Memories of Jared: October 2014

Friday, October 31, 2014

Memory of Kate (Ferrell) Asbury

Hello to the family/parents of Jared Badger,

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I was in the MTC with Elder Badger, one of 3 of us learning Lithuanian, I was Sister Ferrell back then. He was very bright as you know, and yes, I was amazed at how he learned the language, though I never saw him study it. L I hope he finds peace and happiness where he is now, and I hope that you have peace in your hearts through this tragedy. It gets easier with time.

Best Wishes,

Kate

Wednesday, October 29, 2014

Pictures courtesy of Terry Crowe

Terry, Jared, Ben and Dan hiking the Y

Jared pushing a rock

Jared, Kelli, Ben, Dan and BreAn

Jared, Terry and Elise in Moab

Pictures courtesy of Scott Overholser

Memory of Aaron Nelson

Hello,

I just wanted to share this photo. Jared and I served together in the summer of 1997 in Kaunas, Lithuania. It was a fantastic summer - we were "on a roll" - teaching and baptizing at a pace that hadn't been seen there in a long time. I suppose it goes without saying that Jared had a huge role in that success.

I wasn't called as a Lithuanian speaking missionary (I started speaking Russian and added Lithuanian after a few months in country). Jared was, without question, the most knowledgeable Lithuanian speaker in the mission - and he was always happy to help explain things to a novice.

My condolences for your loss.

Memory of Angie Poulsen

Just this past August I had the pleasure of meeting Jared in Portland, Oregon for the Hood to Coast Race. He was in our van and one of the 13 runners on our team. I only knew him for 2 days, but in that short time I was blessed to have the opportunity to see him for the kind, intelligent, thoughtful and funny individual that he was. It was a delight to get to spend a little time with him and he talked fondly of his family, his time in Lithuania, at BYU and other travel experiences. Though I barely knew him, we were so saddened to learn of his passing. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

Angie Poulsen