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Vera uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, December 25, 2025
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Veronika Machnik uploaded photo(s)
Friday, November 28, 2025
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Dear family,
today, November 9th, we made our own farewell in germany for Greg and his dog Molly and sent love and a last goodbye up the sky. My son Aurelius, who turned 8 this year, experienced for the first time what grief and pain feels like after losing someone beloved. We decided to write a message to uncle Greg and Molly by letting ballons fly into heaven. Aurelius, in particular, found comfort and peace in saying goodbye to his great-uncle in this way. The last time we saw him was three months ago in August during our family visit to Vancouver, Washington. Language barriers never stopped Auri and Greg from communicating and building a relationship. Aurelius was Greg's little german teacher, and Greg taught Aurelius some english. The time with Greg was always filled with good conversations, lots of fun and laughter, and so much warmth. The world would be a better place if there were more Gregs on this earth. We miss him terribly and will keep him in our hearts forever. We will never forget our little dog Molly either; she was an angel on four paws. Your family from germany, Veronika, Aurelius, Ursula and Edmund
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LuAnn Aalvik uploaded photo(s)
Monday, November 24, 2025
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There are times in our lives when someone touches us profoundly. For me, that someone was Greg. Although, I didn't realize it at the time.
I met Greg on December 23, 2015, when I walked into the Shoe Mill store, he worked at, in search of an insole my podiatrist sent me on a mission to find. Oddly enough, and I'm pretty sure it was devine intervention, I'd been in this store, Greg's store, many times before. However, on this particular day Greg was there.
I explained to Greg the reason for my visit, to which he obliged, as his eyes glowed a magnificent aqua blue that I had never seen before. I was in awe! The Holy Spirit spoke to me in that moment saying "you need to be a part of this family." I didn't know what that meant...BUT...I do now.
Greg connect Us. All of Us who had the great fortune to cross his path. Greg gave with his whole heart, even when he had little to give himself. Greg loved fully and gave freely. He accepted people where they were, as they were. The " Sugar Effect" as its finest.
I, for one, am a better person for having had him in my life.
I Love You, Sugar.
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Sarah Blair posted a condolence
Saturday, November 22, 2025
He always found out new ways to make firends where ever he whent and he always made us smile no matter what
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Evie Webberley posted a condolence
Monday, November 10, 2025
Greg was such a hoot we all loved him. We enjoyed his company. He will be missed. There will never be another one like him. He was very special! Loved you Greg! Your Friend Evie Webberley
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Evie Webberley posted a condolence
Monday, November 10, 2025
What wonderful memories of him & his family.Him & his brothers sang at our church most every Sabbath. We were honored to have 'em Then the other side of 'em was Laughing & joking, playing tricks on one another. Eating out was a treat The Oregon Grinder was a special Sat.night fun time. We'd cruse the gut on 82 st in Portland, Or. the adults & kids had a great time. Those were the days! We loved the Alvick family.
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Douglas Webberley planted a tree in memory of Gregory Aalvik
Sunday, November 9, 2025
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Veronika Machnik planted a tree in memory of Gregory Aalvik
Sunday, November 9, 2025
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Veronika Machnik uploaded photo(s)
Sunday, November 9, 2025
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Liebe Familie, heute am 9. November 2025 haben wir uns von Greg und seiner Hündin Molly verabschiedet. Aurelius, der jetzt 8 Jahre alt ist, hat das erste mal erlebt wie sich Trauer und Schmerz nach Verlust eines geliebten Menschen anfühlen. Wir beschlossen einen Brief an Onkel Greg und Molly zu schreiben und diese mit Ballons in den Himmel zu schicken. Besonders Aurelius fand großen Trost und Frieden darin sich auf diese Weise von seinem Großonkel zu verabschieden. Wir sahen ihn zuletzt vor drei Monaten im August bei unseren Familienbesuch in Vancouver, Washington. Sprachbarrieren hielten Auri und Greg niemals davon ab auf anderen Wegen miteinander zu kommunizieren und eine Beziehung miteinander aufzubauen. Aurelius war Gregs kleiner Deutschlehrer und andersherum brachte Greg dem Aurelius etwas Englisch bei. Die Zeit mit Greg war geprägt von guten Gesprächen, vielen Späßen und ganz viel Herzlichkeit. Die Welt wäre ein besserer Ort, wenn es mehr Gregs auf dieser Erde gäbe. Wir vermissen ihn schmerzlich und werden ihn für immer in unseren Herzen behalten. Auch die kleine Hündin Molly werden wir niemals vergessen, sie war ein Engel auf 4 Pfoten. Eure Familie aus Deutschland, Veronika, Aurelius, Ursula und Edmund.
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Douglas Webberley posted a condolence
Sunday, November 9, 2025
Growing up with Greg and his brothers and his lovely sister was one of the highlights in my childhood. One of my fawness memories is Greg singing with his brothers on a Sabbath afternoon after church at my parent’s home. As a young man I was so amazed by the gift Greg had and his talent and most of all to count him as my very good friend and I have carried his memory with me through out my adult life and will always continue to.
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Sean Ronning posted a condolence
Friday, November 7, 2025
It seems fair and just to me, that a man I consider to be the salt of the Earth has now become a part of that Earth that he truly enriched, nurtured and loved.
He is by far 'my Bestest Yankee mate' I could ever ask for and this brother from Down Under is now calling upon SO many memories to chase away these tears.
Not being a religious person nowadays, one thing I do believe is that Greg, has entered another chapter within this Universe, one in which, there is no sadness, sickness and death.
I just 'pray' that, come my day, he will recognise me, slap me on the back and guide me to eternal happiness and laughter.
He made us laugh from the first moment he stepped off that boat in Fiji and all we heard was (in typical loud American!!!), "OH MY GOD, HOW BEAUTIFUL!! OH WOW, OH MY!!"
Those following days, everybody, and I mean everybody got 'Greg-orised' by this gentle bear of a man with the dicky knees!! And then, to be witness at the wedding of Greg and beautiful Vera, what a precious gift to be given to people he hardly knew!! Who does that??.....Greg does that!!
Being a tough Cop, who doesn't show much emotion and is always wary of 'new people', I'm not embarrassed to say that on the day Wendy and I left that little island in Fiji, I openly cried when Greg and Vera came to see us off. I couldn't talk, I couldn't see anything through my tears BUT, I will never forget those eyes, his words and our manly 'love you Brother' hug. This, I will cherish forever!!
To all of Greg's family, friends and others, I extend my deepest and heartfelt sympathies to all. To Vera, we love you and wrap our virtual arms around you for those times whenever you feel alone and sad.
Finally, Greg, thank you mate for coming into our lives, for paving the way with your happiness, generosity and love. Walk on Brother Big BearMan, into the Universe (without those dicky knees!!) and thank you for those few precious years of mateship. I know, I promised that we would come and see you one day, that promise remains and I know that you'll be one of the first to be there for me. Catch you later, rest well. I love you brother.
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Matthew (Matt'nin) planted a tree in memory of Gregory Aalvik
Friday, November 7, 2025
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I love you Greg. You always were a breath of fresh air for me. With this tree I know you will continue to spread that fresh air for all who need it . Join in honoring their life - plant a memorial tree
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-Daven planted a tree in memory of Gregory Aalvik
Friday, November 7, 2025
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Friday, November 7, 2025
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Friday, November 7, 2025
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Joe Gilbert posted a condolence
Friday, November 7, 2025
My name is Joe Gilbert. Greg and I went to school together. We were at Wind River Middle School. I was hiding behind the bleachers in the gym. I saw Greg and someone else I can’t remember who, but they were messing around. Greg threw a ball bearing at the glass backboard and it shattered! Needless to say we all spilt!!! At our ten year reunion I said “hey Greg, remember when you threw the bearing at the backboard and shattered it?” I thought he’d seen a ghost because nobody said anything to anyone about what happened. Back in the day, mums was the word!!!! For over 17 years he thought he got away with it, but I was there lol!
RIP my brother
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