EVELYN GARRISON
Obituary
Evelyn Marie (Rumford) Garrison, 92,
was reunited in heaven on Monday (March 5, 2018) with her husband,
daughter, family and friends. Born to Rose and Floyd Rumford, Evelyn
grew up in Abbyville. She married Keith Garrison in 1947. In addition
to raising four children, they were foster parents to many infants.
Evelyn was a charter member of Trinity Heights United Methodist
Church and served the church for many years on various boards and
committees and as a member of the United Methodist Women.
Evelyn was a real estate agent and
broker for 29 years and was a partner in Alumbaugh Realty. She served
the Newton community in many wonderful ways. For 25 years she
volunteered at the Newton Medical Center and was coordinator for the
Newton Medical Center Auxiliary. She also served on the Newton School
Board from 1969 to 1974 and was named Newton Woman of the Year in
1977.
Evelyn loved to sew. She enjoyed making
everything from curtains to wedding dresses, but she especially loved
quilts. She also taught her granddaughters to sew, crochet and quilt,
a skill which is precious to all. She lovingly made brownies, ham
loaf, cookie dough, cheesy potatoes and countless other favorites
that we will never forget.
Evelyn (Gram) is preceded in death by
husband, Keith Garrison; daughter, Jana Young; her parents; brother,
Floyd Rumford Jr.; and sister, Glenna Dellenbach.
She is survived by son, John Garrison
(Jane) of Prairie Village; son, Russell Garrison (Jennifer) of
Marietta, Ohio; son, Glen Garrison (Arlene) of Newton; and
son-in-law, Ed Nelson of Springtown, Texas. Gram also leaves behind
13 forever blessed grandchildren: Kelly (Chris), Kasey (Kate), Kyler,
Karen, Becky (Tyler), Marty (Gates), Tim, Laura (Matthew), Emily,
Sam, Max, Cheyenne and Montana; and six great-grandchildren: Izzy,
Noah, Anna, Garrison, Sadie and Ivy.
Funeral services are scheduled for 10
a.m. Monday (March 12, 2018) at Trinity Heights United Methodist
Church in Newton. A public visitation is scheduled from 1 to 5 p.m.
Sunday (March 11, 2018) at Petersen Funeral Home. Interment will
follow the service at Restlawn Gardens of Memory in rural Newton.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been
established for the UMW (United Methodist Women) at Trinity Heights
United Methodist Church.
Evelyn will be missed by all who knew
her, given her passion for helping others with anything they needed.
Petersenfamilyfuneralhome.com.
