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Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 25, 2014.

CONNOR WILLIAM TARR
April 26, 1988 ~ December 19, 2014

Connor Tarr, 26, a U.S. Navy Seabee veteran, passed away unexpectedly as a passenger in a motor vehicle that was struck from behind by a negligent truck driver on December 19, 2014. He was on his way home to Washington to visit his family.

Connor was born in Bozeman, Montana on April 26, 1988 to his father, William Warren Tarr, Jr, and his mother, Leslee Fonner. He attended Columbia River High School in Vancouver, WA and excelled in varsity soccer, track, football and wrestling. After graduating in 2007, he joined the US Navy and served 6 years for his country, including a tour in Afghanistan. Connor honorably discharged from the Navy in August of this year and was currently attending Charter College to become an EMT with hopes and dreams of becoming a Firefighter, like his future father-in-law Sam Faruzzi.

Connor had a compassionate heart. He was dedicated to his family, and he had the ability to make everyone he met feel special. He was a certified scuba diver, and loved adventure and all sports. He was an avid Seahawks fan.

Connor will be remembered as a kind, generous, spontaneous man who always lived life to the fullest.

He was engaged to Gina Faruzzi of Newbury Park, CA and was looking forward to their big wedding day in June 2015 and starting a family.

Connor leaves behind his beloved fiancé, Gina Faruzzi; parents, William Warren Tarr and Leslee Fonner; his brother, Chance Wachholz; his sister, Katarina Tarr-Woepke and brother-in-law Fabian Woepke; his niece, Blakely Wachholz; and nephew, Elias Woepke.

He will be deeply missed by his family, friends,
and all who were privileged to know and love him.

A Memorial Service and Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, December 27 at Columbia River High School, 800 NW 99th St., Vancouver, WA, 98665 at 5:30 p.m. There will be a reception following at the Vancouver Barracks Military Association, 7607 NE 26th Ave., Vancouver, WA 98665.

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations to the Connor Tarr Memorial Fund at any Umpqua Bank to aid in the education of Connor's beloved niece and nephew.

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Lauren dolack

June 6, 2025

I known Conner tarr since 6th grade at alki middle school.i moved after my 8th grade year. I wished I talked to him more. I do miss him so much.

Demitri collins

July 6, 2024

Connor tarr we went to Columbia River high School together and I remember the first time I met you and they said you were the running back and I was shocked going to alki and playing for River seeing almost backwards. But I'll never forget the first time you got the ball and broke loose Evan mazaki and Dan kurtzman Tyler Ellis Jordan Goss all of his seen you developed into a way better player than we could ever imagined bad things happen to good people for no reason it's unfortunate man it sucks and R.I.P

Danny Toguchi

July 28, 2019

Connor,,,,man we served together in 40, you were the hardest worker in my crew in Philippines, we were Convoy Security and Build crew in Dedhdi II, Afghanistan, and you were a trusted companion. Just to see you pop up on this site, great memories dude. Rest in peace bro, I will never forget you!

Chelly Ichikawa

July 26, 2019

I served seabees CAT 40-23 in Palau as a chef some time in Feb. To Aug. 2012. Connor was part of the team. He is a good friend. He takes time to talk and listen and share ideas. He always come in first in line..excited for the supper and always thankful and appreciate every little thing I do in the kitchen. I never realized he passed away so soon.. It's been years since they left Palau. He will be missed in our hearts.. I will include him in my prayers .May GOD's eternal light shine upon him may his soul rest in peace. Also for the family and friends May God bless you with strength and comfort for you sorrows..

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Dan Woolbert

January 9, 2015

Will and Leslee. This is such sad news. Your son and your entire family and his fiancée's family will be in my prayers. May God bless you in this extremely difficult time. May your son rest in Heaven the way he lived on earth. All my sympathies my old friends.

Stephen Leavell

January 9, 2015

I remember Connor as an intense young man with a zest for life. Watching him on the Soccer field with my son and the other kids was a joy. Sad to hear of his passing and my prayers for his family

January 4, 2015

I was very saddened to hear about Connor's passing. My deepest condolences.

Paul Bond (Stafford, VA)

Jamie Daspit

January 2, 2015

I am so sorry for the tragic loss of such a loved young man. Words can't express the sorrow I feel in my heart for the Tarr
family. My thoughts and prayers are with you brother.

January 1, 2015

Conner, thank you for your selfless service to our Country, and your inspiration to all. Your parents must be truly proud that they raised a role model for all to emulate. Thank you for your kindness and love.

Sean Fenton

January 1, 2015

Conner was a good friend. We will miss our brother. RIP. Best wishes to the family.

December 31, 2014

Rest in peace :(

Another Mother

December 31, 2014

Families are never prepared for this painful loss. Please know that Connor is safe, loved, and treasured beyond all imagining. This path of grief is very bumpy, so I pray for angels to help you along until you are able to hold Connor in your loving arms again. Sending prayers, peace, and love to your family.

Darrell Hernandez

December 30, 2014

My condolences to the family. It was an honor working along side him. He was a great an outstanding Seabee.

Ana Niblo

December 30, 2014

It was an honor serving with you in NMCB 40 and NCG 1. You never failed to smile or say hello. I remember your last few days in the navy and how happy you were to start a new life. I can't believe we lost a great person, you will be missed by many. Rest in Peace Connor Tarr.

Jeremy Castro

December 30, 2014

I miss you so much man. I still can believe your gone, you did not deserve this, you had such a bright future. I love you Connor. R.I.P. my good friend. I will never forget you and all your loved ones will meet you again in heaven. Much love, unconditional love Connor. Just knowing you has changed my life for the better.

ROBERT ZIBROWSKI

December 29, 2014

I will not forget all of our good times together. Motivated me through some tough times in the Philippines. And was a great friend. Thank you for the memories brother. My prayers to Kat and the rest of your family. Your smile and kind heart will be truly missed. Love you man! 40 for 40 HOORAH

Robert Alamillo

December 29, 2014

It was truly a Honor and a Privilege To have served with you in afghan, and as always, by your band of brothers in NMCB 40 you will never be forgotten. In your next life, May the sun shine upon your face and the wind always at your back. Fair winds and following seas. You will truly be missed.

Shawn Collins

December 29, 2014

Connor was an awesome guy! I don't think I ever saw him in a bad mood and he was always good and teaching people what he knew. Amazing guy and its a shame that he passed so early. My love goes out to his family in this time of mourning.

Danny Toguchi

December 29, 2014

To my BROTHER, whom I led and served with in 2 hostile environments, and shared a rating with HONOR, I am truly sorry. You are an inspiration for our team. I can not believe this has happened, you will be missed, by all!

Douglas Schmidt

December 28, 2014

I remember when I first met you when you checked into our command. NMCB40. You were a hard charger and a good friend. We went to 29 palms on a K-span project, and I remember me and your riding to UCSB to party it up... And then we were on the Afghanistan deployment together and you were on CSE with me....we had some great times man....always in our prayers and never forgotten.

Zim Abel

December 28, 2014

IN realization I have already given tribute to Connor and I merely needed to say that it is Sunday and talk of chicken fried steak and Sunday Football. In his honor My husband, My Son and Myself are going to aspire to Football Season and just that "Connor Chicken Fried Steak Football Celebration"! I do believe that Connor would like that, don't You? In my previous message I said He wanted nothing more than to rest his head upon his Mother's shoulder to the left. To whisper in the love of his life, her ear. Than to shake his Father's right hand and give a Connor Hug. To all of his Family I give my sincere and open heart for your Loss. They say the good or the Greatest go forward. His mission here of courage and wealth of Heart must have been needed upstairs. Those stairs adorned by a grace only Connor could abide. Thank you for allowing me to share what I already said that learning from someone else is a gift. He did that for ME.

Bob Householder

December 28, 2014

So many heart-felt messages. All happy to have known Conner, and all so sorry for the tragic loss. There really are no words.

Diana Robinson

December 28, 2014

May you RIP Connor. You were taken way too early. My heart aches for your family. Thank you for your service to our country and for being such a great friend to so many. I'm happy that I can say that I knew such a fine human being. Diana Robinson

Sue Delaney

December 27, 2014

Connor thank you for loving Gina so much and recognizing that you wanted to spend the rest of your life with her when you asked for her hand in marriage. Gina was giddy with happiness which made all of us lucky enough to know and
love Gina, Connor's bride to be, so excited as well. Their future was so bright we needed sunglasses just look at a picture of them. The miracle is the love and life they shared; the tragedy is the abrupt end.

Cara Jones

December 27, 2014

Connor, we miss you everyday. You never failed to ask how my day was at work or school, one of the million things we missed about you. Not seeing your camaro in the parking making this reality so real. Dan and I miss our convo about life, family and sports and everything else. CFS "chicken fried steak" Sunday football will even be harder without you. Connor is one competitive, confident, lovable and a man full of dreams. You are truly one of a kind. We love you man. I hope you know how much joy you brought to many many people. You are the man.
"May God bless you, Gina and your family in this time of sorrow".

Ian Lefebvre

December 27, 2014

As I heard the news of Connor and his passing it brought me back to the times I was able to watch Connor play soccer as he was growing up. The soccer community of Vancouver is a tight knit group and you will be missed and remembered by all who has had contact with you Connor. My condolences to the family. I can't imagine the pain that you feel but you have the support of entire community.

Janel Fox (Renner)

December 27, 2014

Oh Connor my sweet friend. My heart breaks for your family. I have such special memories of you and I working side by side at Leonardo's! You were the best dough roller I ever had!! Your smile and laughter filled the entire restaurant! It was hard to be your boss because I just wanted to be your friend....your spirit was contagious and you always were my favorite. I loved hearing the stories about your family. I've never heard a teenage boy speak so nicely about their siblings and their mom. To you they walked on water. You were so proud of your sister and her soccer skills. I always looked forward to working with you! It makes me deeply sad that your life was cut so short. That you will never get to experience being a husband to Gina and the father I I know you wanted to be. You excelled at many things but those two things would have been your highest achievements. You were the best Connor Tarr and I miss you so much buddy!!!!

You ALL are so LOVED.

Michele Harris

December 27, 2014

Prayers and love to all who will be searching for Peace and Healing. May God's Love reach deep into your hearts to wash away the pain of your loss.
Sharing: A Native American Prayer
I give you this one thought to keep -
I am with you still - I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow,
I am the sunlight on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awake in the morning's hush
I am the swift, uplifting rush
of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars at night.
Do not think of me as gone -
I am with you still - in each new dawn.

Rhonda Carpenter

December 26, 2014

R I P Thank You for your service. Prayers for your family

Cindy Lovell

December 26, 2014

So very sorry for your loss. My son's went to high school and play sports with Connor. I was very sadden to hear that he had been taken to soon from us. May you rest in peace Connor. My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family.

Robert Hammel

December 26, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Jeremy Castro

December 26, 2014

Connor I met you at the YMCA. I was working and you were lifting weights in the gym. As soon as we started talkin we hit it off. We had so much in common. Right away I felt like I had another best friend. After that day we hung out all the time, we played soccer, hung out by my pool, went to the gym, played indoor soccer. I look up to you so much for everything you've done and you are everything I want to aspire to be. You are such a caring dude and I know that you are with everyone who loves you. You even let me drive your camaro, only a true friend would do that, and you gave me a pair of navy boots. I will cherish them forever and always have something to remember you by. Your spirit lives on Connor. I love you brother. Until we meet again, Rest in Paradise.

December 26, 2014

I had already given my prayers yet I did wish to offer one more thing. Knowing just through the miracle of life than seeing loss I am grateful for being touched by one so thankful for his life while he lived it.

December 26, 2014

To those ready for another day, ready for packages torn open, Another rendition of "The Christmas Story" and Flick with his tongue on the frozen pole, feasts prepared, family gatherings. I cried openly upon reading about Connor. I could not stop crying. His message will forever be in my heart. He merely wanted to be there for Holiday with his Family. With that smile, that heart and his truth to his Family.His mission in transit to them all. I pray that those reading this can hear my sincere sorrow for he merely just wanted to get HOME. What a life. Be proud. What accomplishments he made. He not only gave of himself to our country but he really LIVED. He sought tough situations and bargained with life. His beautiful fiance will always carry him within her spirit. I am not a family member and please forgive me for being so honest I merely write for I cry inside for all of his family and for his Gina that lost a man of such beauty. I have never written for someone never met. Yet once more may I say, I almost felt as if Connor spoke through Me while I cried my eyes out reading and writing this now. He will forever rest his head upon the left side of his Mother as she says she loves him. Gina will always hear him whisper in her ear of his gratitude of faith in love. I am sorry to all of you for the loss of one so incredible.I guess having my Son his age touched Me so deeply I wanted to send my deepest prayers to all that are in such pain over your loss. I am so sorry. You are all in my prayers.Grace touched him and he gives that back to all of you and his contribution to his country. I thank you for allowing Me to say my true feelings. I am so sorry for you loss. Connor lives within all of those that shall never forget his kindness, his heart, his spirit or how he loved LIFE. If life lost can teach, I learned a valuable lesion sought. Thanks Connor. Keep smiling. Zimi Abel

Ben Kohn

December 25, 2014

I worked alongside your Son in the Navy. So sorry for your loss....he was such a kind person with a big heart. He'll be remembered by so many. My heartfelt condolences.

victor c

December 25, 2014

You were a wonderful person, who showed nothing but dedication and duty to your country. In the southern Philippines during a hard deployment you showed a work ethic like non other! It was a blessing working beside you and I know you will do great things in heaven. God bless you and your family.

Marina Hoffmann

December 25, 2014

I never had the chance to meet you. You must have been a wonderful person after all I heard and read. It is not fair what happened. Who knows. The moment we are born the setting is clear when our last day will be. Only we don't know. All my feelings with your family. RIP

Jayne Wachholz

December 25, 2014

Such a sweet, wonderful, handsome youngman! We love you and will greatly missed! May God continue to shine His favor and Love upon you!

Court Abram

December 25, 2014

Connor Tarr, you always brought the party and the laughs. Everyone felt so included when you were around. We have been sharing stories and laughing lots about the silly memories you gave us. Thank you so much for being such a good friend! We miss you buddy.

Eric Hansen

December 25, 2014

Some of my fondest memories are when Connor and my boys were on the soccer field together. I will always remeber his smile.

December 25, 2014

Some of my fondest memories are the times Connor and my boys were on the soccer field together. I will always remember his smile.

Nechole Addy

December 25, 2014

Rest in paradise, my friend. Your smile and kindness will be greatly missed by all those who were blessed to know you. God bless you and your amazing family.

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