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Julian Burgess

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November 7, 1940 – June 8, 2026

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Services for Julian Burgess Garrett, 85, of Indianola, who passed away Monday, June 8, 2026 in Des Moines, will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, June 20, 2026 at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola with burial following in the Glendale Masonic Cemetery, Des Moines, Iowa.

Julian was born on November 7, 1940 in Des Moines Iowa. He graduated from Pella High School and Central College before receiving his law degree from the University of Iowa School of Law.

Julian practiced law in Indianola and Des Moines and worked as the Assistant Attorney General for the State of Iowa. He served in the Iowa Legislature as both a Representative and Senator. He was an active member of the Iowa Bar Association as well as a farmer for over 50 years. He was a member of the Central Committee of the Warren County Republicans. Julian was a coach for his sons’ soccer and baseball teams and also mock trial. He was a past board member for the Indianola Little League.

Julian is survived by his wife, Nancy Garrett; sons, Julian Ryan Garrett, Jeff Robert (Joelle) Garrett, and Jonathan Roy Garrett; grandchildren, Coral, Corbin and Colton Garrett; siblings, Jim Garrett, Joyce Hall, and John (Betty) Garrett. He was preceded in death by his first wife Mary Ann Garrett; son, Jason Richard Garrett; parents, Julian and Loyat Garrett; and sister, Joan Garrett.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m., Friday, June 19, 2026 at Overton Funeral Home. Memorials in memory of Julian may be given to the Indianola Little League.

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