Birth date: Feb 18, 1980 Death date: Jan 3, 2022
Garrett Smith February 18, 1980 to January 3, 2022 We are saddened to say Garrett passed away from a heart attack last Monday morning. He grew up in the Parkland, Washington, and graduated from Washington High School. He received Read Obituary
My little brother o can't believe you're not here anymore. I remember when you were very little Steph and I dressed you up in girls' clothes and you were such a champ running around in those clothes it's a very fond memory.
Rest easy brother I love you.
I knew Garrett from the 4th grade. His father brought him to me and asked if I would coach him. At the time, Garrett was too heavy to play even on my 6th grade Walt’s Raiders team (Garrett has always been big). His dad asked me if I would coach him even though he probably wouldn’t be able to play in our league. Garrett was the most motivated kid I ever had the pleasure of coaching. As he learned, he pushed himself to lose weight. I am normally hesitant to see extreme dieting at his age, but he kept pushing himself. The Athletic Director for Pierce County (Washington) Parks at the time was a fellow named Aaron Pointer. Some of you will remember him as a baseball player for Houston, an official for the PAC10 and the NFL, or as the brother of the Pointer Sisters. He was a great guy and bent the rules a bit so I could carry Garrett on my roster until he made weight. Garrett worked hard, smiling the whole time, made weight and became the best lineman I ever coached. The rest is history! He was supported by a great family and I can’t imagine the pain of their loss.
I have the fondest memories of playing sports together, walking home from the bus and building forts. You were a playful giant compared to me and one of my best friends when we were young. I’ll forever cherish those days when our biggest worry was that it was getting dark and we had to get home. Although we haven’t spoken for some time, I will miss you forever my friend.
I was not a long time friend of Garrett's but it goes to show the impact he made on those he met. He was kind, gentle and funny. Just a big sweetheart with the most handsome face! Rest easy Biggin. 💛
We will miss your great smile and kind nature. You will leave a big hole. Love Jacque and Paul Fivas and Pace family.
Love you brother, wishing peace and blessings to the family.
