Garland Eugene Pires Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Garland Eugene Pires of Metamora, Illinois, born in Jacksonville, Illinois, who passed away on October 25, 2024 at the age of 93. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Garland Eugene Pires to pay them a last tribute.
Though his name may fade from the lips of time, the imprint Garland leaves upon the hearts of his loved ones remains eternally vivid — a testament to the depth of his spirit and the richness of his legacy.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ernest Pires and Gladys Pires (Cox); and his brother Dr. Gerald Pires of Portland, OR.. He is survived by: his children, Priscilla Whipp of East Peoria, IL, Teresa Osterloo (Doug) of Metamora, David Pires of North Hollywood, CA and Deanna Henderson (John) of Bloomington, IL.; his granddaughter Erica (Drew); and his sister Janet Bolland (Tom) of Oberlin, OH..
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Greater Peoria Honor Flight, P.O. Box 5072, Peoria, IL 61601-5072 or to the American Legion Post 89, P.O. Box 1040, Metamora, IL 61548.
