Grandpa

Sadly, Jeff’s dad passed away October 3, 2014.  He fought lung cancer for 2 years, then it spread to his brain this year.  He was 83 years old.  Jeff’s mom (aka Grandma) passed away October 9, 2012, also 83 years old.

We’re so grateful we got to have one last visit with him in August.  He was SUCH a good dad to Jeff and Julie.  Kind, gentle and faithful in everything he did.  He loved hiking and conversations at the dinner table. 

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Fred Richmond Garland, passed away on October 3, 2014 in Centennial, CO. He was born in Berkley, California on April 20, 1931, the oldest of three children.

As a young adult, Fred spent many summers leading backpacking trips in the eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains. He served in the Air Force from 1951 to 195X. In 196X he received a bachelor's degree from UC Davis in Forestry.

In 1968 he married Louise Bulkley in Denver.  Their two children were born while they lived in Berkeley. In 1982 the family moved to Littleton. Fred worked in the information technology business as a technical writer before retiring from Storage Tech in 199X.

In retirement, Fred stayed active in the community as a part of the Littleton Chorale and the Optimists Club. He enjoyed tutoring and coordinating the American flag displays along Littleton Blvd. Fred's passions included nature photography, stamp collecting, and family genealogy. He and Louise traveled and hiked through much of the West and also in Europe.

He is remembered fondly for his helpful spirit and his enjoyment visiting with friends and family.

Fred is survived by his brother Bruce, daughter Julia, son Jeffrey (Wendi) and four grandchildren. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 24th at 11:00 at Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S Datura St, Littleton, CO followed by a reception at the church. 

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Boy are we going to miss him.  We are so glad to know he loved the Lord and is with Jesus now.

When you pass through the waters, I will be with you;
and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. 

Isaiah 43:2