Garr's much too early demise still stings.   And passing through Seattle recently, I  wish I knew if he was buried in cemetery or scattered ashes.  Think of him often.
Phil M

I am so very sorry for your loss!  Garr was an amazing person and I had the pleasure of knowing both him and his wife Grace! Many thanks for the laughs and sending good thoughts and prayers! 
Christopher Ragan

Garr was a wonderful friend, particularly in my Singapore expatriate days;  he and Grace and "the boys" were a big presence in the country.  Running with the H3, trekking and mountain climbing in the Himalayas together, continuing to get together for dinner in Seattle when passing through...and as he liked to say...."...on and on and on."

I remember most his sense of humor and it makes me smile to think of Garr and his "...leech stick"  (A small stick he carried during  a rainy season 3 week climb in Nepal when the leeches were out...supposedly his stick magically repelled them.)  Classic Garr-humor.

I miss him, what more can I say.

I just learned of Garr's passing and wanted Lynn and Cara to know how sad that makes me.  He was such a wonderful person and important in my college experience.  I loved him and his family and know how much he will be missed.   Katie Sweeney Smith

I met Garr at GMOO  (General Motors Overseas Operations) in New York in 1972 before my first Overseas assignment which was to Argentina. He was so gracious in taking me out to dinner before my flight and easing my mind on what to expect. Subsequently, I worked with Garr for many years from our EMD Engineering Department.  He was always a gentleman and pleasure to work with. He will be missed.


Garr was one of the most fascinating people we have ever met. Here is a short list of memories:
Co- coaching Boxball soccer
Night adventures with our boys and flashlights
Babysitting Ryan, Warren, Bill, Matt, Nick and Eric
His famous chili with mostly beans and pasta
His referring to Grace as “My Dear”
His Dancing Shrimp story
His reaction to Grace buying a Persian rug at an auction , he wasn’t happy
He was a wonderful man who loved his family and we were so happy to have called him our friend. Miss you Garr.

I am so sorry to hear of Garr's passing. He was such a wonderful friend and always a delight to be with. Whenever I wanted to plan a sailing trip, he was the first person I always asked to join in. I have many fond memories of spending time with Garr. He will be sorely missed. I am sorry for your loss - he was a great man and a wonderful teacher.

- Dana Yaffee

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Garr Andrews Youngren

June 9, 1943 – September 16, 2022

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