I celebrate the life of Murray Garrett on the anniversary of his passing one year ago!  I am a big fan of the cool erasers that he created as owner of Diener Industries: rubber animals, robots, and many more.  Is it OK to share his photo from here as part of our tribute to him on our website RetroErasers.com?  I would love to hear from friends or family members who can tell more about Murray Garrett’s life as the “eraser king,” as a 1982 newspaper article called him.

So sad to hear about Murray's passing. He was a wonderful man and a great friend to my father. I loved visiting with him and talking with him. He had the best stories and a very interesting life. He made the world a richer place and will be missed. I am glad that he was my dad's close friend and I am glad that I knew him as well. RIP Murray.

I never heard of Mr. Murray Garrett. I found his book, Hollywood Candid: A Photographer Remembers, searching my library for true crime material! I love old Hollywood; my parents instilled a love of it in me, esp Elizabeth Taylor & John Wayne. I just finished reading the book & decided to Google him to see if he had written any more & I came across this obituary & I thought this cannot be him, so I clicked on the link & yes it is him. Now he will never know how much I appreciate his work. I have lost another artist, another beautiful soul, but at least I got to know him & to remember him this way. I will add him to my collection. That is why books are great. I also read Dori Pulse's memory & thought wow! She is fortunate he gave her some photographs. RIP Mr. Garrett. Condolences to Mrs. Garrett & family. A new fan.

Murray was one of my favourite cousins. Many times, he would get us press box seats when he was a photographer for the Angels. He was always quick to laugh and I never saw a cross look on his face. He let me borrow one of their cars so I could but a 25th anniversary gift for my parents. His wife, Phyllis was a first cousin of my mum's. They were so close that they called each other sister. He will always hold a special place in my heart.

What a great wonderful friend for so many year! I remember every time we where at his home he would keep us laughing all night sharing great stories of his wonderful photos that made him famous of  Frank & Marilyn & so many other great stars. I have his table book of great pictures,  because  of that book he will always be in our life! REST IN BEAUTIFUL PEACE...Miss you! 
Marvin & Sandy Baida

I met Murray and Phyllis and their daughter in the mid 80's when I worked at Larlu Mfg. in Winona, MN. He was the sweetest, kindest, gentle man. We kept in touch over the years. Last time was about 5 years ago as he was trying to sell his photography collection. He knew I love Marilyn Monroe, so signed and gifted me his big beautiful photography book. I treasure it! My thoughts and prayers to the family. God bless you all.

He was one of my dearest friends for most of my love. Phyllis, Mark and Richard, we send our love. I wish we had known about the service--we would have been there.

OBITUARY

Murray Garrett

April 27, 1926 – January 2, 2020

Groman Eden Mortuary

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