Last summer Erik, Mom, Tiffany and I went to St. Olaf to meet Greg and Janet Montour and their son Garrett. Greg's g-grandfather, Benjamin, was a brother to my g-grandfather, Edward. We had a very nice talk. Greg didn't know anything about his Montour ancestors and was very happy to get information on them. I was hoping to get some information on Benjamin and his family, but of course I didn't. Garrett had suffered two brain injuries before he was 24. He was a sweet, gentle and happy individual. I enjoyed his facebook posts and will miss them.
Garrett Evan Montour
Garrett Evan Montour
January 14, 1970 - April 25, 2011
St, Olaf, Iowa
Memorial Service: 11:00 am April 28, 2011 at Norway Lutheran Church - St. Olaf, Iowa
Garrett Evan Montour, 41, of St. Olaf, formerly of Des Moines, died Monday, April 25, 2011, at Central Community Hospital in Elkader. He was born January 14, 1970 in Iowa City, to Gregory and Janet (Ohl) Montour.
As a youngster, Garrett moved to Des Moines where the family continued living until they moved to St. Olaf in 2009. He obtained his GED in 2003, while living in Des Moines. He worked for UPS; and from 1986 –1997, he was employed by his family’s restaurants. Garrett loved his animals, Rusty, Socrates and Tom and Jerry. He truly delighted in mowing the lawn, gardening and exercising.
Garrett is survived by his parents Gregory and Janet Montour of St. Olaf; his brother Grant (LeaAnn) Montour of Carlisle, IA; one niece, Jaclyn Montour and two nephews, Geoff Montour and Drake Montour all of Carlisle.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Gilbert and Charlotte Montour and his maternal grandparents Edward and LaVonne Ohl.
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Phyllis,
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful tribute and we thank you so much. Garrett loved being your Facebook friend. I too, enjoy your posts and opinions. Please don't give up on getting more information. It is coming, I promise. I've been spending a lot of time working with and for Garrett. This is one of the things that I plan to do to fill up that big void in my heart and in my schedule. WE would love to see you and your family again. We enjoyed your visit so much.
Phyllis,
ReplyDeleteThank you for your post. We appreciate your kind words. Garrett loved being your Facebook friend. I enjoy your posts and opinions also. We agree on so many issues. Do not give up on getting information on the Montour side of the family. I've been very busy working with and for Garrett. I plan to spend more time on the genealogy now. I need something fill the big void in my heart and in my schedule. Please do come back to see us again. We all enjoyed your visit so much. Family is important. Please stay in touch.
Jan