This week, we lost a kind soul, as husband, father, son, and brother Galen Stagner has unexpectedly passed away. Survived by his wife Nina Asay and their beautiful 1.5 year old Logan, this fundraiser aims to raise enough to cover the costs of cremation, a plaque at Skylawn Memorial in San Mateo, CA where Logan and family can visit, and a trip for Nina and Logan to travel to Death Valley to scatter his ashes.
Galen was a sweet and kind-hearted artist with an insatiable love for music, Star Trek, and his Nike Cortezes. He loved his family deeply and beamed with pride for being Logan’s father.
I have set the goal amount for $20K* to additionally help Nina cover any additional time off, self-care, and childcare as well as mental health support she and Logan may need during a tremendously difficult time.
Updates regarding a memorial or any other plans will be provided here as I learn them.
*Though originally set at $15K, the funeral costs come to $14K. I have increased the total funding goal to $20K.