Phyllis Garrison

Phyllis was born July 3, 1945 in Corydon, Iowa, the daughter of Melvin and Lena (Estell) Hager. She graduated from Ottumwa High School and later married Charles Garrison on November 27, 1965 by J.P. McFarlin of Winterset. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother Larry Hager. Phyllis, along with her husband, owned and operated the Garrison Auction Service for 23 years.She enjoyed holiday decorating and cooking and was and immaculate lawn and flower gardener. Phyllis also loved spending time with granddaughter, Whitney, her pride and joy. Phyllis is survived by her husband, Chuck Garrison of Winterset, 2 children, Tammi Schuchard and husband, Dan of Des Moines and Jon Garrison and wife, Shanna of Winterset; 1 sister, Patty Akers and husband, Allen of Winterset; 3 brothers, Ronnie Hager and husband, Debbie of Winterset, Bobby Hager of Winterset, and Ed Hager of Winterset; one grandchild, Whitney; and several nieces and nephews. A private burial of the cremated remains will take place at a later date. Visitation: Noon to 8:00 p.m., Monday, with family receiving friends from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., April 4, 2005 at Ochiltree Funeral Service & Aftercare in Winterset. Service: 10:30 a.m., Tuesday April 5, 2005 at Ochiltree Funeral Service & Aftercare. Memorial: Memorial contributions may be directed to Middle River Hospice of Winterset.