My granddad, Harvey Garretson, was a great man. He was loved dearly by his wife, Dorothy, his three children, Charlie, Penny and Catherine and his three grandchildren, Joshua, Jessica and I. Although he came from simple beginnings, Harvey worked extremely hard throughout his life to give his family the very best that he could. He had a long and successful career, resulting fromthe hard work and brilliant mindset that characterized this inspiring father, grandfather and husband.
He was born to Edward and Brenda Garretson on a small farm east of Winchester. It was a warm summers day on July 15th, 1920. Brenda had recorded in her diary that all of their relatives and neighbours came from far and wide to greet their newborn baby boy. Perhaps…show more content… Unlike a lot of men who are confined to wheelchairs and depend on assisted living, Harvey went running everyday andhe spent many hours at the local swimming pool to stay in shape. He treasured his independence and his property portfolio which he built throughout his later life time.
Granddad was a special figure in my life. He was involved in my upbringing a lot. I spent countless hours listening to stories he would tell me from his time in the war and the time he spent as a policeman. He would always watch me play football as I grew up. Granddad was probably my number one fan. I will always remember him taking me down to the arcade by the seaside so often and sharing many laughs with him. I will value the lessons he taught me forever, the most important being the secret to happiness. He was a very wise man and a great role model to me.
I love my granddad dearly and will miss him a lot. His lifetime of dedication to his family and career will be appreciated forever. His hard work and commitment in all he did inspired many people and will continue to do so throughout our lifetimes. Rest in peace
