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Aaron Friend Obituary
Born in Barberton he had been a Clinton resident his entire life graduating from Northwest High School Class of 2011. Aaron enjoyed wrestling and playing football all through middle school and high school. He loved fishing, hunting, camping, being in the woods, traveling and playing his guitar. Aaron had the world's greatest sense of humor and always stood up for those being bullied at school.
Preceded in death by grandmother, Mattie Friend; he is survived by his parents, Rhonda and Owen Friend; brother, Brandon (fiancé Brittney); grandparents, Candice and Robert Harbaugh; uncles, Gary Gumm, William Friend, Troy Harbaugh; and several great aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral Services will be held Thursday, March 21, 2013, 10 a.m., at the Swigart-Easterling Funeral Home, 624 E. Cherry St. (Rt 93) Canal Fulton, Pastor John Stahl officiating. Calling Hours Wednesday, 4 to 8 p.m. www.swigarteasterlingfuneralhome.com
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for Aaron Friend
Tricia Patton
March 26, 2013
Rhonda and Owen, our previous message was suppose to say from Dennis and Tricia, but it didn't show my name for some reason. Obviously, it is from all of us.
Dennis Patton
March 26, 2013
Dear Owen, Rhonda, and Brandon--We're having such a hard time believing all of this. You already know how dearly we feel about Aaron. We miss him beyond words. I loved how he loved being here with his friends. We hope you guys find strength with time. You're in our hearts and prayers forever....
Nick Zeei
March 25, 2013
Aaron..I wasn't able to attend the hours as I'm in Findlay for University..but when I heard..man. We weren't in the same group of friends, but we understood each other. I'll never forget shop with you and driving home from school everyday laughing to each other as we drove down the road. Good times. You'll be missed.
Donnie and Lori Grubb (Kyle's parents)
March 24, 2013
So sorry to hear of your loss. Can't begin to imagine what your going thru. Thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time.
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March 21, 2013
Owen,Rhonda,and Brandon Even though we have been where you are there are no words. We always question why, but that is not the question. The question is when, when will we see our angels again? Perhaps when they call upon us it will be our angels Aaron and Tristian quiding us the way to heaven, for that is the path we now take to be with our angels again someday. Love and Prayers Nancy, Dave, and Family
A mother of four
March 21, 2013
Dear Friend Family, You have my sincere sympathy and are in my thoughts and prayers.
Lynn Smith
March 20, 2013
Dear Owen, Rhonda and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My heart aches for you. I will keep you in prayer. Our God is one of refuge and strength and I will pray that he wraps His arms around you and provides you with peace and comfort.
Lynn(Hankins)Smith
Tim & Cathi Snyder
March 20, 2013
I'm so sorry for the loss of this wonderful gentleman. He seemed like a nice kid and obviously had many friends. I hope the family will be able to enjoy the memories and celebrate his life. He will be missed.
Danette Gissinger
March 20, 2013
Dear Rhonda,
I am so sorry. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Bondy Cooper
March 20, 2013
I am praying for you and your family during this difficult time.
Kay Evans
March 20, 2013
Rhonda, May God's love surround you and your family during this difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jessica Bechdel
March 20, 2013
Rhonda, Owen and Brandon,
We are absolutely heart broken over your loss of Aaron. It hurts our hearts to know he is gone and to see the pain and heartache that the 3 of you are going through. There are no words to relieve the depth of pain and grief that the loss of a son and brother brings. Heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to you. May you gain strength and understanding as his light continues to shine through you and your family. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers and are here to help you with anything at all.
We love you,
Jeff, Jessie, Logan, Zoe and Skylar Bechdel
Brigita Smith
March 20, 2013
Rhonda, my thoughts and prayers go to you and your family. I'm so sorry for your loss. God will guide you through this difficult time.
The Ostronisky Family
March 20, 2013
We would like to say how truly sorry we are for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Our son Ryan will be gone four years this May. The grief does get lighter with time.
Here is a poem that was given to us sortly after Ryans passing. It may not help now but hopefully later on:
Safely Home
"I'll lend you for a little while a child of Mine",
He said "For you to love while he lives, and mourns for when he's dead. It may be for six or seven years or thirty two or three,
But will you, til I call him back, take care of him for me?
He'll bring his charms th gladden you and shall his stay be brief
You'll have his lovely memories as solace for your grief."
"I cannot promise he will stay since all from earth return,
But there are lessons taught down there I want this child to learn.
I've looked the wide world over in my search for teachers true
And from the throngs that crowd life's lanes, I have selected you.
Now, will yougive him all your love, not thinking the labor in vain,
Nor hate Me when I come to call and take him back again?"
"I fancied that I heard you say "Dear Lord, Thy will be done";
For all the joy thes chid shall bring, the risk of grief we'll run, We'll shelter him with tenderness; we'll love him while we may
And for the happiness we've known, forever greatful stay;
But shall the angels call him much sooner than we've planned
We'll brave the bitter grief that comes and try to understand."
March 20, 2013
So much love for you and your sweet angel. May God Bless the Friend Family.
Kaleigh Gramley
March 20, 2013
Praying for your family at this difficult time. No words are great enough to express the sorrow we feel on your behalf. God Bless.
Kaleigh
(Ed Pramik is my dad, works with Owen)
Tasha Lanka
March 20, 2013
So very sorry about the loss of Aaron. He was truly a great guy and will be terribly missed. Sending my thoughts and prayers to the family during your time of need.
Allie Hoopes
March 19, 2013
So sorry for your loss. Your family is in my prayers. R.i.p.
Katherine White
March 19, 2013
We Pray for your Family. May you have peace in your hearts that Aaron is in a good and loving place . We love you .
Samantha Grega
March 19, 2013
Rhonda & family: So very sorry to hear about Aaron. My heart breaks for you as I know how much he was loved. Praying for you all.
Marsha and David Daugherty
March 19, 2013
we are so sorry for your loss. We want you to know we are here for you and you are in our hearts,thoughts,and prayers. We love you. May God wrap his arms around you.
March 19, 2013
So sorry for your loss. You are in our hearts,thoughts, and prayers. We are here for you
Stephanie Podtburg (Hildreth)
March 19, 2013
Word can not express how very sorry we are for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Stephanie, Greg and Family
Sheila Conway
March 19, 2013
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your son. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family. Sheila Conway & Family
March 19, 2013
To the Friend family, Owen and Rhonda I can't say how sad I am for you, your loss is unimagineable, know you have the love and support of so many people in what will be the most difficult part of it all, going on without your sweet boy. You will always be in my prayers.
Love, Charmaine Jenkins
Paul & Susie Harbaugh
March 19, 2013
With all our love, thoughs & prays are with all of you.
Jessica Brister
March 19, 2013
I am so sorry to hear about Aaron. I was his muddle school music teacher and will always remember his wonderful smile and wonderful personality. Praying for your family and friends.
In HIM, Jessica Brister
Terry and Debbie Long
March 19, 2013
Owen,Rhonda,Brandon Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Going to miss him so much.
The Janis family
March 19, 2013
To the friend family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Aaron was a good friend of my two sons Brad and Chad Janis.And graduated with Brad Janis from NW. Aaron also spent some nights at our home . And a card was he. He sure did make us all laugh. I'm sorry to hear of his passing and will always be in our thought and prayers
Mr.& Mrs Darwin Webster&Cline
March 19, 2013
We are so sorry for your families loss. My family will be praying for all of you.
Terra White
March 19, 2013
Owen and Rhonda, I dont know you, but I am Keiths daughter. My family and I are praying for you and your family.
Ray and Jackie Cole
March 19, 2013
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Haley & Marie Branham
March 19, 2013
Friend Family,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Aaron. He was such a funny kid and I will always remember the fun I had with him when you guys lived behind me. My mom and I both will have your family in our prayers. <3
Gary, Jill & Gavin Hutchison
March 19, 2013
Owen and Rhonda,
We were so sad to hear about Aaron. Praying for your strength during this difficult time.
Ron and Ellen Wolfe
March 19, 2013
Rhonda, Owen and Brandon: We are so sorry that we cannot be there for you. You have our heartfelt sympathy. Aaron was a great kid and he will always be remembered with smiles. We love you all.
christine reifsnyder
March 19, 2013
rhonda and owen our thoughts and prayers are with you. we are so sorry for your loss. we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
the reifsnyder family Uncle Ken and aunt pat and chris and kathy
Federated Auto Parts
March 19, 2013
We are very sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Tonia Sampson
March 19, 2013
Owen, Rhonda & Brandon,
May God help you find peace & strength. You are all in our thoughts & prayers.Love, Neil & Tonia , Amber & Ashley Sampson
Kozars
March 19, 2013
Rhonda, Owen and Brandon,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, all the memories of him will give you strength and keep him in your hearts and minds forever. He will be always be a blessed angel in heaven.
Dawn, Sebastian, and Jenson Kozar
Tricia Miller
March 19, 2013
Owen and family, You are in our thoughts and prayers and are so sorry to hear of your loss.
Jamie & Tricia Miller
Dawn Arter
March 19, 2013
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
Diana Horne
March 19, 2013
Dear Rhonda,
I'm so very sorry. Please know you and your family will be in my prayers.
~Diana Horne~
John, Teresa, Camron, and Savannah Kalla
March 18, 2013
No words can mend your broken heart, but we are praying for strength and peace for you all. May Aaron's wings embrace you and help you find comfort during this tragic time. He will never be forgotten. God bless.
Tammy & Gary Kratz
March 18, 2013
Rhonda, Owen, and Brandon,
Heaven got another Angel.. the stars are a little faded,the clouds just a little more gray, it feels like things won't be the same, Heaven got another Angel, he took you away from us, missing you, will see you sometime, now I close my eyes, Will dream of heaven tonight.Heaven Got Another Angel. Gary & Tammy Kratz
John, Teresa, Camron, and Savannah Kalla
March 18, 2013
No words can mend your brokenheart, but we are praying for strength and peace for you all. May Aaron's wings embrace you all and bring you comfort during this tragic time.He will always be loved and never forgotten. God bless.
The English Family
March 18, 2013
Owen, Rhonda and Brandon your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Remembering all the fun the kids had on South Street and watching your boys and mine grow up together. So sorry for your loss.
Becky Wiese Zach Swartzmiller
March 18, 2013
Rhonda,Owen& Brandon...
Our hearts are broken,deepest sympathy for your family.Our boys grew into great young men, but I will always carry the memories of our little boys playing on South street ..Aaron was a great friend to Zach and was loved very much .. we pray God gives peace and healing..
Mary Heckert
March 18, 2013
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it's the memories of you that are the most precious.
By Lamaretta Simmons
Stacy Bennett
March 18, 2013
He will always be in our Hearts. His smile will always be in my mind. He will live on. I love you Rhonda and Owen and Brandon Friend.
Rick Jump
March 18, 2013
Owen, Rhonda, Brandon
Been a few years since I've seen you guys. I'm shocked learning of this!
Can't tell you enough how sad i am for you right now. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Please contact me if there is anything at all i can do for you at [email protected].
March 18, 2013
Dear Mr and Mrs. Freind, Please except our deepest sympathies!! We were so saddened by this and our son Jacob has a huge whole is his heart for his dear friend. We are continually praying for God's peace and strength for you both and all your family and friends. God's blessings, The Staubs Family
Twila Harbaugh
March 18, 2013
He will always be in are hearts.
March 18, 2013
Rhonda, Owen, Brandon
Our hearts and prayers go out to you. We are so sorry! May God give you the strength, peace, and courage to keep going. We love you guys.
Jimmy, Jayme, Justin & Barbi
Mr and Mrs Smith and girls
March 18, 2013
Brandon,
You are in our thoughts and prayers and will continue to be.....
Jerome and Candy Daugherty
March 17, 2013
Owen and family. Jerome and I haven't seen you in yrs. No words can decribe the saddness we felt when we heard of this tragedy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Susan Funk
March 17, 2013
Owen & Rhonda, Brandon
My heart, my hands, and my prayers are yours.
Tori Potemski
March 17, 2013
May God heal your hearts and ease your mind. Nothing will explain why your son had to be taken so soon, but God is using him for bigger and better things. He will live peacefully and without pain or sorrow for all of his days. He is your guardian angel. He will watch over you forever. You are in my prayers every day. I hope nothing but healing and peacefulness for you and your family. Much love and sympathy.
Steve & Ria Snyder
March 17, 2013
Owen, Rhonda & Brandon,
No words can not take away the pain you are feeling, but please know that we are praying for you thru the difficult times you are facing. With much love and very fond memories of growing up on "South Street". Steven & Ria Snyder
Brian(Jethro) & Cheryl Smith & Family
March 17, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Tonya Undercoffer
March 17, 2013
Owen, Rhonda and Brandon,
Keeping you in close thoughts and Prayers. Words alone can't express the sadness that we are feeling for you at this time. May God wrap his love around you and help you through this difficult time.
Love to you all.
Mark & Tonya
Jann Harbaugh
March 17, 2013
Owen & Rhonda,
We were all deeply saddened to hear of the unexpected passing of Aaron. He was a great guy who will be missed by many. May god give you both the strength you need to get through this very difficult time. Our thoughts & prayers our with you!!
The Harbaugh Family
Jann ~ Jeff ~ Jerod ~ Jeremy ~ joe
MISSY MEYERS
March 17, 2013
SO MUCH LOVE AND PRAYERS TO YOU AND THE FAMILY AT THIS TIME OF SORROW..PRAYING THAT OUR DEAR LORD GIVES YOU STRENGHTH DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME...
Celesta King
March 17, 2013
Thoughts and prayers go out to Owen & Rhonda. There are no words that can be said to makes this a better situation, just remember you guys have lots of friends and family that are there to help you out in times like this. Love you guys... Celesta, Justin King & Heath Halstead
Dawn Arter
March 17, 2013
Tara/Cody Smith/Blankenship
March 17, 2013
My heart aches for the Friend family. I hope some day you will find peace and comfort with the memories you have of Aaron.
Camille
March 17, 2013
To the Family, Please look to Our merciful and loving God to comfort you at this difficult time. May his precious love bring comfort to your hearts. . He says "I have heard your prayers, I have seen your tears" 2 Kings 20:5.
Terri Gault
March 17, 2013
Rhonda & Owen , My Heart Breaks for you Both. I'm praying for you to get through this difficult time .
March 17, 2013
Owen & Rhonda, There's nothing I can say or do to make this less painful. But I do know Aaron will be in many of our hearts & memories. I pray that God will give you comfort,strength & peace at this difficult time! My Deepest Sympathy . Terri Gault
Sense Ronald & Fanny
March 17, 2013
So sorry for youy loss.
Phyllis Mayberry
March 17, 2013
Owen and Rhonda my heart is aching for the two of you. I will keep all of you in my prayers and thoughts may God Bless you during these very sad times I am so sorry for what your going through.
Stacy Flaisman
March 17, 2013
Dear Rhonda,
My heart breaks for you. I am so very, very sorry. Please know I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Stacy ( 7 west )
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