[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 123 (Monday, July 25, 2022)]
[Senate]
[Page S3637]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                      REMEMBERING JARED DON RICKER

 Mr. CRAPO. Mr. President, I honor Jared Don Ricker, of 
Caldwell, ID, who passed away unexpectedly on June 12, 2022, at the far 
too young age of 42. He is deeply missed by his family and many friends 
and remembered as a wonderful man, great father, kind listener, and fun 
companion.
  I came to know of Jared through two of his three brothers, Bryan and 
Cameron, who have both served as members of my staff. Bryan represented 
me as a regional director for southwest Idaho. Cameron is chief clerk 
of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, a 
position he served in when I was chairman of the committee. I extend my 
deep condolences to Jared's many loved ones, who include his wife 
Brianna Lynn and four children: Jackson Don, Brice Laney, Campbell Zoe, 
and Collins Bree. My prayers for God's comfort are also with Jared's 
parents, Don and Peggy, as they mourn the loss of their son, Jared's 
other brother, Chase, and Jared's many other family members and 
friends.
  Jared, who was born on February 8, 1980, and graduated from Nampa 
High School, was a fellow Eagle Scout. He shared this proud achievement 
with his son, Jackson. Jared also served a mission for the Church of 
Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Columbus, OH. After returning from 
his mission, he met and married the love of his life Bri, and they made 
a beautiful family together. He earned his associate degree in 
multimedia and worked with his employer of 15 years, Iliad Media Group, 
as the IT director and supporting engineer.
  Jared shared his love and laughs generously with his family, friends, 
coworkers, and all those who were blessed to be a part of his life. He 
was a fun-loving and deeply caring father, husband, son, brother, 
uncle, son-in-law, brother-in-law, and friend. He loved his children 
dearly, their passions and talents, and he loved serving others, 
sharing the gospel and making connections. His obituary movingly notes, 
``He showed his love by filling your soul and your belly . . . Jared 
almost always had a smile on his face. Everyone was a friend to him. He 
left anyone he met a better person.'' Those who knew him recall his 
kindness, generosity, and humor. Jared is remembered as a great 
listener with a heart of gold.
  We are so fortunate to have had Jared's light glow so brightly in our 
world. My heart goes out to all those who loved him, as we honor his 
life, mourn his loss, and cherish his loving memory.

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