Cecily Fleetwood Forbes GARRETSON 82, of San Diego, CA., died peacefully after a long illness on July 24, 2002. She is survived by her devoted husband of 61 years, Brigadier General Frank E. Garretson, USMC (Ret.), her loving children, John Garretson, Capt. MC USN (Ret.), of Farmington, N.M., Cecily Parsons, of Poway, CA., Sarah Jane Zimmer man, of Big Pine, CA.; eight grandchildren, four step grandchildren, and two great grand children. Born in Kansas City, MO., her fami ly later moved to Seattle, WA. where she at tended public schools, was a member of Kap pa Kappa Gamma sorority, and received her AB degree from the University of Washington in 1941. After WWII she moved with her hus band and growing family to Georgia, Virgin ia, Hawaii, California, and Washington, D.C. At each location she became a dynamic force in a variety of activities; she taught and prac ticed art therapy at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Washington, .C.; she was Chairwoman of Red Cross Volunteers, in Quantico, VA.; she was President of the PTA at John Eaton School in Washington, D.C., and she was a Cub Scout Den Leader in both San Diego and Washing ton, D.C. A loving wife and mother, she was also a talented artist in a variety of media, producing several hundred pieces which are displayed in homes across the country. She studied eastern philosophy with Krishnamurti and she loved music of all kinds. An avid read er, she loved the New Yorker Magazine, Na tional Geographic and British mysteries. Her family and friends will miss her terribly and will celebrate her life with a Memorial Ser vice on July 29th at Clairemont Mortuary at 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests do nations to San Diego Hospice. Jul 27, 2002 Seattle Times