Jared

September 19, 1982

A little late but still beloved...sorry Jared. It took me some time to put these together today too. I must have really fell of the band wagon at the end of the pregnancy...

Dad

When Jared was about 5 or so, one of my friends wonderd, : do ya think he'll ever grow into those ears?" They seem to fit fine now. How 'bout the quote of all quotes offered by Jared when Gideon was born, "I feel like my brain is in the shape of a heart" Ah, a tender and rare man he is. How bout the time Jared lowered Gideon from the balcony in the rope harness- super Melvin, ouch! Jared thought the Merit badge book said lower someone from a substantial height. It actually said sufficient height. Jared went from pesky punk to trusted right hand man in Mr. Middlemiss video class. Jared's film work - what can I say? From deeply moving to hilarious, he did a little of each.

Mom

I remember as if it were happening now looking down at my little five day old son, limp with fever and so tiny. We took him to the emergency room and they gave him an x-ray and a spinal tap. It was clear that he had pneumonia, though a moderately serious case, one that had a good prognosis. Tiny little needles were stuck into his tiny veins and he laid there in the NCU bed. After three draining days we brought Jared home. Life became very precious to us.

When I took Jared to get his kindergarden shots, he was well prepared by me, with my lecture on relaxing and encouragement that he could do it! He was so stoic during the shot and picked out his sticker and his balloon. Everyone was so proud of him and he was especially proud and relieved. We had not driven far when a loud pop sounded in the back seat. A moment later, Jared was reducd to a rush of weeping. All the control he put forth during the shots was undone by the sudden and violent loss of the balloon.

Sarah

ahhhhh Jarie. The best memories I have with Jarie are when he lived with us in Lehi on a couple different occasions. I always loved having him around. He introduced me to Nickel Creek and touched my life in a thousand million different ways. The best memory, though, is traveling down to Coachella with Jarie doos. Me and Katie took my truck and Jared drove his car (he bought from Camille). We stayed in Indio together and spent an entire full day at the concerts. Jarie, you are forever the funny and smart. I want to be like you!

Hannah

Highschool can be an awkward and rough few years. You made it all worth it. I am so glad you forgave me for what I said in Jr High, I am still working on forgiving myself! You welcomed me in to your circle of friends. We would go to Moonstone instead of class on a regular basis. We would hit up Smug's for lunch. We would complain about listening to Mr Russell in Limited. I think I ditched class more that year than I went. Still, I call you now and then when I am driving in the car. You answer and you are working, yet you always make time for me. Thanks for being who you are Jarie, stay that way forever.

Miriam

My fondest memories of Jared are during a few poignant times in my life.

The first time was Sophmore year, Jared was a Senior. We would go days without showering or washing our hair. I'm not sure why...I think Jared convinced me it was more important to get sleep between early morning seminary and school than to address personal hygiene. Plus, we grew up in Humboldt - a few days without a shower was NOTHING. I have learned since, but Lynn, I apologize if he has retained any of those habits. We would go climbing, I would listen to him talk about girls til the wee hours of the morning, we drove around in the 'blue light', the name for the VW Jetta, coined by the Dane - Lasse - and we built that awesome climbing wall. Too many good memories. He took me on my first date when I turned 16 too. Mom gave us money to go somewhere nice but he talked me into Subway and a movie instead.

The second time was my first year in Utah. Jared (and Gideon did too but this is Jared's post) would get up at 5 in the morning on Saturday and drive me to work. We would long board the canyon in the middle of the night, eat pancakes with ice cream and bananas afterward, and he was just the best brother ever. I am jealous that I don't have them to myself anymore but I am more happy that they have brought beautiful girls into the family!! Jared has alway been so giving and generous. There is no way I could ever repay him for all he has done. Except that I funded that whole climbing wall project...hmmm, so I guess that makes us even! Ha ha. Love ya Jerry.

p.s. you still owe me a barbie bro. i haven't forgotten.

Gideon

We used to play Kick the Can one summer when I was. It was exclusive to that summer for some reason, but we played enough to last us all for years. Jared was always suiting up in some camo outfit and discovering tunnels and paths through the blackberry bushes. I remember one time playing at night and being on Jared's team. We had hid in Nancy's yard, our neighbor, behind a bush. We heard Naomi, probably eight or nine, timidly scanning the yard as she looked for us. When we realized she was coming right toward us, Jared pulled from his pocket a secret weapon -- one that can wreak havoc in the darkness. Jared flicked a switch and I heard a high pitched ringing that slowly disappeared as he raised it above the bush, calling out to Naomi. With the push of a button the entire yard was illuminated for a fraction of a second, giving me enough light to see that Jared had been carrying around a big ol' camera flash Naomi had looked toward Jared's voice and became temporarily, but totally blinded. Jared and I bolted, leaving Naomi writhing with her hands over her eyes and screaming, "Ja-RED-uh! That's not fair!"

And so Jared masterminded the greatest Kick the Can victory known to Glen street. If Jared only knew how many more times he would set one of those things off in people's faces.

Naomi

Jared was always so much older than me but he has always been so creative- musical and crafty. Unfortunately one thing I remember is when I had a Hanson Brothers CD and I loved it!!! But Jared smashed it along with my Space Jam CD for one of those creative projects. I was very tragic and I think thats why I have remembered that. Jared and I went to North Carolina and Florida for Thanksgiving a few years ago. We got stuck in Las Vegas for a night without extra clothes, internet or much food. We walked the strip and had so much fun spending time together. In the past few years, Jared has been such a great brother letting me stay at his apartment and always offering anything he has when I came down to Utah to visit. He has shared his photography with me as well as his other creativity. I love that Jared brought Lynn into the family. She is so fun. I love that both of you are so happy. Love you. Naomi

Bethany

i dont have any childhood memories of jared since i wasnt born, but i remember when he came back from his mission and we were in the family room and i was sitting right next to him and i started petting his face and he turned to me and said "bethany, what are you doing??? you dont have to touch me to make sure i am really home....". needless to say i was really embarrassed......