Gerald B. Garrison

Gerald Garrison, age 87 of Hastings, died Saturday January 5, 2008 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. He was born September 26, 1920 in Barry County, the son of Harry and Lula (wertman) Garrison. Gerald attended Hastings Area Schools, he worked for Kist Icecream Co. in Hastings and Bradford Whites in Middleville for 29 years, where he retired in 1983. He was a collector of real and toy John Deere Tractors. He enjoyed Ice fishing,and hunting. He was a former member of the 2 Cylinder Club in Mulligan. Gerald was preceded in death by his parents, a son , Michael Garrison and brother, Laurence Garrison. He is survived by his daughters, Sheryl Curtis of Hastings, Linda Pelak of Grand Rapids, 4 grandchildren, Ben (Deb) Curtis of Hastings, Renee (Rod) Snore of Hastings, Eric Pelak and Jodie Pelak both of Grand Rapids,many great grandchildren , a brother, Harry (Linda) Garrison of Freeport. Visitation will be 1 hr. prior to service time. Funeral services will be held Thursday January 10, 2008 at 1:00 pm at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings, Rev. Carla Smith officiating, burial will be at Cedar Creek Cemetery. Memorials can be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family at (girrbachfuneralhome.net). \r