Longtime Gresham resident, Val Garrison, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in Portland. He was 77 years old.

Michael Val Garrison was born Feb. 14, 1947, in Nampa, Idaho, to Harlan and Helen (Howell) Garrison. Val enjoyed his family and was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Val is survived by his wife, Linda; daughter, Nicolle (Duane) Dickey; sons, Derek (Leigh), Cody (Rode), and Travis (Katie) Garrison; brother, Gary; and sister, Gaye (Gunderson); fourteen grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Val received his education at Burns and Nampa High Schools, Ricks Junior College and Boise State University, excelling in football and track & field. He went on to teach and coach, the bulk of his career being spent at Barlow High School where he went on to become an athletic director and administrator.

Val’s kindness and care for others was handed down to his family and friends.

A memorial service will be held on Jan. 25, 2025, at 1 p.m., followed by a less formal gathering to celebrate Val’s life starting at 2 p.m. Both will be held at the LDS church at 12300 SE 312th Ave in Boring, Ore. Folks are very welcome to attend one or the other or even both.

For those unable to join in person, a virtual link to the memorial portion is provided here: https://zoom.us/j/95282838399.

In lieu of flowers or donations, please honor Val by continuing his legacy of charity, kindness, compassion and unconditional love – not only to others, but also to yourselves.