Jarrod Tuite

Tuite, Jarrod JamesSTOUGHTON-Jarrod James Tuite, age 30, passed away on Friday, Jan. 8, 2010, at home in Stoughton, holding the hands of his loving wife, mother, and father. He was born on Jan. 27, 1979, and his his lifelong battle with Gardners Syndrome took his body, but never his spirit. No matter whatever trials and tribulations he encountered, he put aside his own issues for others and always had a smile for everyone. Jarrod accepted his fate on this earth with bravery and courage and never gave up the fight against his disease. His warmth and compassion were known to anyone he met. Jarrod was the ultimate trooper. He had a great sense of humor and took the time to really listen to people. Throughout his short life he made many friends and touched many lives, never ever to be forgotten. Jarrod enjoyed playing volleyball, skiing, hunting, fishing, car racing, and hanging with his buddies. He was employed by North American Mechanical, Inc. Of DeForest. Jarrod was united in marriage to Alicia Vernig on Aug. 10, 2007, in Oregon. His passion for life was his family; the love of his life, his wife, Alicia, and the light of his life, his two year old daughter, Haley. He especially enjoyed their family vacation trips to Massachusetts and the coast. Jarrod was a kind and gentle man who will be dearly missed by all. He is survived by his wife, Alicia; daughter, Haley; mother and stepfather, Suanne and Herbert Garske; father and stepmother, Jim and JoAnn Tuite; grandmother, Joyce Brietzman; second mother and aunt, Terri (Greg) Comstock; brothers, Paul Tuite (Tammy) and Kyle Tuite; sisters, Natalie (Steve) Hellenbrand and Nikki (Jake) Nicholson; stepbrother, Eric Garske; and many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Jarrod was preceded in death by his grandfather, Walter Brietzman; grandparents, Nina and Richard Tuite; and step-grandparents, Don and Barb Vickers. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. ANN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 323 N. Van Buren Street, Stoughton, at 11 a.m., on Wednesday, Jan 13, 2010, with Monsignor Gerard Healy celebrating. A luncheon will be held at the church following the service. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON STOUGHTON FUNERAL HOME, 1358 Hwy. 51, Stoughton, from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 12, with a scripture service at 7 p.m., followed by a time for remembrances, and at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of service on Wednesday . In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Haley E. Tuite Trust Fund at Anchor Bank, 1720 Hwy. 51, Stoughton, WI 53589. Jarrods family would like to thank the UW Hospital Madison B6/6 Oncology nursing staff and the HospiceCare nursing staff for all of their support and care of him during his lifetime. Gunderson StoughtonFuneral & Cremation Center1358 Hwy. 51(608)873-4590www.gundersonfh.com Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Haley E. Tuite Trust Fund at Anchor Bank, 1720 Hwy. 51, Stoughton, WI 53589. Visitation: Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON STOUGHTON FUNERAL HOME, 1358 Hwy. 51, Stoughton, from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 12, with a scripture service at 7 p.m., followed by a time for remembrances, and at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of service on Wednesday . Service: A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. ANN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 323 N. Van Buren Street, Stoughton, at 11 a.m., on Wednesday, Jan 13, 2010, with Monsignor Gerard Healy celebrating. A luncheon will be held at the church following the service.