John Garrett

John Garrett, 73, of Peoria, died, February 19, 2012, in a place of peace of which he was very fond, Jubilee State Park. He was born March 11, 1938 in Peoria Illinois to Paul Rupert Garrett and Caroline Kruse Garrett. On July 3, 1960 at University United Methodist Church, he married Beverly June Mosher. She survives. Also surviving are three children, Scott (Tonya) Garrett, Gwen Allar, Angela (Darren) Douglas, one sister, Jane Garrett Duvendack, and seven grandchildren Natalie Garrett, Garrett and Isabella Allar, Abigail, Emily, Elizabeth and Lila Douglas. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Gloria (Garrett) Severson and Connie (Garrett) Johnsen, one brother, Paul Richard Garrett, and one son-in-law Daniel Allar. John's career included work at Hyster, Caterpillar, and as a site manager at Utilities Incorporated. John spent a good part of his career in sales with Alberto Culver, Standard Brands, Lily Tulip and Midwest Veneer. John never met a stranger. His great sense of humor made him a joy to be around. His interests were well rounded as he enjoyed off-road motorcycles, sailing, and building his family home. Family was the center of his life, as were vacations camping and canoeing coast to coast. He was a member of University United Methodist Church where a memorial service will be held. Visitation will be on Sunday, February 26, 2012 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. A memorial service will be held on Monday, February 27, 2012 at 12 noon. Cremation has been accorded. In lieu of flowers, donations are accepted by CEFCU, John Garrett's Support for Alheimers Fund, or to University United Methodist Church. The family would like to extend our gratitude to everyone for their prayers and support through this family crisis. The Peoria County Sheriff's Department, volunteer fire departments, multi-state search groups, and neighbors throughout the state who have searched are now extensions of our family. Thank you all. Most importantly, thank you to the college student who held John's last conversation and to Matt Buedel for his overwhelming support.