Obituary of Garland Hart

At his request, no formal services will be held for Garland F.Hart, 79 of Chico. Family and friends are invited to gather for a viewing on Monday, September 26, 2011 from 5-8 p.m. in the chapel of Brusie Funeral Home.Garland passed away on September 19, 2011 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on January 23, 1933 in Eufaula, Oklahoma to John and Ollie Hart. Garland attended High School in Yuba City. He was in the U.S. Army for 2 years. In January of 1972, Garland opened and operated Hart's Fabric stores. He closed them in May of 2000. Garland was a member of Rotary. Garland enjoyed cutting wood to build split-railed fences, and loved working on his cabin and property in Butte Meadows. He loved taking his beloved wife Jeanie of 21 years and his little dog "Abby" on road trips and vacations. He is preceded in death by his grandson Michael L. Watson. He is preceded in death by his grandson Michael L. Watson. Garland is survived by his wife, Jeanie of Chico; Daughters, Gwen Watson, Gail (Steve) Stillwell, and Genelle (Butah) Uppal all of Yuba City. Grandchildren, Latrisha Rasmusson, Josh Watson, & Christinah Uppal. Stepchildren, Scott Lawson of New York, Sheri (John) Mendon of Orland, Patrick Hanley of Walnut Creek, CA. 8 step grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and 5 step great grandchildren. A sister Dorothy (Don) Nickel, Caroline (Larry) Ferreira, all of Yuba City, CA.; and Dewayne (Patty) Hart of Paradise, CA. At his request, if desired, memorial contributions can be made in his memory to the Butte Humane Society, 2579 Fair St., Chico, CA, 95928 or to the Butte Meadows Vol. Fire Dept. Station #10 or to a charity of choice. Arrangements are under the direction of Brusie Funeral Home.