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Tim Gadler posted a condolence
Saturday, June 4, 2022
Colin, it's been 10-1/2 years since you died, and more than a year since your sister died. You would have been 37 years old today. We miss and love you both so very much. We hope you are together now and we'll all be together someday again. Love forever, Dad
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Staff at Crown Memorial Center posted a condolence
Monday, January 1, 2001
Our sincere condolences.
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Layla posted a condolence
Monday, January 1, 2001
You'll be missed buddy. We'll shred at hood for you this Winter. RIP my friend.
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Corrina posted a condolence
Monday, January 1, 2001
Colin, I wish that I could have known you longer and better. You made my life better, if even for a short time. You introduced me to friends that I would have never known; you brought up ideas in conversation that I would have never thought of; you brought me to places I would have never gone. You are loved and missed greatly.
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The Geoghegans posted a condolence
Monday, January 1, 2001
Colin will live on in our hearts. His family and friends are in our thoughts and prayers.
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Johnny Steele posted a condolence
Monday, January 1, 2001
I will miss you so much bra! I was lucky to call you a friend and will never forget you or the time we got to laugh, live and spend together.
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Johnny Steele posted a condolence
Monday, January 1, 2001
I will miss you so much bra! I was lucky to call you a friend and will never forget you or the time we got to laugh, live and spend together.
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Aly posted a condolence
Monday, January 1, 2001
Colin, you will be missed. You were a warm, caring, funny guy, and your presence will be missed.
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Sarah posted a condolence
Monday, January 1, 2001
Gonna miss you, Colin. You were a great shred, awesome entertainer, and an even better friend.
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Chris Buehler posted a condolence
Monday, January 1, 2001
Colin, You had an unbelievable talent to make people laugh and a creativity to the way you looked at the world that many people didn't understand. Your moral compass was not only seen in the way that you looked at the world politically, but was also clearly evident to all you had relationships with. I will forever cherish our time together in ASB class at Lakeridge and the time we spent our freshman year at college. Rest in peace brother.
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Bobby McManus posted a condolence
Monday, January 1, 2001
Colin, I am so shocked you are no longer with us-I still can't believe it and will have a very difficult time coming to grips with you not being around anymore- you were such a unique and wonderful friend, so jolly and laid back - never taking life too seriously- that is what I loved about you - the times we spent when we first met at age 8 as young kids and the fact that we got to reconnect these last 3 years and share many fun and special times I will be forever grateful for and we are all so lucky to have had you in our lives for the time you were here with us buddy
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nate posted a condolence
Monday, January 1, 2001
Gadman, you've made me laugh so hard so many times. You are so unique and a joy to be around. I'm lucky to of had you as a friend. I'll never forget the times we had. Get some well deserved peace
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Katie McManus posted a condolence
Monday, January 1, 2001
Colin....I love you like a brother and always will. I enjoyed every moment we've shared...especially the laughs. To me, you will always be that little boy ditching guitar lessons and twiddling your thumbs. I can truly say, you were one of a kind, I love and miss you dearly. xoxo
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Anonymous posted a condolence
Monday, January 1, 2001
Our second son, who always made us smile who never had to ask for a meal, you knew we would gladly set out another plate and had an extra bed and blanket when you were tired. So many memories.... so many chuckles. Your safe Colin, and at peace. I wish we could have given you one last hug!.
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Shelly M. posted a condolence
Monday, January 1, 2001
You were always such a joy to be around and I will miss your presence.
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Dylan posted a condolence
Monday, January 1, 2001
Colin may their be an air guitar big enough for you up there. You will be missed.
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a peer from high school posted a condolence
Monday, January 1, 2001
Rest peacefully, Colin. Thinking about you and your family.
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Davis posted a condolence
Monday, January 1, 2001
Wow, I'm quite shocked and saddened to hear of Colin's passing. I didn't know him well, but he was always a fun-spirited individual.
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Anonymous posted a condolence
Monday, January 1, 2001
You were full of life, warmth and happiness and spread that onto everyone around you. You will be greatly missed by all who ever had the fortune of meeting you. Be at peace, friend. Miss you.
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Morgan Schwartz-Dale posted a condolence
Monday, January 1, 2001
Colin, from the early days of skating with all the boys, to riding at hood and on to Spanish class at UO, you brightened the room around you with intelligence, humor and wit. You always held a unique and encouraging outlook on all things big, small and in between. I'm saddened that the world is now without your one of a kindness, it will forever be missed. My thoughts are with your sister and the rest of your family. Rest in peace my brother. I hope youve found a nice mountain to yourself.
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Anonymous posted a condolence
Monday, January 1, 2001
I'm so very sorry I didn't get a chance to know you better at school this year. We're all feeling the loss.
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Brett McConnell posted a condolence
Monday, January 1, 2001
Colin was a wonderful guy and I'm so glad I got to spend time with him playing music, discussing and seeing Phish together, and just having a laugh. I really wish I spent more time with him in the last couple of years. He will be greatly missed.
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Amber posted a condolence
Monday, January 1, 2001
In our short three year friendship you had a great impact in my life. Because of you I felt empowered enough to take a trip into the heart of the desert and I cherish that experience so much. Thank you, Colin. I'll miss you.
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Joel and Pat Stevens posted a condolence
Monday, January 1, 2001
Our hearts go out to Colin's family. May they find peace in their happy memories of him.
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Sue Graham Moyer and family posted a condolence
Monday, January 1, 2001
Colin, you will leave a void in the family that can never be replaced. You will always have a special place in all of our hearts. It breaks my heart that you left us too soon, but I know that you are up in Heaven with some of our other family members, and that you are looking down on all of us. We love you Colin.
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Sean Sorenson. posted a condolence
Monday, January 1, 2001
I knew you to be thoughtful,kind and wise beyond your years. You may have moved on but the love you gave to your family and friends will remain.
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Anonymous posted a condolence
Monday, January 1, 2001
Colin, you were such a warm and including person, always cracking jokes and making the people around you laugh. You were so giving and had such a wonderful sense of humor and unique perspective on the world. You always had something interesting to say and always made others feel welcome. It's truly heartbreaking that you are no longer with us. I hope you are at peace. You will be missed.
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Kathryn Graham posted a condolence
Monday, January 1, 2001
Will greatly miss my super cool cousin -- his music recommendations, appreciation of the nuances of life and his great love for his family. I have no doubt that his unique spirit lives on with all of us and (as my 9 yr old daughter said), those in heaven are happier to be able to hear him play guitar. Be at peace, Colin.
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Elly posted a condolence
Monday, January 1, 2001
Colin you are finally at peace know. I pray for Meg and your parents that they find some peace of there own as they lost their only son and brother. You will truly be missed by many, but the ocean's tide is no longer crashing around you in chaos. You have found your peace, may those around you find some comfort in that. Mental illness is close to my heart and family, know you fought the good fight. Peace, love, and comfort to all.
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Scot, Elana, Maddie & Callie posted a condolence
Monday, January 1, 2001
Colin, you were such a special young man! You touched all those who knew you, and remain loved and cherished by so many. May you have peace, joy, comfort and rest for eternity. We will never forget you.
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aunt jan posted a condolence
Monday, January 1, 2001
Our sadness is immense. You were adored by your family and friends. Rest in peace dear Colin and vaya con Dios. Aunt Jan, Chris, Kate and Car
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Jim Noonan posted a condolence
Monday, January 1, 2001
Our condolences to Kathy, Tim and the entire Gadler family. May Colin rest in peace.
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An MHSP Patroller posted a condolence
Monday, January 1, 2001
My condolences to the family, I hope your sister Meg and family find peace in knowing you are in the arms of the Lord. You have many friends that will miss you, you were loved.
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Rick and MaryJean Williams posted a condolence
Monday, January 1, 2001
Warmest condolences Meg, Jim and to Meg's family. How sad to lose a brother, and such a young one. All the best in your grief and memories.
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Rhoda and Wade posted a condolence
Monday, January 1, 2001
Our thoughts have been and will continue to be with your family sndhope they will remember the happy times.
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Gina Malamphy posted a condolence
Monday, January 1, 2001
I am so sorry for the loss of a son and brother. May Colin rest in peace.
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Bruce Bennett/Aurora Aviation posted a condolence
Monday, January 1, 2001
Our condolences and respects. As Billy Joel sang; "only the good die young"
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J.P. Mosser posted a condolence
Monday, January 1, 2001
My thoughts go out to Colins family. I was able to see him ski on the mountain play his guitar and try and surf behind our boat. Colin was a soft spoken genuine person that enjoyed living and rippin on the hill. He was great to ski with and it is unfortunate for the world to lose a great person. Rest in peace Colin and you will me greatly missed, and I will be thinking about you on the hill.
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Anonymous posted a condolence
Monday, January 1, 2001
Alix Henry - My prayers go out to Colins friends and family. I only knew Colin briefly from the mountain, but what a wonderful impression he made. I imagine he's on that untouched powder field forever. You will be missed!
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Bonnie Lynch & John Roshell posted a condolence
Monday, January 1, 2001
Peace and comfort to your family, and much love from us.
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Carey MacNaughton posted a condolence
Monday, January 1, 2001
We offer our support and love. Malcolm was so devoted to Colin and the last time we saw him here we enjoyed him very much. With aloha, Carey, Dan, Lanakila and Danny MacNaughton
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Erin McBride posted a condolence
Monday, January 1, 2001
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family...
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Sarah Barclay posted a condolence
Monday, January 1, 2001
I am at a loss for words....you were my favorite kid to babysit. Every time my children leave a plastic bug in the cupboard I think of you. I will miss you greatly. Peace.
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Arne Soderman posted a condolence
Monday, January 1, 2001
You made the Men Against Rape/Allies Against Rape Culture meetings so much better Colin. I can still see your smile. We'll miss you Colin.
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Barnard/Blackwells posted a condolence
Monday, January 1, 2001
Our families hearts and strength go out to you.....we wish you peace
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Mage Baltes posted a condolence
Monday, January 1, 2001
You were always ready to be involved, and eager to join in on any type of event. You were a positive, upbeat person whenever I saw you.
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Adam Cain posted a condolence
Monday, January 1, 2001
Colin, wish I'd known you longer - you enjoyed life to the fullest and will be sorely missed. Thanks for playing guitar with me and hope you're jamming in the afterlife!
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Peggy posted a condolence
Monday, January 1, 2001
Dear Colin, I don't know why you're gone now. I don't know why it has to be when you're so young. I can't understand why this has happened to you. To you, of all people... you have such innocence about you. You have the purest heart of anyone I've ever met. I mean that entirely, without circumstance. You had my back in such an effortless way. Most of all, you always stood up for what you believed in without thinking twice of how it would make anyone react, or of how it might make people think of you. I saw you. I saw the core that you laid out in the most free way, the most open way. I saw all the beauty that you had to offer. You didn't even have to try, Colin. Your presence was an enriching addition that I was always so happy to get to experience. I meant it when I said I love everything you say. I meant it when I told you how unique I thought you were. I really saw you. I want you to know that. More than that, I want everyone to know what an amazing person you were. I'm trying hard not to focus on the sad parts.. the parts that say you're gone. I want to celebrate you, your life, who you were. I love you. I loved you from the day I met you. You were wholesome, pure, real, of substance, genuine, kind, not to mention just hilarious. I'm so sorry that you're gone. I hate that you're gone. It doesn't feel real. Colin, know that people love you. Please know. We hold you in such high regard. And you've set the bar very high when it comes to quality friends. I will miss you dearly, and you will live on inside me and I know inside others forever. I mean it. Forever. Wu-Tang 2007 bra.
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Eisele family posted a condolence
Monday, January 1, 2001
I'll never forget the first day Cory & I met you, it was at LOUM, your first day together at preschool. You made quite an impression in your little blazer. It's makes me smile today. You will forever be in our hearts.
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The Linnemann's posted a condolence
Monday, January 1, 2001
Peace and love from our family to you and yours.
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Bob McManus Sr. posted a condolence
Monday, January 1, 2001
Colin, You played at our home everyday after grade school with Bobby and then grew up in the blink of an eye you were a great kid and a great person as an adult. I fell as if we have lost part of our family, and very sad to hear the news. You will be greatly missed in our hearts. My Deepest Sympathy to your family. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.Bob Sr.
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Matt, Lindsey, Connor & Wiley posted a condolence
Monday, January 1, 2001
Colin, you were the brother we never had. We will always cherish the wonderful years of great memories our families had together. You were the most gentle, kind and funny guy we knew. You will be missed deeply but we know you will remain in our hearts forever. May your soul be at rest and god bless you. Love you always!
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anon & from DSG #675 posted a condolence
Monday, January 1, 2001
Didn't know you very well at all, Colin. It sounds like you lived a great life for what cards you were dealt. Mental illness is terrible. It's difficult in many ways and so hard to overcome. It sounds like your perspective was beautifully unique. Reading all these things about you makes me somewhat angry... many good people suffer throughout their lives... it is so unfair but it is what gives them perspective and makes them so compassionate. Thank you for touching so many lives and accomplishing more than most anyone I have ever met. I'm sorry I couldn't have made you a new and close friend... we weren't given the time for such. But knowing these little things about you and feeling sorrow because of your death has given me more perspective to learn for. Congratulations on all you achieved. RIP.
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Anonymous posted a condolence
Monday, January 1, 2001
I love you. I miss you. You will forever be a bright star in my life.
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Anonymous posted a condolence
Monday, January 1, 2001
It is a month today. I still can't believe you are gone.
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Bruce Ellison posted a condolence
Monday, January 1, 2001
We Ellisons were all fond of Colin. He was such a considerate guy, and he was a great skier. I remember trying to keep up with him and Kirk one day at Skibowl but I had to let them go. He had one of the finest powder runs I saw that day between upper Dogleg and the Upper lift, just soaring through the woods. I took a couple of photos of him jumping off a cliff. He landed on a rock, seriously damaging his ski, but he didn’t have a fit about it at all. He just chalked it up to experience. He was mellow like that.
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Emilio Trampuz, Mountain High Snowsport Club posted a condolence
Monday, January 1, 2001
Colin, we will always remember you for telling the best joke on the Mountain High weekend bus trip to Leavenworth, WA, where we skied at Mission Ridge and Stevens Pass. Also, when you dressed up as a scuba diver at a Halloween party. We'll also remember you as a recreational PACRAT ski racer in the winter of 2007/2008. So much fun, so little time!
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Terry Swan posted a condolence
Monday, January 1, 2001
Only met you on the Leavenworth ski bus - but felt your warm and compassionate spirit. As a mother with children only slightly older, I grieve for your family and friends and feel blessed to have met you.
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Susan Romany Hodnot posted a condolence
Monday, January 1, 2001
Wishing you and your family deep peace.
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Anonymous posted a condolence
Monday, January 1, 2001
How can you be gone when I see you and feel you everywhere?
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Anonymous posted a condolence
Monday, January 1, 2001
I miss you terribly and think of you often. I’ve been feeling upset that I didn’t talk to you more after I left. I worry about the day when I return to Portland and won’t be able to hang out with you. I almost called you for thanksgiving and for some reason didn’t. I’m not sure if time heals all wounds, because I’m still extremely sad that you’re gone. I do cherish every moment we had together and all the memories we had. I remember the first time we met was several days before you left to study in Argentina. Before you left to study abroad I made you an awesome card and we shared a black and mild. I just miss you and as the post above state’s “ How can you be gone when I see you and feel you everywhere†feels true for me. Yet life is not the same without you,I miss you. Deepest condolence to your family.
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Anonymous posted a condolence
Monday, January 1, 2001
Another summer coming to an end. Two words: short sands.
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Your family posted a condolence
Monday, January 1, 2001
This is our 5th Christmas without you. We miss you and love you so much and wish you peace. Our hearts are so empty without you....
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Julie Simko Insley posted a condolence
Monday, January 1, 2001
Rest easy, Colin. I knew your father back when you were just a bright twinkle in his eye. God be with your family.
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unknown posted a condolence
Monday, January 1, 2001
RIP. Think about you every single day. My heart ACHES.
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