Mitchell James Garrison
May 09, 2015
Mitchell Garrison, 17, passed away from injuries sustained in a car accident on Saturday May 9, 2015. He was born in Des Moines on October 23, 1997, son of David and Kimberly Garrison.
Mitch was a junior at Southeast Polk High School and attended Altoona United Methodist Church. He loved playing video games, riding 4-wheelers, snowboarding, and fishing. Mitch also enjoyed cars, watching motocross, and hanging out with his friends.
Mitch is survived by his parents, Dave and Kim; siblings, Josh (fiancée, Jessica Anthony) Garrison, Jenna (Matt) Tharp, and Katie (fiancé, Zach Little) Garrison; niece, Emery; paternal grandma, Joan Garrison; maternal grandma, Karen Lyndon; as well as many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and amazing friends. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandpa, Willard Garrison and maternal grandpa, Richard Lyndon.
Visitation will be held at Altoona United Methodist Church, 602 5th Avenue SW, on Thursday, May 14, 2015, from 3:00 – 8:00 p.m., with the family present from
3-5 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, also at the church, with burial to follow at Altoona Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Altoona United Methodist Church to help fund scholarships for youth to attend church camps in loving memory of Mitchell.
Online condolences may be expressed at
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Gary & Judy Petersen
05/13/2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Lance & Kim Evans
05/13/2015
David, Kim and family..
You have our deepest sympathies during this difficult time... You are in our thoughts and prayers....
Darrel & Patty Cox
05/13/2015
Dave, Kim & Family,
We were saddened to learn of the loss of your son, Mitchell. We hold Mitchell and all of you in our prayers. Our deepest sympathies to you and your family.
Dan Wood
05/13/2015
I am very sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Ken Eckert
05/13/2015
I am so sorry for your loss. Mitch was a student of mine his freshman year and was such a very fine young man.
Sherry Watts
05/12/2015
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jonathan Bennum
05/12/2015
David, Kim and Garrison Family,
I wanted to make sure I took a moment to send my deepest condolences your way. My thoughts and prayers are with as you get thru this difficult time. Mitch was a wonderful young man and a great and very close friend to me. Cherish Your memories of Mitch and God Bless You!! He will be missed!
Jon and Diane Faust
05/12/2015
We are so sorry for your loss. We will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Mark & LeeAnn Probst
05/12/2015
Dave, Kim & family,
We are so saddened by your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. May God wrap his loving arms around you in your time of need.
Tony Birmingham
05/12/2015
May God's presence and power be with you during your time of grief. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Ryan, Amy, Maddax, Caelen, & Boston DeVault
05/12/2015
May God be with you and your family as you go through this very difficult time of losing Mitchell. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Royce and Debbie Prickett
05/12/2015
Dave and Kim, our thoughts and heartfelt prayers are being sent to you and your family! May you always cherish your memories of Mitch! God bless you all!
Carol & Mike Holmes
05/12/2015
Dave and family - Losing a child like that is so hard. May your memories of him help sustain you during this time. Keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers.
Tammy Boone
05/12/2015
Jenna and the Garrison Family. I am so truly sorry. There is really nothing I can say except God be with you. Love to you all
Mike & Joan Workman [ x 201 ]
05/12/2015
Our heart felt prayers & sympathy go out to your family. Your loss cannot be put into words. One of my sons was killed in a car crash nearly 12 years ago, he was 18.