Garrels, Steven 1948-2012

GARRELS, FERRISS, JORGENSEN, STUELAND, TAYLOR, HUSEMAN

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Date: 4/7/2020 at 12:19:20

Steven Garrels
Ankeny
1948-2012

Steven Garrels, 63, passed away Monday, February 6, 2012, at the VA Hospital in Des Moines. He was born December 3, 1948, in Lake City, Iowa, to Gerald and Barbara Garrels.

Steven served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, and attending his grandchildren’s sporting events. He loved classic car shows and Harley Davidson motorcycles.

Steven is survived by his wife, Kristie Garrels; son, Jason (Sherri) Garrels; daughter, Janelle Ferriss (Jason Jorgensen); grandchildren, Miranda and Logan Garrels, Wade, Ashley, and Ethan Ferriss; siblings, Susan (Marvin) Stueland, Dennis (Penny) Garrels, Roland (Annie) Garrels, Connie (Bob) Taylor, Jim (Lisa) Garrels, Tammy (Darwin) Huseman, and Kevin Garrels, as well as several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Saturday, February 11, 2012, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue, with burial to follow at Greenwood Friends Cemetery in Ankeny. The family will greet friends from 4 to 7 p.m., Friday, February 10, 2012, at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Steven. ~ The Des Moines (IA) Register Thurs 09 Feb 2012.