Garrett Mason Theisen, was born in Dallas, Texas on April 6th, 2004 at Baylor Hospital to Allie Parnell and Eric Theisen and attended St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School where he graduated with honors and Jesuit College Preparatory School where he was admitted to the National Honor Society as a sophomore.
In the 16 short years of his life, Garrett’s achievements in his education will shine as a bright star. He possessed an extraordinary intellect which coupled with his sense of humor and mischievous approach to everyday, made him extremely popular amongst his many friends.
Never a person to judge, Garrett always sought to find the good in everyone around him, he was a kind, gentle and generous person who loved nothing more than to spend time with his family, both in Dallas and in the United Kingdom. He was especially close to his grandparents Rudy and Doris Theisen and Marilyn and David Martin.
Garrett loved vacation time and in particular snowboarding in the mountains. He loved time on the beach and enjoyed most genres of music but in particular very loud rap!
Garrett is preceded in death by his Grandfather, Rudy Theisen.
Garrett is survived by his father, Eric Theisen and his mother, Allie Parnell and his stepfather Ian Parnell; his stepbrother Scott Parnell and grandparents Doris Theisen and Marilyn and David Martin; Grandaunts Mary Theisen, Bebe Theisen, Pat O’Brien, and Gerri Wooten. Aunts, Uncles and Cousins, Benjamin Martin, Josephine Fahrenbacher Martin, Elizabeth and Tom Switzer, Alex, Milo, Violet and Ivy Switzer, Zachary and Dawn Spinhirnie-Martin and Kai and Maya Spinhirnie-Martin
Garrett passed away on September 8th, 2020 and will be missed and remembered by everyone. He will live on in our hearts forever.
In lieu of flowers, the family would request donations be made to The Garrett Theisen Memorial Scholarship Fund at Jesuit College Preparatory School, https://www.jesuitdallas.org/giving/memorial-gifts
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A private Rosary Service will be held on Thursday, September 17 at St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Dallas. If you would like to join the family in prayer during the Rosary service please visit – www.stthomasaquinas.org, click on the top box which will take you to STA Facebook page where you can watch the Rosary service at 7:00 p.m.
A private Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, September 18 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Dallas. If you would like to join the family in prayer during the Funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m. please visit www.stthomasaquinas.org, click on the top box which will take you to STA Facebook page to watch the Funeral Mass.
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