

Dearest Keith... your joy, love and respect for life and others is a trait I will always admire. You are full of laughter, patience and encouragement. Your grandsons have a great role model to look up to, I will refer to you many times in their lifetime of how to be a man of integrity and honor. Thanks for all the stories and for always making me feel important to you. I love you dearly and will miss you Keith.. Carrie

Angelo Butierres

January 9, 2008

I will miss you Keith you were a great man....I will miss all the conversations and all that you did for my Mom. You were the ultimate gentleman. I will always cherish the 1970 Boss 302 that I was lucky enough to have gotten first dibs on!...I will always remember you when we go up to the cabin at Eleven Mile...thanks for all the memories.....you will be missed but live in our hearts forever........God Bless...Angelo Butierres

Jean Curtis

January 9, 2008

As the aunt to his grandsons, Darryl and Kevin, I was able to see the heartwarming impact he had on their lives and how truly they loved him. He will be missed by all of us.

Joan Lisack

January 9, 2008

Keith was truly a wonderful grandfather to my sons, Darryl and Kevin, and they will always cherish the wonderful memories of this kind, gentle man as we all will. He will be missed very much.

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