Garnnet ''Dada'' Sinclair Willis Jr.
October 4, 1992 - July 15, 2005
Obituary
Garnet “Dada” Sinclair Willis Jr., age 12 was tragically taken from us on July 15, 2005 in Spanaway. He was entering the 7th grade at Ford Middle School. He was very out going and loved by all. He loved to make others laugh. He excelled in all sports he participated in. Dada is survived by his mother Neenah Graeber and father Garnet Sinclair Willis Sr.; grandmothers, Joyce Willis and Betty Findlay and grandfather, Patric K. Graeber; great grandfather, George Forgey; three sisters, Nicoya, I’Lea and Tocarra Willis; brother, JaSonte’ Willis; a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandfather Johnnie Willis, great grandmother, Fern L. Forgey. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 19 from 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Commemorative Ceremony will be held on Wednesday, July 20 at 12:30 PM at BONNEY-WATSON Washington Memorial, 16445 International Blvd., SeaTac, WA 206 242-1787. Interment Washington Memorial Park. The family prefers memorial contributions be made to Wells Fargo Bank, in Christina Graeber’s name Garnet Willis Memorial Account.
garnet was a good friend he was loved by all and he will be missed by each and evry 1 of his friends and family R.I.P garnet dada sinclair willis jr.
To the family of Garnet I did not have the privlidge to meet garnet but my son was friend with him and talked highly of him being a lunch and basketball buddie at ford middle school. We want you to know that we will be praying for the whole family. To the grandmother of garnet thank you for talking to my son jake and comforting him through this it really helped our family out Thanks and Take care Michelle Fernandez
Garnet was loved by all people espelclly by me jane a.k.a chooie & im going too miss him a lot i loved garnet with all my heart he used too make eveybody laugh he was my best friend & also my brother & he always looked out 4 me & hes other friends too.
R.I.P Garnet Sinclair Willis 2nd
luv alwayz Jane a.k.a chooie
Greetings:
As a friend of the family for the past year, and a mentor to young Garnnet ”Dada” Sinclair Willis Jr. he was a treasured friend of mine also. It’s always a traumatic experience to loose anyone, especially a loved one in such a tragic fashion.
He was an exemplary child as I knew him. His memory will live on in the hearts of everyone he touched.
I ask that young Garnnet’s passing not go in vain, but serve as a reminder to other youths to follow the path least chosen by today’s youthful generation.
May God add His blessings, peace, and comfort to the family and friends of this young soldier. -Amen!
My sincere condolences,
Min. W.D. Patterson
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Never put anything off, don’t procrastinate. I had planned to take Garnet out to throw a few balls. I didn’t make time to do this. I will always think of this. We will always remember the good times we spent with him. And thankful we had him for the time we did.
we met only breifly but knew of the joys you brought to your sister and the world, when i heard of the terrible tragedy, i prayed to the Lord above to answer my prayers, that you would come back down, down to earth but then I knew it wouldnt be fair, bkuz i kno that you’re happy where you are, safe in the arms of Jesus without any cares at all! But i want you to know that even though the relationship i had witchu was nothing, i think to myself now and i kno that it meant everything in the world to me to even have the privilage to meet you, bkuz of you ill go on living for God with all that i am knowing that his light will never go dim or go dark, someday we’ll meet again, but until that day the Lord will take care of me, your sister and the world, but you keep on watching out too, bkuz your God’s lil helper as of now, remember it wont be long that from this world we’ll be gone, safe from all the worldly harm, right into your arms!
R.I.P Da- Da
YOU ARE FOREVER REMEMBERED AND NEVER FORGOTTEN!!
love always,
Jasmine Crisostomo brionna’s sister
Neenah, Nicoya and Garnet,
I can not imagine what you are going though, Know that you guys are loved and your loss is shared. DaDa was a sweetie, and Tehya loved him dearly. She was always following behind her DaDa. My thoughts and prayers are with you! WE LOVE YOU!
I dint really know Garnnet, but we live in the same community and my step son talked to him a couple of times. He was a nice and respectful young man. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends for the loss, but his gain to be in the Lords arms forever. R.I.P
From one mother to another I am so deeply sorry for your loss…
Dada was an intelligent kind hearted young man. He was respectful and obedient towards his mother and caring and loving toward his sister. Theirs was a tightly connected family, and they stuck up for one another. This is a tragedy; a young man was snatched away from the arms of his family by a horrible accident. I was shocked at the news and have yet to recover from it. Dada will be missed and his memory burned deeply in the hearts and minds of those who knew and loved him.
David E Dorch
I am a friend of your father and aunt red and grandmother mommy Joyce, I know you will be missed dearly,by all of them. A friend Katie.
Greetings:
God Bless you! My prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time of grief.
Love,
-Helen
Neenah & Nicoya,
You have our deepest sympathies for your loss.
No parent should out live their children.
Love,
Joan and John
I love you dearly Da-Da, I will miss you dearly. As for my Auntie Neenah and my Uncle Garnet I couldn’t even image what you two are feeling right now, call me whenever you two want to talk, cry whatever you two better call me, I will always be there for y’all. I know it’s hard for you two because it is hard for me. I love the both of you. Nicoya whenever you want to come over you just call and I will be there. Love you. Tree.
To the family of Garnet Willis: I would like to send my deepest sympathy toward the passing of Garnet. I was Garnet’s 6th Grade Language Arts and Reading teacher at Ford Middle School this past year. Garnet was loved by all his classmates; always making everyone around him smile and laugh. This is what I will remember about him. Again, I am so sorry for your loss.
Often, the hardest part of suffering is time. Quick pain is more easily endured. When suffering goes on and on, the heart loses strength and sinks into despair apart from God. But God is getting us ready for higher service and nobler blessings, and nothing can keep us from it when God’s time has come. I am praying for all of you, especially for Neenah. I, too am a mother and I cannot know your pain but know that God sees all and knows all you are going through. He will be with you always. May He make His face to shine upon you and bring you Peace.
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU GARNET AND NEENAH.GOD HAS CALLED DADA HOME TO A BETTER PLACE.DADA WILL ALWAYS BE WITH YOU IN SPIRIT.
Neeah and Garnet
I am sorry that I was not able to attend the services of Dada, it has sadden my heart to know that he is no longer with us, especially since we just saw him on the 4th, but also remember that God will keep you in perfect peace throughout this time, and he will not put more on you than you can bare. I can’t even begin to image how you feel, because I have never been there, but if you need to talk or ANYTHING please give me a call. 509 545-8021 or 509 302-1730, if I can not talk at the time I WILL CALL YOU BACK. I love you.
Your cousin,
Nina
We extend our deepest sympathy and condolences with much LOVE to the Family of Garnet “Dada” Sinclair Willis, Jr. Our prayers are with you Family during these tragic and difficult moments we’re living today. Just trust in the Lord for comfort and peace during this time; and, lean not on your own understanding. Ask the Lord to help you to bear this cross tragic loss of a loved one and believe that He will bring you through it.
Just know, that GOD will bring you out of the chaotic confusion of the storm; and, take you to the quietness as you go through.
May GOD Bless and Keep every Family Member and Friend with wonderful memories to reminiscence and remind us of our loved one “Dada” as he rests in peace with the Lord.
Marian is the mother of Taylor L. Groce, Jr., Cousin to “Dada”
It is tragedy to every one. GarnnetDaDaWillis was a caring loving, funny, and caring person.I can’t beleive he was taken before his time.Garnnet was one of the best friends I ever had. I just wished he was still here.It is with out a dought that the world was a better place with him in it. He was not just a kid but a son, brother, and friend. I only wish as his friend he could have had a longer time in this world. Though he is gone in body, his spirit and soul is with god.Garnnet DaDa Sinclair Willis Jr. a truly remarkable person.
To the precious family of Garnet Jr:
Our hearts go out to you and yours with deepest sympathy. We lunchroom ladies at Ford Middle School all knew Garnet, and thought he was a very happy, friendly young man. We will all miss him. You’re in our thoughts and prayers at this time of deep grief. God give you all peace and comfort.
Brenda Webster, Linda Cohoon, Tracy Glenn, Pam Sawyer and Ginny Pitts
DaDa you will be greatly missed. I may have not been around you in a few years I feel privileged to have gotten to see you one last time before you went on to a better place. I will always LOVE YOU. Be GOD’s number one athlete. Your cousin Chrystal.
Neenah & Garnet.
Sorry for you loss. Where God opens a door, He will close window. Our Hearts are with you. My God bless with his love joy and sorrow.
– Love your Cousins
Duane, Sharon, Demetrius, & Devon Straws
Nina and Garnett: I’m so sorry that I could not be there at the services but my Prayers and Thoughts were with each of you. Trust in the Lord with thine own heart and he will direct thy path. Just know that God is with you every step of the way and when he feels that you can not bare another load, he will carry you thru. Remember the good times that you had with DaDa and cherish those. Just remember that he is not gone, he is just away. He will live in your hearts 4-ever. May God give you the Peace and the Strength to continue on and always know that you can trust and depend on him. All my Love,
your cousin Bonita.
Garnet,Neenah and Nicoya I am sorry I was unable to attend.My prayers and thoughts are with you guys.I am truly honored to have seen Dada not that long ago.Just remember he is now smiling down on all of us.Dada you will always be missed.
Love Always,
Shalloncousin
i remember when garnet would come over and then we would play basketball and we would just hang out … me and his best friend JANE would go to most of his baseball games he was really good i loved to watch… there was this one time me and my friends were at one of his games and then me jeniesa and jane were all danceing and the he was playing shortstop and then he saw us danceing then he stared to dance to i thought that that was real funny we have so many memories!!! i cant belive that he could go this fast… it hurts but i dont really know how the family is feeling he ment alot to me and he was and still is a big part of my life!!!! i hope that the family get through this i know that it will talk time but i just want them to know that i am here for them ANYTHING that they need i will be here i know that i said some stupid things but lets just put that in the past ok i love you garnet and i have alot of love for the family to ok so reamember if you ever need anything i will be here …
LOVE
haley
I would like to let all of you that helped us through this terrible time. We all thank you for your support, kindness, prayers.
Words are not enough to express how much this boy was loved. He will never be forgotten. And If anything comes of this please, remember the good times you had with him. Remember the jokes and gags he pulled on you. I am proud to say my grandson was a straight A student. And respected his Elders. He was a good grassdancer. We powwowed with me all over the NorthWest. And was very proud of his heritage. Please,when you think of Garnet, think of his mother Nena, and sister Nicoya. Thank you, Grandma Betty
alls i really have to say is why? WHY? WHY? amn WHY garnet “dada” why you i hope that you are looking down on us ok i will always remember us ok i love you and i am sure you are loved all around
your lil princess
I would have never thought that such a great, nice, good looking, an just an all around great person could be taken form us so soon. I went to school with garnet at Martin Sortun Elemntary. When we were there Garnet, D.j., Kaila, and I and many more would always hang out just sitting around talking playing basketball and so much more. We ALL LOVED him greatly an there will always be a spot in our hearts wide open that he will always occupie. WE LOVE YOU GARNET…and dont ever forget it!!R.I.P!!He was so great an sports an had such a bright personality. He had such a great future ahead of him but atleast now he is in a place of the greater good!
LETTING GO
How do you say good-bye
to one so precious in your life,
so young and full of promise,
a joy, both day and night?
Many are the memories,
and each one shows the love
you felt for this most cherished one
who now has gone above.
God has a reason every time
He takes His children home;
it takes a lot of love inside
to let Him have His own.
Time and faith will dull the pain
you feel now as you part.
Rest assured God knows your grief;
His love will heal your heart.
May God keep you safe and comfort you
throughout this trying time.
And let your friends provide support
that alone you might not find.
!!I LOVE GARNET!! i loved an still do love garnet with all my heart i will never forget about him…i dont think i will ever be able to heal from this loss the other day D.J one of garnet’s best friends he helped to console me and i dont think i will ever get any better.. i cry atleast once everyday not being able to let go of the fact that he is gone..I remember at Garnet’s 11th birthday party i forgot his present at my house an i only had a couple of dollars on me so i went over to the chevron and bought him tic-tacs until monday when i could get him his present..i actually found that pretty amusing so did he….i miss him so0o0o0o0o much… i dont think i will ever be able to stop signing this but i will do my best to limit myself…i pray everynight just to talk to him i really cant wait to hang out with him once again….I LOVE YOU MAN..ur gurrl 4 life~**Marci**~
To the family of Garnet,
My deepest sympathy for loosing such a wonderful young man. Garnet always had a smile on his face and something funny to say. I know he will be missed by many students and staff at Ford Middle School. He was truly an exceptional person.
Please know that my prayers and thoughts are with you at this time and God Bless you Garnet I will truly miss you.
Terri Sichmeller
Ford Middle School
I knew Garnet from Ford Middle School. He also rode my bus. We werent best friends but friends and he always found a way to make me laugh even at the worst times. I am heartbroken to know that one of my good friends are now gone. I will always miss him and I will NEVER forget him. I am sorry for your loss.
Garnet,
Happy 16th Birthday.
It has been so hard, I still think of you everyday. Your memorial paper hangs on my wall and I see it every morning and every night before I go to sleep. I can’t believe its been 3 years that you’ve been gone, but im just happy that you’re in a place where you are always happy. I love you and miss you.
Happy sweet 16 Garnet.
Love,
Marci.
Artist: Laura Foutz
Title: Why Can’t You Be Here?
Sometimes you don’t know how it feels to lose somebody
Until it happens to you. Like your baby boy or your baby,
Girl. It’s too late to find the better way, but tonight we will look at,
The stars and see him up there looking at us.
The stars are brighter tonight then any other night, when you look up there tonight,
He’ll say mama please don’t cry I love you so much! But why can’t,
I live, why can I be with you tonight, why can’t I hang with my friends,
Mama why? why? why?
Garnet, we miss you so much, we wish you here with us tonight, but
Why? why? why? Why can’t you be here, cuzz we love you, we miss you,
We love you, we miss you.
Ok let’s break it down now,
It’s time that we learn how to fly,
There’s no pretending that there is a happy ending,
We need to let Garnet know that we love him!
Sometimes you don’t know where you are,
Sometimes you are lost with out him,
But he’s always there looking out for us,
Especially for the ones that got heart the most,
Garnet, we miss you so much, we wish you here with us tonight, but
Why? why? why? Why can’t you be here, cuzz we love you, we miss you,
We love you, we miss you.
So the end is near,
We look back at the good times we had with Garnet,
We began to understand that life is only what we make of it,
But, we’ve got to try and remember that he’ll always be with us,
Day and night!!
Garnet we miss you so much we wish you here with us tonight, but
Why? why? why? Why can’t you be here, cuzz we love you, we miss you,
We love you, we miss you.
This poem is dedicated to Garnet Willis, who died on July 15, 2005, and
His friends and most of all his family!
GARNET WE LOVE YOU SO MUCH!!!!!!!
note:
garnet was loved by many people i will miss him so much R.I.P garne willis jr.
love your sis,
laura
It’s been almost ten years and you’ve been on my mind a lot lately I feel like it’s the least I can do to write another message. I see where our little group of friends are today and you’re the only one that’s missing, I can only imagine how successful you would have become. I still miss and love you G, you and your family will always be in my prayers. Hope heavens treating you well, rest in love..always.
DADA! Oh how I miss you… Crying tears as I type this message. I miss you <3 I can recall several dreams you have visited me in and let me tell you we’re always BBQing lol! It was just a thing our parents did to bring us together and have fun. I’ll never forget that summer we loss you. My heart broke and it’s still hard to believe it’s really been 17 long hard unbelievable years. We tore that summer up!! Ceviche for lunch and dinner as that was one of everyone’s favorites went swimming morning noon and night. We lived it up that whole summer and weekend. I even gave you a pair of all black converse I couldn’t fit that you were happy to have. I love you boy and miss you so much I could only imagine how life would be now as we’re grown adults. Not one day goes by since I been living in Seattle and driving through Spanaway that I don’t think of you. Please come visit me more