IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Jerenne Joan
Garroutte
October 26, 1934 – January 7, 2023
Obituary
Jerenne J. Garroutte, 88, of Grand Island, NE, died peacefully with her family at her side at Westfield Quality Care of Aurora, on Saturday, January 7, 2023. Jerenne's life will be celebrated on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, from 4 - 6 p.m at Curran Funeral Chapel. Private family inurnment will be in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Rev. Sheri Lodel will officiate. Cards of condolence may be directed to her son Randy Garroutte, 4301 South Pierce #5A, Littleton, CO 80123. You are encouraged to sign Jerenne's guestbook at www.curranfuneralchapel.com under her obituary. Curran Funeral Chapel is assisting the family.
Jerenne was born October 26, 1934, in Wood River, NE. She was the daughter of Raymond and Doris (Bly) Dubbs with her sisters Ramona, Cindy and brother Max Dubbs. She grew up in the Wood River and Amhurst, NE graduating from Amhurst High School in 1952. She married John L. Garroutte on May 27, 1957 in Grand Island, NE. They lived in Grand Island raising their children Randy, Stacy, and Jay. Jerenne began her career at the Cornhusker Army Ammunition Plant as an Administrative Assistant and was later a secretary for the Nebraska Racing Commission and the Horseman's Bookkeeper. Jerenne then went on to spend 20+ years working with the City of Grand Island on Community Development, playing an important role in fundraising for and advancing services for Grand Island residents. A client's aid for nearly 20 years, she also was an advocate for Mid Nebraska Individual Services where she enjoyed chaperoning trips and caring for her clients.
She is survived by her son Randy Garroutte of Littleton, Colorado and her daughter Stacy Garroutte of Grand Island. She will be missed by her granddaughters, Erica Garroutte and Hannah Hartman and her great granddaughter, Pearl Mae Hartman. She will also be missed by many close family members, friends, and the many clients who she cared for throughout her career. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, John Lee Garroutte, son, Jay Garroutte, and siblings, Max, Ramona, and Cindy.
Jerenne was an avid thoroughbred horse racing fan, enjoyed watching and betting on Nebraska Cornhuskers Football, and loved to find a good deal at garage sales on the weekends. Jerenne cared for and was loved by many people, and she lived a very full life.
Celebration of Life Gathering
Curran Funeral Chapel
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
3005 South Locust Street
Grand Island, NE 68801
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