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Kristie Gareis
In Memory of
Kristie Mae
Gareis (Grimes)
1951 - 2016
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The lighting of a Memorial Candle not only provides a gesture of sympathy and support to the immediate family during their time of need but also provides the gift of extending the Book of Memories for future generations.

A teachers touch

The memories I have of 7th Grade Geography class with Mrs. Gareis, can only be memories of joy and happiness. As I look back at the pain in the butt I was in her class, I realize how lucky I am to have such an inspirational teacher. Mrs. Gareis pushed me to realize that I could be more then just a clown. Although she could have easily given up on me she decided to work with me and show me the potential I had. One of my fondest memories of school came from her class. As a joke I signed up for the Geography Bee, no doubt to make some sort of mockery of the contest. Instead of vilifying me or banning me from making a fool out of her class, she said 5 words to me. "I dare you to win". Those words told me that she believed in me, that if I would dare to give an effort that I could do anything. I won the Bee. I truly credit a large percentage of my success to this wonderful woman who decided to kick me in my rear instead of allowing me to fail. You will be missed! Ryan Fierro
Posted by Ryan Fierro
Monday June 13, 2016 at 3:14 am
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