Obituary of Sarah Elizabeth Garrison

Sarah Elizabeth Garrison, 74, passed away peacefully with family and friends by her side on Thursday, January 11, 2018. She was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina to Jeff and Erma Garrison on November 26, 1943. She moved to Colorado Springs, Colorado in 2005 from Minnesota. She retired shortly after moving, which is when she was able to pursue her passion for everything koi. She was a cofounder of the Southern Colorado Koi Club, named koi person of the year in 2010, had a love of learning about koi and sharing that knowledge. She was one of the most selfless people and loved helping everyone. She is preceded in death by her parents; sister-in-law, Leveda, and former son-in-law Pete Nilsson. She is survived by her son, Scott (Stephanie) Pfeifle and daughter Michelle Nilsson; beloved granddaughter, Samantha Nilsson; brothers, Jeff and Andy Garrison; nephew, Dean (Gail) Garrison and family, niece Lara Garrison; many loving friends; her dogs Kira and Bandit, and her koi fish. Sarah did not wish to have a service, so the family will be honoring that request, but a celebration of life will be held in Colorado Springs in the near future.