SALLOWS, Garnet Thomas
April 12, 1926 - April 2, 2016
Garnet (Pa) Thomas Sallows, age 89, of Grande Prairie, AB, passed away quietly Saturday morning, April 2, 2016. Garnet and Maureen moved their six children to Grande Prairie, AB during the summer of 1967. Garnet immediately became active in Grande Prairie’s sporting scene, coaching and participating in hockey, baseball, fastball and curling. In addition, his love of the outdoors, animals and athletics has been adopted by his family. He leaves a 90 year legacy of selfless kindness and a work ethic that was second to none. Garnet set a proud standard that each one of his family members will continue to uphold. Through the eyes of his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren he was an amazing role model. He Was A Good Man. Garnet’s clear, final wishes will be respected by his family and there will not be a public memorial/funeral, but a private family gathering where love, memories and, above all, laughter will be shared in his honour. He has been greeted by his loved ones who have gone before him and will wait to greet the ones who follow.
“My father gave me the greatest gift anyone could give another person; he believed in me.”
-Jim Valvano
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to: Canadian Diabetes Association, Grande Prairie, SPCA, Stone Brook Extended Care Facility (Grimshaw, AB)
