Donald S. Garrigan was born in Galva, Illinois on June 9, 1935 to David and Evelyn Garrigan. Don passed away November 19, 2012 surrounded by his devoted children. Don graduated from the University of Illinois in 1958 with a degree in Animal Science and continued with the University in farm animal research until making a transition to the commercial meat industry with Wilson Foods in 1968. He continued in the meat industry until 1981 when he joined his wife in real estate sales, where he thrived and built a successful portfolio of clientele and sales until the time of his illness. Don was a loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who enjoyed being with family and friends; as well as fishing, gambling, and basketball. He was an avid gardener. All who knew him would receive a beautiful bounty of tomatoes and vegetables throughout each growing season.
He was preceded in death by his faithful wife of 45 years, Ruth A. Garrigan; sister, JoAnn; and parents. He is survived by his son and wife, Peter D. and Tammy Garrigan of Vancleave MS; daughter and son-in-law, Darsi and David Landsberger of Oklahoma City; grandchildren, Kyle and Courtney Landsberger of Oklahoma City; Stephen Garrigan of Vancleave, MS; Christopher Garrigan of Ocean Springs, MS; great-grandchildren, Aiden, Mikaela and Brianna Garrigan of Vancleave, MS; and special friend, Sharon Stinchcomb.
The family would like thank Dr. Lara Theobald, Kim Frank, and the staff of Hospice of Oklahoma County for their exceptional care and support of Don and his family during his illness. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made in Don's name to Integris Hospice House.