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| CHRIS GARRETT WITH HIS FAMILY IN HAWAII AFTER HIS DIAGNOSIS. |
THE NATOMAS BUZZ | @natomasbuzzMore than 300 people attended a June 4 memorial to pay tribute to Christopher “Chris” Garett after which many reported seeing spectacular rainbows in the sky nearby.
“He will be remembered as someone who was a kind and helpful person to everyone,” said Julie Garrett. “He had a great sense of humor and his attitude about this dreadful tumor was positive up until the morning he died.”
Chris, 46, lived in Natomas for 10 years with his wife, Julie and two children, Dillon and Sierra. He volunteered as an assistant soccer coach for his son’s team for four years and was active in the Cub Scouts. He could often be seen timing races for the Raingutter Regata or helping with the racetrack and cars at the Pinewood Derby. And, on occasion, Chris could even be found at a Daisy Girl Scout meeting or activity with his daughter.Chris was diagnosed with a gliobastoma multifome brain tumor in March 2010. He underwent surgery, six weeks of radiation and months of chemotherapy. While off work he loved being able to walk his children to school every morning and, at times, volunteer in both their classes at Natomas Park Elementary School.
“We took a number of family trips during the past year to create a lot of memories for the kids,” said Julie Garrett. “In other words, Chris lived life to the fullest!”
Chris worked at Emerson Junior High School in Davis, Calif. where he taught mathematics, coached basketball and served as activities director. The teachers at Emerson have decided to honor Chris with a “Hawaiian Shirt Day” each year on his birth date and the school also created an annual award in Chris’ honor which will be given to a top math student with a good sense of humor and a positive attitude.
Chris passed away on May 18.
- Click here to visit a tribute page created by Chris’ students on Facebook.
- Click here to read Chris’ obituary in The Sacramento Bee.
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