GARRISON, J. L. "Jay"

Richland, 1923-2012 J. L. “Jay” Garrison, 89, of Richland, died Sept. 13, 2012, at Boise after a sudden illness. There was a graveside service Sept. 22 at Fallon, Nev. A celebration of his life and potluck dinner in his honor will begin at noon Saturday at the Richland Community Park. He was born on Aug. 28, 1923, at Logan County, Ark. He was the eldest son of James L. and Flora Mae Garrison, who brought their family west and settled near Fallon, Nev. Jay was drafted into the U.S. Army from Churchill County. He served proudly during World War II under General Patton in the Black Hawk Infantry Division until he was wounded in action in Germany. In addition to the Purple Heart, Staff Sgt. Garrison also was awarded a Bronze Star. Jay moved to Oregon in 1954 and became highly regarded in the sawmill industry, first as a sawyer and later in management. Jay always enjoyed dancing and was a regular at the Fraternal Hall and the district-schoolhouse dances back in the day, family members said. Later, daughters and granddaughters happily invited him to dance with them at their weddings. He enjoyed reading, golfing and bowling as well. After retirement, he settled at Richland, where he enjoyed fishing, spending time with his family and just visiting with friends over a cup of coffee. He was a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and a member of the Eagle Valley Grange. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Richard; four sisters, Bea Stanhope, Reba Doyle, Juanita Hadley and Kay Luce; an infant daughter, Norma; son, Jimmy; stepson, Bill; stepdaughter, Sharon; and two infant grandchildren. Survivors include his beloved wife, Beth; sister, Mamie Buhlig; brother, Allan; five sons, Clifford, Gary, Raymond, Robert and David; four daughters, Catherine Jackson, Patricia Shirley, Becky Cromwell and Elaine Francis; two stepsons, Ed and Monte Beasley; stepdaughter, Susan Cooke; 44 grandchildren; 87 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and a host of friends. Memorial contributions may be made to the Susan B. Komen Cancer Foundation through Tami’s Pine Valley Funeral Home, P.O. Box 543, Halfway, OR 97834. Baker City Herald 26 Sep 2012
Posted by W David Samuelsen on October 28, 2012

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