He was married to Kathy Ann Pfeifer on September 12, 1959. Garnis worked in the insurance business for 30 years with Farmers Insurance. He had a passion for painting, opera and making rosaries.
Survivors include his children, Steve Pfeifer, Denise Gregg, Jennifer Ries; grandchildren, Derek Ries, Gavin Ries, Taylor Ries, Brent Hicks, Samuel Gregg, Elijah Gregg, Bailey Street, Dylan Pfeifer; brothers, Stan Pfeifer and Garth Pfeifer.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Kathy and his brother, Darius Pfeifer.
A funeral mass will be held on Friday, June 7th at 11:00 am at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Tigard.