Garron, David J. age 71 of St. Paul, passed away January 4, 2020, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. David was an engineer working for Brown Tank, Medtronic and Alza; while his true passion was travel and adventure which he shared with many family and friends through "Garron Expeditions." Preceded in death by parents, Joseph and Gladys. Survived by sister, Judy (Tom) Schoeneberger, nephews, Chuck (Geeta Evans) Schoeneberger, and Paul (Emma) Schoeneberger, niece, Maria (Tom) Smyth, great nieces and nephew, Mary Grace, Elizabeth and Peter Smyth and aunt, Helen Fisher and many cousins and friends. Special thanks to the Sarcoma Care Team at Mayo Clinic in Rochester. Service, Friday, January 31, 12:00, at The Basilica of Saint Mary, 1600 Hennepin Ave., Mpls., with visitation one-hour prior. Memorials preferred, Common Hope, 1400 Energy Park Dr., St. Paul, MN 55108 or Save The Boundary Waters, P.O. Box 625, Ely, MN 55731.