Grant Lehman Garriga
Grant Lehman Garriga, age 12, of 739 E. 2100th Place, Liberty, IL, died on Sunday, September 20, 2015 at 3:26 p.m. in Blessing Hospital Emergency Room. He was born on April 18, 2003 in Quincy, a son of Dale (Skip) & Angel (Shaffer) Garriga.
Grant was a seventh-grade student at Liberty High School.
“Granster” as he was known, loved being outside. He enjoyed fishing, mushrooming, hunting, playing football and baseball. He was always doing something and he loved putting things together, whether it was creating homemade gifts or welding. He liked collecting Coca-Cola memorabilia. His favorite things to do were participating in FFA, attending weekly auctions with his Dad, and riding in the El Camino. He had a way of making people laugh, was outgoing and fun-loving.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sisters,
Sarah (Michael) NolinWinkler and Crystal Garriga, all of Ewing, MO; maternal grandfather, Clarence “Crunch” Shaffer of Monroe City, MO; paternal grandfather, Frank Garriga of Pass Christian, MS; and paternal great-grandmother, Betty Robb of Quincy, IL. Also survived by many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Kayla Ann Shaffer Garriga; maternal grandmother, Mary June Shaffer; and paternal grandmother, Carol “Echo” Robb.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, September 24, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. in the Liberty High School Gymnasium by Pastor Terry Henry. Interment will be in the Kingston Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday beginning at 12:00 noon until the time of the service at Liberty High School. The family asks that those attending please wear your FFA shirt or a red shirt, jeans, shorts or your casual clothes in remembering Grant. Memorials are requested in lieu of flowers to the Liberty FFA Chapter. The Duker & Haugh Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Dale and Angel so sorry for your loss!He was a very special boy!And sweet ,kind!!May the comfort of God,family and friends bring you joy as you remember and reflect on the time with your son!!!GRANSTER!Thinking of you all and praying for you!!!
Yall are in my heart and prayers. Isabell and I love yall so much! Rest in peace Grantster <3
Sarah, I am so sorry for your loss. Praying for you and your family!
I took care of Grant many years ago at Blessing Daycare.He was a very sweet boy-I am so sorry to hear about the accident.
Angel, Skip, and family….I cannot imagine the pain and loss you are feeling, know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Sorry I could not make it to the services (said a few prayers again today). My heart goes out to you all
I’m sorry for your loss
I know you may not remember me but I was kaylas best friend and my family and I give our prayers and love if there’s anything you need let us know
Skip, Angel, and Family, we are sorrowful for your loss of Grant. May God’s love comfort you.
Thoughts and prayers to your family and friends. May God bless you and give you the strength to see you through this tragic time.
We are so very sorry for your loss.we met your family when you all first had a graduation party for Christal&Dustin.Grant meant so much to our granddaughter Adrian.he was a very special young man.you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Skip, Angel, and Family,
We are so sorry to hear about Grant! He was such a sweet boy when we had him in cub scouts and on Russ’ baseball team. He had so much energy and was always smiling! May God, family, and friends bring you comfort during this difficult time in your life! Hugs to all of you!
Sarah, I am so sorry for your loss. Praying for your entire family in your time of sorrow.
Angel, Skip, Sarah and Crystal,
Please accept our deepest condolences on the loss of your dear sweet Granster! Although it’s been a couple of years since we have seen each other, we have great memories of Grant and his silly sense of humor! I never forget the fun times at the Blues game. We love you guys and pray for strength and guidance through this difficult time. And may you feel the love that surrounds you.
My heart goes out to you,Dale and Angel and girls….Grant was a dynamic young man..full of life, and love. He was blessed to have been given two loving parents and two sister plus many other family members and friends that loves him very much, as much as he loved back. I can not imagine what he and Uncle Lehman are doing right now Heaven gained another angel. An angel that comes with his own set of wings. Love you all God bless.
Skip, Angel, and family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I know the thoughts and prayers of many are with you.
Dearest Angel,
I know there are no words that I can offer that will comfort you, but just know that me and my family are lifting you up in prayer every day. Sending you love at this very difficult time.
To Dale, Angel, Sarah and Crystal, I send you my deepest condolences and my continuous prayers during this very sad time. I met Grant only one time, but he was definetly full of smiles and humor that could brighten anyones day. There is no doubt at all, that this world is lesser place without him. He is the example of how we all should live and treat each other everyday. God Speed Grant, and God Bless the Garriga Family.
Angel & Dale, We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this sad time.
Angel and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I haven’t the words to express how sorry I am for all of you. May God wrap his arms around you tightly and hold you while going through this process of grieving and hurt. Prayers for all of you.
So sorry for your loss he played with our two boys several times and took our youngest up to the park at the school to play a couples times in rhe evening. Seemed like a nice young man and will be missed god gained an angel once again
Angel and Skip am so sorry for your tragic loss. May God put his hands on you for guidance and comfort.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you thru this difficult time. May God wrap his arms around you and you find peace and comfort.
Words cannot express how much sorrow I feel for your loss. I will keep all of you in my prayers. I love you all very much!
Skip and Angel, I know there are no words that can comfort you with the unimaginable pain you are feeling. But, know that you all are in our hearts and prayers. We love you all.
Angel, Skip and Girls you have my deepest condolences. May you find comfort in knowing that he is with our eternal Father on our permanent home. Love to all.
I am sorry for your loss.
My deepest sympathies for your loss. Grant was a great kid I enjoyed having him on our baseball team this year. You and your family are in my prayers.
Again I am so sorry to hear about the accident. I know your hearts are broken. I will keep you in my prays and I expect Darcy will too. So far away from each other but you are all still family to us. Love you, Peggy
So sorry for ur loss. Sending prayers !!
My deepest sympathy to you on the loss of Grant. I will always remember that laugh! All of the teachers have been blessed to have had Grant in our lives. I will continue to pray that you find comfort in all that surround you.