Richard H. “Dick” Garrison, 75, of Ridgefield, WA, passed away March 30, 2022. He was born to Rev. F.L. and Edith (Fenn) Garrison on Feb. 14, 1947, in Meridian, ID, where his father pastored.
The family moved to Curtis, WA, where his mother grew up on the family farm and where he enjoyed working summers. Dick graduated from Boistfort HS where he excelled in sports.
He graduated from Aurora Univ, IL, in Bus. & Econ. where he met and married Linda, the love of his life. He was drafted into the Army in ‘68, served two years at a StratCom Base in MD, and returned to Washington to complete an MBA at Univ. of WA. Following he held positions in corporate banking in the Western US. Dick then followed a calling to attend Fuller Seminary in Seattle, while also acting as VP of Business at Northwest Univ. He went on to work for Fiserv EFT in Portland, OR, and became a respected National VP of Sales.
Dick was an intelligent and often quiet man with an acerbic wit and friends visited him often for good conversation. He dearly loved his three children and passed on to them his wit, love of reading and good grammar.
After retiring he enjoyed reading, bird watching from his recliner, and watching his beloved Seattle Seahawks and Mariners. He was a lifelong fan of rock and gospel music with a great memory for lyrics.
Dick is survived by his wife, Linda; son, Matthew (Jennifer); and daughters, Sara Garrison Williams (Ben) and Lauren. He dearly loved his granddaughters, Eleanor and Aria. He is survived by sisters, Shirlee Ebert, June (James) Wark; nieces and nephews. Dick was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Lyle.
A Celebration Service was held for Dick on Friday, April 8, 2022 at Salmon Creek Church, 12217 NE Hwy 99, Vancouver, WA. Donations in Dick’s memory may be sent to St. Jude’s Hospital or ProLiteracy Foundation.