William H. Garrettson, 77, of Port Huron, Mich., formerly of Washington, died Saturday, May 2, 1998, at his home after a lengthy illness. Mr. Garrettson was a member of First Baptist Church of Port Huron, serving on the board of deacons for 40 years. He received his education in Washington, including Washington and Jefferson College, where he received a bachelor of arts degree in business administration. While in Washington, he worked for Montgomery Ward, Sears, Roebuck and Co., and Caldwell Department Store. Mr. Garrettson was a veteran of World War II in the 8th Air Force, 24th Bomb Group as a pilot of a B-24 Liberator, flying 30 missions over enemy territory for which he received the Distinguished Flying Cross with three Oak Clusters. On February 12, 1949, in the Methodist Church in Waynesburg, he was married to Alice Green by the Rev. Lewis Johnston. Mr. Garrettson and his family moved to Port Huron in 1956, where he was a buyer and merchandise manager of the lower level and third floor of J.B. Sperry Co. After three years, he went into business for himself as a manufacturers' representative until his retirement in 1982. He loved the outdoors, hunting and fishing and being with his children and grandchildren. Surviving, in addition to his wife, are three sons, William H. Garrettson II, Timothy C. Garrettson and David A. Garrettson; and eight grandchildren, Lindsey, Travis, Joshua, Jessica, Jennifer, Jason, Jack and Ellen. Deceased is his twin brother, who died at birth. Services and interment were held in Port Huron. The family suggests memorial contributions to the First Baptist Church or Blue Water Hospice. Copyright ©1998 Observer Publishing Co.Last updated Friday, May 15, 1998William H. Garrettson
Washington native was department store buyer
He was born January 11, 1921, in Washington, a son of Henry C. and Nellie Petit Garrettson.