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Bill Wheeler posted a condolence
Monday, May 6, 2024
I am just going to write this one long run on sentence as that is the way it is in my memory. I first met Tara in Mindy Vislay's driveway with Johnny Howard and we started hanging out, I introduced her to some of my friends and we all became basically inseparable for those 3,4,5 years of hanging at my parents house when they would go to Florida for like 2 months, the white house, Sherry Howard's, stealing pumpkins to carve with Paul and Sandy, hanging out in their basement with Brian and Bud, camping at Blumm's, climbing trees in dodge 5, numerous movies ( I slept through most of them) Tara's house on Richardson - cards and New Years parties and just general get togethers. There are more thing than I can say that I remember but am glad we were together for. I am truly sad that I did not make it to the UP prior to this tragedy. I was up just Saturday and Sunday and spent time with Brian and Paul and Sandy and Dave all. There was much I wanted to say but my voice would not allow me to speak - Your loss is monumental and my heart is broken for you all. Tara enriched everyone's life and I am glad to have been a small part of her story and to have met all of you along the way. I will miss Tara always.
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Thursday, February 8, 2024
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Dein junges Herz hat aufgehört zu schlagen.
So plötzlich und unfassbar früh.
Was wir fühlen kann mit Worten niemand sagen.
Vergessen werden wir Dich nie.
Ein Engel soll Dich begleiten.
Susanne und Mike,
Waldberg/Germany
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Susanne and Mike, Waldberg, Germany purchased flowers
Thursday, February 8, 2024
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Susanne and Mike, Waldberg, Germany
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Susanne and Mike, Waldberg, Germany planted a tree in memory of Tara Gluski
Thursday, February 8, 2024
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Gary and Sue Gates planted a tree in memory of Tara Gluski
Monday, February 5, 2024
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With deepest sympathies, we celebrate Taras life. She was an avid lover of nature so we plant this tree in her memory. Love, Gary and Sue Gates Join in honoring their life - plant a memorial tree
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Sheri Miglio posted a symbolic gesture
Monday, February 5, 2024
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Jay Demagall uploaded photo(s)
Friday, February 2, 2024
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Tara was such an amazing person. I had the great honor of sharing a friendship with her over the past 25 years. She was such a rare soul; and adventerous spirit who was connected to the earth, and loved by her amazing family, friends and co-workers. She was a leader of women and men, and interacted with humans and nature with such ease.
I was fortunate to share many trail miles, countless bag nights (sleeping in the woods), and endless campfires with her. We spent weeks toiling away on Isle Royal; camped in -20 below weather in FYAO (freeze your ass off) in the Adirondaks; traveled Ireland together and hiked the Wicklow Way and visited the Hill of Tara. (She said I was invited because the pubs would only let women in to drink if a man was with them).
She was a life long friends that I will dearly miss.
Tara sent me and our friend Amy (trail name Yam), a text on the day she passed away. I want to share it here, because it shows her great love for the woods, the winter, and her adventure mates. It gives me great comfort knowing she was doing what she loved even on her last day.
"I was in an off grid cabin this past weekend in the Highlands about 25 miles west of Marquette. We got about 30 inches of snow Friday and Saturday. Headed back out shortly to spend the weekend in a backcountry yurt with a couple of girlfriends, 5 miles from the car. Looking forward to skiing with a pack through tons of fresh snow!
I fucking love Winter!"
My deepest condolences to Dave, Scott, Paul, Sandy, brother Brian and the thousands of people that were fortunate enough to have known her. She lived an amazing life, and was happy and was loved.
Goodbye my friend.
Buddha Bear
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Tom St. John posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Just wow. About an hour ago I thought of Tara. I haven't been in contact with her and her friends from Michigan since the late 1990s when we frequented a hiking website TheBackpacker.Com, and as I'm not on social media I have lost track of all of my old hiking friends. It is with my deepest sympathies that I just became aware of her passing, and I believe it was more than fate that led me to remember her and for me to do an internet search just because. I believe she lived near Livonia, MI back then. Some great times with the backpacking groups and Tara was always a powerhouse of hiking energy and so fun to be around. My condolences to her family and friends. Tom St. John / Buddur / W PA
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Rosemary Plourde posted a condolence
Monday, January 29, 2024
Tara - an absolutely delightful woman. So willing to share her knowledge to help others gain a love of the outdoors. I met her through BOW and always, always enjoyed her classes, her enthusiasm. The world has lost a beautiful soul....
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Jennifer, Zach, Nick, Leonard and Tamsen Fields planted a tree in memory of Tara Gluski
Saturday, January 27, 2024
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Katy Settecerri uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, January 25, 2024
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There are so many memories with Tara! We had a lot of fun back in the day that’s for sure. She was the kind of friend I wish everyone could have, always there for me no matter what without judgement. When I think of Tara, I will smile and hope she’s having wonderful adventures up there!
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Sharon Pitz posted a condolence
Thursday, January 25, 2024
Tara was an amazing person who will be missed so much. She always had a smile on her face and always ready to do whatever was needed. Prayers and hugs to you and your family during this time of grief.
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Krysta Seder uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, January 25, 2024
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I can't say I knew Tara well. And, I'm sure she wouldn't remember me by name. I met her at several BOW events and ran into her on a hike to Mosquito Beach once. But that was all it took for me to have fond memories of Tara. She was such a beautiful, joyful person with a kind spirit. Someone, that when you met, you just automatically knew she had huge heart.
We built a snow shelter one year, with very little snow. We ended up sleeping in tents instead. It was a fridgid February night. This was far outside of my comfort zone - I hate to be cold, especially my feet. Tara taught me so much that day. She exuded confidence, shared her experiences and some of her tricks-of-the-trade, including some particularly helpful hints about winter camping as a woman. She had a way of making everyone feel comfortable and seemed to give a piece of her confidence to each of us in the group that night. To her, it may have been just 'another winter camping experience', but to me, it was a life changing event. I wish I could thank her for that.
I have continued my BOW journey with so much of her wisdom in mind. I wish I could have had more encounters with her. She had so much to share and seemed to thoroughly enjoy doing so. I will honor her memory by passing down what she taught me and continuing to encourage other woman to get out there. I think she would appreciate that.
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Katy Settecerri posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
I have so many memories of growing up with Tara I don’t even know where to start. So many trips to Tally Hall and Boneventure, countless sleepovers and making crafts. And how can I ever forget the photo shoot we had with our beloved cabbage patch kids?! I still have those pictures and they make me smile every time I look at them. Although we fell out of contact after high school, we recently caught back up through instagram and I got to see all of her wonderful adventures and the beauty of the UP. I am sending thoughts and prayers to her entire family. My heart breaks for you and I hope God provides comfort and peace to you.
Love,
Katy (Kuhn) Settecerri
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Michelle Douglas uploaded photo(s)
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
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I could add so many pictures, like so many. Your footprint on this world leaves a legacy of kindness, wisdom, commitment, passion and then some. Many struggle to find the words, because to everyone it was unique. Tara brought that out in everyone. She was, and forever will be what I strive to be moving forward making a difference in paths I cross. She always knew what to say. I trusted her with anything from deeply personal to what do you think, how would you handle it. Forever my go to, forever in my heart. So much heartfelt thoughts and prayers to Dave, Paul & Sandy, Brian, and her tribe of many!❤️
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Carole Touchinski posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
We shared a passion for Presque Isle. Her thoughts, ideas and leadership regarding this gem of Marquette will be missed. Our community lost a champion. I love the statement from the family to simply get out and do the things she loved. This is truly a way to remember her legacy of leadership and community building. My love to all. Carole Touchinski, Presque Isle Committee.
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Sherry Coxen{Howard} posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Tara, You are family to me. When I bought my first house, you moved in with me and helped me so much with Whitney. Your family became such an extended family also. Your dad, Paul, crawled through the attic and fixed the electric in that old house and also repaired what he could help with at the house to keep us girls safe. Your mom, Sandy, helped us dig flower beds and get plants for them. Your brother, Brian, helped repair the walls in that house as we removed the old wallpaper. My brothers and I went to your parents house for Christmas because our parents were in Florida. You and I did pretty much everything together. We drifted apart in life and I did not know how to find you. My heart is broken that this is the way we are reconnecting. Especially to read that you continued on with your amazing love and awesomeness. I love you my friend. You are going to be missed by many. Soar high in heaven. love Sherry Howard-Coxen
A Memorial Tree was planted for Tara Gluski
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
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Sheri Miglio posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
I will miss Tara's energy, her kindness and integrity. She was a busy person helping many people. This didn't stop her from really engaging with you as if you were the most important person to her. She was so kind to my son and empathetic. I knew her best from 906 AT coaching and my son a participant. We shared a love of Dunkin Donuts, standing in line for the "Peach Truck" , and the love of the outdoors and the U.P. I have some limitations due to health concerns but Tara lovingly and generously worked with with me, accepting what I could offer. A dream is to backpack Isle Royale and Tara advised me on a good route that was doable and offered her gear if I needed it. Writing this is extremely heart wrenching as the reality is I will never again see her beautiful smile and wonderful self and I just don't want that to be so. I thank her especially for the kindness and attention she showed my son Will.
Will and I are newer here and don't have family and to us, Tara was family. My condolences to all who loved her and called her a friend or, family. Tara, I will always make a peach pie and dedicate it for you ❤️ "Where there's a Will, there's a way". Tara, you made a lasting impact in mine and Wills life and we truly loved you.
