Robert "Bob" Bryan Garrett

Robert "Bob" Bryan Garrett, 67, of Eureka, Mont., and formerly of La Grande, died March 21 of natural causes at his home. A private memorial will be held for Bob at a later date. For more information, call Jeff at 910-2089 or Kris 541-969-8616. Nelson & Vial Funeral Home in Libby, Mont., is in charge of arrangements.

Bob was born Nov. 25, 1941, to James and Hilda Garrett in Denver. He graduated from La Grande High School in 1959, then went on to receive his bachelor's degree in education from Eastern Oregon College in 1971. He worked for the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, and then worked doing auto body repair.

As a young boy he enjoyed hunting and fishing with his dad in the mountains surrounding the Grande Ronde Valley. In high school he excelled at baseball and is remembered as quite a pitcher.

Those who knew Bob say he was a gifted artist and showed his talents through his pottery and paintings. He loved nature, particularly the beauty of the oceans and mountains, as evidenced in his artwork and the places he chose to live. Those who knew Bob say he was a charismatic man who was known for his wit and contagious laugh.

Bob is survived by his son, Jeff Garrett of Elgin; daughter Kris (Garrett) Patterson of Pendleton; sisters, Mary Hildebrandt of La Grande and Dorothy Plumley of Portland; three grandchildren; a niece; and two nephews.

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