Haskell M. Garrett obituary: Longtime Wynona school superintendent

Retired Wynona Schools Superintendent HASKELL M. GARRETT, JR. passed away Saturday, September 27, 2008 at St. Francis Hospital, Tulsa, Oklahoma.  He was 72 years old.

Mr. Garrett was born July 13, 1936 in Marlow, Oklahoma, the son of Haskell and Lois (Simpson) Garrett, Sr.  On December 31, 1980, he married the former Sophie Marie Lovato in Portales, New Mexico.  Mr. Garrett received several collegiate degrees.  He received a Master's Degree from Oklahoma State University in physical education, his Master of Education Degree from East Central University, and his Doctorate Degree in Education from Western Colorado State University.  Mr. Garrett began his teaching career in 1959 as a teacher and coach at the Centrahoma Schools.  He served as the Superintendent of Wynona Schools from 1992 until his retirement in 2006.

Surviving family includes: His wife: Sophie M. Garrett of the home; His children: Haskell M. Garrett, III, of Skiatook, OK; Bonita Sue Young of Thackerville, OK; Hollie Ann Rains of Duncan, OK; Jonathon Jason Garrett of Wynona, OK; Robert Edward Bleakley of Vancouver, WA; His sisters: Betty Davis and Iva Mice;  His brothers: Freddy Garrett, Bill Garrett and Terry Garrett; Fifteen grandchildren (with twins on the way), one great grandchild and a host of other family and friends.  Mr. Garrett was preceded in death by his parent, and two siblings, Bonita Fay and Lee Roy.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 1, at the Assembly of God Church, Wynona, Oklahoma.  Rev. David Downing will officiate.  Interment will be A.J. Powell Cemetery, Hominy, Oklahoma.

McCartney's Johnson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Comments

[Yvette Greene Ellison]

Sophie and family, We are so very sorry to hear of the passing on of our friend HM (Coach). I've called Jerrod to let him know. He lives in Tulsa.Since hearing of your loss, I've fondly remembered our times as teachers at Petersburg H S. Fridays in a small town living on Main St. Ya'lls generosity toward Billy Chandler and the many others he influenced while here.I remember the testing we all went through to prove we were worthy of the title "teacher". HM's writing abilities are still a topic Karen Collins and I fondly recall. We had to tutor him several days. I guess Karen's labors were not lost as he became a Supt. Sophie, please extend our Love and gratitude to all the family. We've been where you are and know from experience your loss and our hearts and prayers are with you all. Always, Yvette,Darin, Sindy, and Jerrod Greene

[Carola Hellman]

Dear Sophie and the rest of "my" family. I can not imagine what you are going through right now, I just wish i could be there with you. My heart and my thoughts are with you. With love, your swedish extra daughter Carola.