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Dean R. Garrett 1914 ~ 2005 Dean Robert Garrett, 91, passed away November 15, 2005 in American Fork, Utah. He was born March 18, 1914 in Nephi, Utah to Louis and Estella Boswell Garrett. He married Amy Buchanan, August 18, 1933 in Richfield, Utah. Their marriage was solemnized in the Manti Temple in 1934. Amy died January 2, 1977. Dean later married Lucille Richards, July 15, 1977 in American Fork. He gave life long service to his church, serving as a beloved Bishop of the American Fork 3rd ward, a high councilman for Alpine Stake and a temple worker in the Provo and Mt. Timpanogos Temples for 20 years. He served on the American Fork Hospital Board, and as it's president. He was an avid gardener of flowers and vegetables, going to great lengths to make his home and yard beautiful. He was a sought after speaker in religious settings. For years he owned Garrett Market, a community grocery store. He was employed by Alpine School District as its Purchasing Agent, retiring after 25 years of service. Survived by his wife, Lucille, children, Lewis (Shirley) Garrett, Claranne Garrett Duke, Dean (Charlotte) Garrett, Jr., Suzanne (Albert) Schmuhl, Julie (Greg) Wittwer, Barbara (Kent) Richards; step-children, Bill (Debbie) Preston, MeriLu (Jeff) Mills; 36 grandchildren, 85 great- grandchildren, 12 great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Gordon B. Garrett, four sisters and four brothers. Dean loved his family beyond measure and in return was greatly loved and respected by his children and grandchildren. Funeral services will be Friday, November 18th at 11:00 a.m. in the American Fork 21st Ward, 290 North 900 East. Friends may call at Anderson & Sons Mortuary, 49 East 100 North, American Fork, Thursday 6 to 8 p.m. and Friday at the church from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. prior to services. Burial, American Fork Cemetery. Email condolences may be sent to www.andersonmortuary.com

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