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Garry Dearborn

Birth	:	22 Apr 1948 Miller, Hand County, South Dakota, USA
Death	:	17 Nov 2020 Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, USA
Burial	:	G A R Cemetery, Miller, Hand County, USA
Coordinate	:	44.5078011, -98.9858017
Description	:	Garry Dearborn, 72, of Miller, passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at the University of Minnesota Medical Center in Minneapolis, MN. Celebration of Garry's Life was held at 3:00 p.m., Monday, November 23, 2020 at the St. Lawrence Community Church, St. Lawrence with Pastor Jim Hofman officiating. Garry’s wishes were for a casual service with comfortable attire to be worn. Garry was born April 22, 1948 in Miller, SD to Dwight Dearborn and Evelyn (Johnson) Dearborn. He attended South Hand County rural schools - McCool and Ohio through eighth grade. He participated in basketball, football and... Read More	Garry Dearborn, 72, of Miller, passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at the University of Minnesota Medical Center in Minneapolis, MN. Celebration of Garry's Life was held at 3:00 p.m., Monday, November 23, 2020 at the St. Lawrence Community Church, St. Lawrence with Pastor Jim Hofman officiating. Garry’s wishes were for a casual service with comfortable attire to be worn. Garry was born April 22, 1948 in Miller, SD to Dwight Dearborn and Evelyn (Johnson) Dearborn. He attended South Hand County rural schools - McCool and Ohio through eighth grade. He participated in basketball, football and track at Sunshine Bible Academy, where he graduated in 1966. He then graduated from Southern State College in Springfield, SD with an associate’s degree in auto mechanics in 1968. On June 20, 1970, he married his high school sweetheart, Carol Johnson, in Timber Lake, SD. They farmed in Hand County until retirement. Garry followed in his father’s footsteps. He became a farmer, partnering with his parents and brother, Randy. His son, Chad, now operates the family farms. Following Dwight’s death, Garry assumed his Dad’s position in serving the local Rural Electric Cooperative as a director. Eventually, he became the president of the Dakota Energy Cooperative board and remained in this role until the time of his death. Garry took this role very seriously. While in office, he attended training and studied the issues in order to guide the cooperative with wisdom and forethought. He actively mentored cooperative directors and managers. He steadfastly considered the best interest of cooperative members in all of his decision making. He diligently advocated for the members of the cooperative with persistence and tenacity. He served on the South Dakota Rural Electric Association (SDREA) board. Garry represented SDREA on the South Dakota Value Added Agriculture board. He enthusiastically supported the growth and development of agriculture and ag-related businesses in South Dakota and all across the nation! Additionally, Garry served on the Ohio township board for several years. Garry was a family man with a great sense of humor! He and Carol worked as a team, shoulder to shoulder, throughout the ups and downs of farming. In his children, he instilled the value of hard work and the importance of having fun. First and foremost, he taught that all jobs are to be completed with excellence. Grandpa Garry was a dedicated grandfather, who enjoyed time with his grandkids and encouraged them to approach life with a sense of humor. He took immense joy in his family! Garry was passionate about stock car racing. He took great pride in his son's racing adventures and faithfully worked on Chad's pit crew. Near the end of Garry’s life, he told Carol, “If I wanted to live to be a 100, I would have taken better care of myself and chosen a different occupation. Better off doing something I enjoyed!” As an older man, he exuded a posture of contentment and satisfaction with his life and a recognition that he had made mistakes along the way. However, these same mistakes, he believed, made life more interesting and provided learning opportunities. Garry was preceded in death by his parents, Dwight and Evelyn Dearborn; parents-in-law, Ralph and Ruth Johnson; brother-in-law, Paul Klamm, and son-in-law, Mason Short. Reck Funeral Home, Miller

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Where is Garry Dearborn's memorial?
Garry Dearborn's memorial is located at: G A R Cemetery, Miller, Hand County, USA.
When did Garry Dearborn death?
Garry Dearborn death on 17 Nov 2020 in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Garry Dearborn's memorial?
Latitude: 44.5078011
Longitude: -98.9858017

Family Members:

Parent

Dwight Franklin Dearborn

(1923 - 1994)

Evelyn Lorraine Johnson Dearborn

(1924 - 2013)

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1. G A R Cemetery
Miller, Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.5078011, -98.9858017

2. Hillcrest Cemetery
Miller, Hand County, USA
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3. Saint Ann's Cemetery
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5. Morningside Cemetery
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6. Beulah Cemetery
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7. Alden Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.6775017, -99.1203003

8. Sunbeam Cemetery
Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.6777992, -98.8407974

9. Wessington Cemetery
Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.4569016, -98.7102966

10. Saint Josephs Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.4574400, -98.7100400

11. Burdette Cemetery
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12. McCord Cemetery
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13. Rosehill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.2980995, -98.7731018

14. Howell Cemetery
Miller, Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.7757988, -98.9766998

15. Buffalo Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.6918983, -98.6853027

16. Cedar Cemetery
Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.2775002, -99.2238998

17. Mount Calvary Cemetery
Polo, Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.7827988, -99.1097031

18. Sand Creek Cemetery
Beadle County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3055800, -98.6791200

19. Ebenezer Baptist Cemetery
Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.2106018, -98.9056015

20. Mondamin Cemetery
Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.2158012, -99.1238022

21. Highmore Cemetery
Highmore, Hyde County, USA
Coordinate: 44.5074997, -99.4197006

22. Saint Marys Catholic Cemetery
Highmore, Hyde County, USA
Coordinate: 44.5063800, -99.4214900

23. Saint Johns Cemetery
Tulare, Spink County, USA
Coordinate: 44.7202988, -98.6600037

24. New Zion Cemetery
Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.2043991, -98.8206024