Forest "Skip" Harley Garland, 77, of Ludington, passed away Thursday, August 6, 2020, at Medilodge of Ludington.  He was born April 23, 1943, in Ludington, the son of Forest and Norma (Smith) Garland.

Skip was employed at Harbison-Walker, in Ludington, for over 30 years until it closed in 2003.  In his spare time, Skip loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Skip was a veteran of Vietnam, serving in the US Navy from 1962-1966.  He was a life member of the Custer VFW Gold Bar Post 5096 in Custer, a 50 year member of the American Legion Edwin H. Ewing Post 76 in Ludington, and a 50 year member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles in Ludington.

On July 6, 1996, at St. Simon Catholic Church, in Ludington, Skip married Theresa Marie Varenhorst, who survives him.  He is also survived by: his daughter, Jacki Garland of Ludington; 2 step-sons, Michael (Sarah) Underwood II of Ludington, and Joseph (Sarah) Underwood of Ludington; 9 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; and several aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews.

Skip was preceded in death by: his parents; his sister, Norma Jean Boldyreff; and his brother, Michael Garland.

In accordance with his wishes, cremation has taken place and no services will be held at this time.

Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Pere Marquette Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.

www.beaconfh.com