Jarad loved almost all sports and played them well. With Duke guiding him, he was successful at whatever he played, especially baseball. Jarad always had a ball in his hand, whether inside or outside, didn’t matter, he was going to play.
Jarad was a young man who loved his family and excelled in sports. He loved his dogs Henry and Harry and they loved him. Jarad graduated from L.D. Bell High School and Northwestern Oklahoma State University where he played baseball. He treasured the time on the baseball field and his team members were family. The years playing college baseball were some of his most cherished memories.
His greatest accomplishment was becoming a father. Jarad and soul mate Blake have two beautiful children, Harlan and Raiden. Their time with Jarad was far too short, but Harlan and Raiden got to know Jarad and loved him so much. Through purposeful family efforts, Harlan and Raiden will always know how much there dad loved them.
Jarad was loved deeply by his family and his friends enjoyed being around him. His smile and laugh made everyone feel better. When he entered a room, you knew it. Jarad was always up for fun.
Jarad’s life showed all of us that struggles in life happen but love of family and friends carry us all through dark times. Never forget to show Grace and Mercy and love and kindness.
Thank you to everyone for reaching out and sharing your love and memories and for the support you have given to the family.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Jarad’s honor to Brain and Behavior Research Foundation, 747 Third Avenue, 33rd floor New York, NY 10017; bbrfoundation.org, 646-681-4888