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Lt. Col. Robert "Bob" Paul Garrett

Austin, TX

1939 - September 28, 2022

1939 - Sep 28, 2022

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In memory of

Lt. Col. Robert "Bob" Paul Garrett

Passed

September 28, 2022
Born

1939
Resided

Austin, TX

LTC Robert Garrett (US Army Retired)

On Wednesday, September 28, 2022, Robert Paul Garrett, devoted and intensely beloved husband of Jo Jensen, transitioned from this world at the age of eighty-three. Bob was born in Del Rio, Texas to Olean and Andrew Garrett. After graduating from Del Rio high school, he attended Texas A & M University for one year before receiving an appointment to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. Along with his …

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Thank you to everyone who sent cards and texts and photos, made phone calls, sat with Jo at the hospital and at home afterwards, offered a place for respite, watched over our pets, Winston and Ebony, and continue to offer emotional support at this heart-breaking time.

Bob was the type of person we all aspire to be one day...he made the world a kinder place.

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Bob expressed his wish to be cremated and inurned at his alma mater, The US Military Academy at West Point. The ceremony at West Point will take place in the future. You will all be with us in spirit!

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Jo, I am so very sorry for this deep loss. Sending love to you and your tender heart.

Jo, I am so very sorry for this deep loss. Sending love to you and your tender heart.

Jo, I am so very sorry for this deep loss. Sending love to you a…

We will miss this kind and courageous man , always positive and nonjudgmental. Paul (Scotty) and Dee Scott

We will miss this kind and courageous man , always positive and nonjudgmental. Paul (Scotty) and …

We will miss this kind and courageous man , always positive and …

Dear Jo, my heart is so heavy for you and the tears are flowing. He was a dear, sweet and kind man and I feel honored t…

Dear Jo, my heart is so heavy for you and the tears are flowing. He was a dear, sweet and kind man …

Dear Jo, my heart is so heavy for you and the tears are flowing.…

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Congregational Church of Austin, UCC

What was Robert's favorite color?

Burgundy

Burgundy

Burgundy

What were Robert's favorite foods?

We called him the Grillmeister because he loved smoking ribs, grilling burgers, stea…

We called him the Grillmeister because he loved smoking ribs, grilling burgers, steak, chicken…

We called him the Grillmeister because he loved smoking ribs, grilling burgers, steak, chicken and fish. He loved salmo…

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Born

1939

Passed away

September 28th, 2022

Austin, TX

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Betsy Garrett Evans

Method of disposition

Cremation

Final resting place

Ashes kept in an urn

United States Military Academy, West Point, NY, U.S.

Funeral services provided by

Heart Of Texas Cremation & Burial Service

Created with love by Jo Jensen (Robert's wife), Amy Elizabeth Gliniak (Robert's daughter) and Laura Ellen Driscoll (Robert's daughter).

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