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Mark Alan Garretson

Mark Alan Garretson
  • October 9, 1968 - May 7, 2016
  • Bloomfield, Iowa
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We must go when we are called. Not negotiable. No second guess. ... To Chelsea, Clay, Rochelle: What Mark gave you will be your comfort. Our prayers for you in your grief now and as you travel ahead with his gifts. Walk tall. ... To Jerry, Jeanie, Kent, Aunt Virginia: Mark reflected your true love and passed it on freely in so very many ways. Peace be with you now. ... Mark's many cousins (Bunch, Grismore, Mumma, Bower and more) grieve with you, send you comfort and pray for your living with Joy!
Posted by: Margo Mumma - Minnetonka, MN   May 13, 2016

To the family of Mark. Words cannot express the grief you are going thru right now. My wife Angie and I met Mark who helped us find our new home in Centerville. We met with Mark a few times and he had taken us thru our first walk thru of our new home. Such a hardworking and genuine guy. We are so shocked and saddened by his untimely passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you during

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Posted by: Ted Smith - Coralville, IA - Acquaintance   May 13, 2016

I am very sorry to read of the loss of Mark. I was a teacher of one of his children.

Sincerely,

Richard H. Keilig Jr.
Posted by: Richard Keilig Jr. - Centerville, IA - Teacher   May 12, 2016

Mark will never be forgotten. I know I'll always look over at the house expecting to see that grin on his face and waiting for a comment what ever it might be. I won't see him now but I know he will be there. See you again someday.
Julie
Posted by: Julie Snyder - Bloomfield, IA - Neighbor   May 12, 2016

I am so sorry to hear about this tragedy! My thoughts and prayers go out for you. [I am a distant cousin; my maternal grandmother, Arabella Lowe Murphy, was daughter of John Lowe]
Posted by: Karen Zeck - Knoxville, IA - Family   May 12, 2016

I remember Mark and 2 of his buddies bought me as "a slave" in slave auction during Freshman Initiation of my high school career in Seymour. Being best friends with Kent, Mark kept an eye on me to make sure the ruff housing never got to harsh. He always looked out for me as if I was a younger brother too.
Posted by: Graham Noble - Shawnee, KS - Friend   May 11, 2016

It is still unbelievable that Mark is gone. He will be truly missed - I was so looking forward to having Mark as my President of the South East Regional Board of REALTOR in a couple of years. Mark really cared about our industry, he only wanted the best for our profession and the same for the buyers and sellers. I will always think of Mark as one of the good guys in a white hat on my team. May

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Posted by: Barbara Kerr - Burlington, IA - Coworker   May 11, 2016

I was so shocked and saddened upon hearing of Mark's passing. I only knew him for a short time as a fellow member of the Southeast Iowa Regional Board of Realtors. Mark was such a great guy and so easy to work with. He will be sorely missed by everyone in our regional board.

My thoughts and prayers are with his family and close friends.

Sincerely,

Diane Kroll
Burlingtone
Posted by: Diane Kroll - Burlington, IA - Coworker   May 10, 2016

I'm so sorry to heard about Mark !!
Posted by: Marisela Sanchez - Friend   May 10, 2016

So sorry to hear. I got to know Mark through real estate meetings. RIP Mark and may God comfort your family.
Posted by: Maggie Popson - Des Moines, IA - Acquaintance   May 09, 2016