Garen Arthur Tauriainen

Yvonne,Gary, Sara and the rest of the family,
I was very heartbroken to get the news that Garen had passed away. I spoke with my Dad (Dave Reynolds) the day of the service and was speechless. Living so far away these past 5 years sometimes I get the news of events a little late. I just wanted you to know that each of you are in my thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time. It had been a long time since I had seen Garen but I often refelct on the times we all spent...

I am so deeply sorry for the loss of such a young and vibrant man. My only hope is that we can carry on from this tragic accident with god on our side.

In this time of your loss there are few words to comfort you. My nephew Jacob Howard is a friend of Garen's and from what I can see by all that have written and how much Jacob thought of him he was a wonderful Boy and will be missed by many. I know he has touched each and everyone's life he was a part of. I know Jacob had a wonderful friend in Garen and I know he will treasure that always. Take comfort in Garen's faith and know he travels in a wonderful place now and he will always be there...

Gary, Yvonne, & Sarah ~
I haven't seen you all for a long time, in fact, Sarah was just a baby, but I wanted you to know that my heart breaks for you all and I was so saddened by the news of Garen's accident. My son Andy and Garen had one chance to play when they were little (3 or 4 years old) when our family was last in Oregon together. I still have many of those pictures; Andy (now 20 years old) remembers the motorcycle rides that my cousin, Gary, gave him then. I have been touched by...

Gary & Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and our prayers go out to you and your family. If you need anything, please call us.
Rick & Janet Clark

Garen,
Man you were one of the coolest kids I had ever met in high school. I remember when we first met sophomore year during golf tryouts. We pretty much knew we were going to get cut but we decided to have fun anyway because it was a free game of golf. Then come senior year we had Bjork's class together. Those were some of the best memories I have ever had senior year with You, me, Cam, and AJ pretty much messing around the whole class. That class would of been boring without you...

Gary & Charla,
We want you both to know how sorry we are for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We Love You both. May God be with you and your family.

Jay & Joletta Godley

Yvonne, Sara and family..
What is to be said? When we first moved back here, Sara and Garen were the first friends Shawn and Krissy had. I remember scolding Shawn and Garen for cleaning their greasy, dirty bikes on your living room carpet, and for giving the policeman in J'Ville a hard time when he was telling them to get home because it was past the J'Ville curfew, 10:00pm! I will always remember those boys...what daredevils they were at the skatepark. I couldn't watch. Sara and...

Dear Tauriainens,
I am so sorry for yours and everyones loss of Garen.
I am sad not to have known Garen in recent years. I remember a 4 year old with an infectious laugh and a big smile which I know he got from his loving family.
I have always heard from Gary as in what I have read in this Guest Book, Garen was a fine young man, a great friend and wonderful son.
I know you will find comfort in the wonderful memories he has left us with.