Stan Garrett, 49, Silver Spring pro for nearly 20 years

Stanley Haskell Garrett of Ridgefield, golf pro at the Silver Spring Country Club for nearly 20 years, died Monday, March 15, 2004, in Danbury Hospital after an 18-month battle with cancer. He was 49 years old, the husband of Lisa Geveda Garrett, and the father of Sandra, 13, Sara, 11, and Brady, 10.
A native of Midland, Texas, Mr. Garrett was born on Nov. 15, 1954, a son of Rachel Joan Garrett of Rochelle, Ill., and Davy L. Garrett of Kerrville, Texas. He grew up in Miami, Fla., and graduated from Coral Gables High School there in 1973.
It was in high school that Stan Garrett fell in love with the game of golf, playing varsity golf at the school as well as varsity football. “His talent at the sport was evident at a young age, and through hard work and dedication, he achieved his dream of becoming a golf professional in his early 20s,” his wife said.
Mr. Garrett received a degree in parks and recreation management from Brevard College in North Carolina, where he was on both the golf and soccer teams. He had also studied at Florida International University in Miami.
He began his professional career in Naples, Fla., and had served as an assistant at several courses, including Mount Kisco, N.Y., before coming to Silver Spring Country Club 19 years ago.
“His job allowed him to touch the lives of many people in and around the Ridgefield area as he shared his skill and love of the game,” Mrs. Garrett said.
“He was loved by the members,” said Bob Sommer, general manager at Silver Spring, who described Mr. Garrett as a very gracious, patient, and gentlemanly pro who had “touched a lot of lives” and had trained many golf professionals.
“Many of his assistants went on to become head pros at many great clubs around the country,” he added.
For relaxation, Mr. Garrett enjoyed vacationing with his family in New Hampshire where he owned property and had hoped to one day build a home.
Mr. Garrett was a longtime member of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church.
Besides his wife of 14 years, his children and his parents, Mr. Garrett is survived by a brother, Stephen Garrett of Palm Bay, Fla.; two sisters, Shelley Garrett Smith and her husband John of Miami, Fla., and Susan Garrett Bunton and her husband Steve of Rochelle, Ill.; his father- and mother-in-law, Chet and Marie Geveda and their sons, Chet, Rob, and Eric, all formerly of Ridgefield; father- and mother-in-law Bill and Maureen Fanning and their children Dawn of Pasadena, Calif., and William of Las Vegas, Nev.; and by nieces, Kristin and Emily, and nephews, Dylan and Cullen. A sister, Sandra Garrett of Miami, died before him.
Services will take place Thursday, March 25, at 11 a.m. in St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church. (Note: The funeral is not Thursday, March 18.)
In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to The Garrett Children Trust, c/o Gregory and Adams P.C., 190 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton CT 06897.
The Kane Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.