Funeral services for 23-year old Garrett Hodson are Friday, Oct 20, 2023 at 10:00 at the Old American Legion Auditorium in Martin, SD.
Burial follows at the Martin Community Cemetery.
A Vigil with rosary will be held Thursday evening at 7:00 at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Martin
A memorial has been established for Lost & Found, a South Dakota nonprofit that provides mental health programs, training, and services at https://resilienttoday.org. Donations may also be sent to Bennett County Funeral Service, PO Box 65, Martin, SD 57551
Online condolences may be left at chamberlainchapel.com.
Garrett Rae Hodson was born in Gordon, NE, on June 20, 2000, to Kevin and Kaye Hodson. Garrett left us on Friday, Oct 13th, 2023, in Denver, CO.
The youngest of four children, Garrett was a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend. He filled his life with being a Marine and a hardworking rancher, and was working towards becoming a diesel mechanic when he died.
He graduated in 2028 from Bennett County High School, where he qualified for the state track meet all 4 years. His favorite event was the 110 high hurdles.
Garrett joined the United States Marine Corps on August 4, 2018, and spent the next 4 years stationed at Camp Pendleton, CA, working as a motor vehicle operator.
After serving in the Marines, Garrett returned to Hodson Ranch for a year before deciding to pursue further education to become a diesel mechanic at Lincoln Technical College in Denver, CO. Garrett was a student there at the time of his death.
Garrett had a wonderful sense of humor. He was always quick with a witty comment or joke and had the ability to quickly make friends everywhere he went.
He loved spending time with his family and friends, and will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him.
Garrett is survived by his parents Kevin and Kaye Hodson; siblings John Hodson (wife Janaya), Laura Hauser (husband Zach), and Keith Hodson (wife KeAnna); and niece and nephews Kierra Hodson, Kal Hodson, and Carson Hauser.
He is also survived by his paternal grandmother Garnet Audiss; aunts and uncles Kelly Hodson (Luella), KayCee Hodson, Mary Christensen, Liz Fredrickson (Robert) (including honorary uncle Herb Hodson and honorary aunt Michelle Winters and families); and cousins Rich Hodson (Jen), Mariah Bloomquist (Adam), Amanda Smith (Troy), and their families.
Garrett was preceded in death by his grandparents John and Annabel Christensen, Richard Hodson, and Jack Audiss; and maternal aunt Janet Christensen.