Nobody else held us so tight
Or made us feel so right
No one's eyes shined so bright with love
As our mom, who is now high above.
The world lost a beloved mother, grandmother, aunt and friend Evelyn Garrett, on April 6, 2021. Evelyn, never stopped giving to her children and community. Evelyn gave out the best hugs and always had a kind smile for everyone. Evelyn died in her home surrounded by her children, David and Cathy. Evelyn, was born in Evanston, Il on March 27, 1935.
Evelyn worked in accounting and as a bus driver for the paradise valley school district. she loved to be around kids and active in the community. Her colleagues knew her as a kind soul, always willing to cheer kids up, always wanting to give to those in need. Evelyn, gave from her heart volunteering at The food bank and helping where ever she could. Evelyn is survived by her son David, daughter Cathy, grandchildren
Alicia and Phillip and Niece Heidi. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gary Lee Garrett and both her parents, Fred and Ruth Eichler.
When I am gone, release me, let me go.
You musn’t tie yourself to me with tears.
Just be happy that we had so many years.
I gave you my love, you can only guess,
How much you gave to me in happiness.
I thank you for the love you each have shown,
But now it’s time I traveled alone.
So grieve a while for me, if grieve you must,
Then let your grief be comforted by trust.
It’s only for a while that we must part,
So bless the memories within your heart.
I won’t be far away, for life goes on,
So if you need me, call, and I will come.
Though you can’t see or touch me, I’ll be near.
And if you listen with your heart, you’ll hear
All of my love around you, soft and clear.
And then, when you must come this way alone,
I’ll greet you with a smile, and say
“Welcome Home.”
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