John Edward Garretson Obituary
The family announces the passing of John Edward Garretson of Sunnyvale, California on September 10, 2026. John Edward, born on November 12, 1964, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John Edward Garretson to show support.
John Edward will be remembered for the time spent with loved ones and the moments that brought joy to those around him. Friends and family will honor John Edward by reflecting on shared memories and the positive influence he had in their lives. Though John Edward is no longer present, the bonds he created and the experiences shared will endure. John Edward’s memory will continue to be a source of comfort for all who knew him.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: parents: David Garretson and Mrs. David Garretson; wife: Aida; brother: David Jr.; sister: Malinda; children: Charity, Christiana, John Jr, Bakulya, Tulen and Bermet.
The military honors will be held on Wednesday, September 23rd 2026 at 12:00 PM at the Golden Gate National Cemetery (1300 Sneath Ln, San Bruno, CA 94066). A celebration of life will be held on Wednesday, September 23rd 2026 at 3:00 PM at the Crosswalk Community Church (445 S Mary Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086).
The family requests that donations in John's memory be made payable to Crosswalk Community Church, designated for the Palo Alto V.A. Oncology Department.
