Sean Michael Belgarde was born on June 7, 1986, in Oregon City, Oregon. He passed away peacefully in his sleep on the morning of August 4th, 2018, in Oregon City, Oregon, leaving behind a legacy of kindness and love. He was a devoted husband to Cassandra and a loving father to his two sons, Samuel and Levi. Sean also leaves behind his twin brother, Jeremy, and his mother, Julie.
Sean attended Molalla High School where he played and loved the game of Football. Here he also met his future wife Cassandra in 2001. After high school he got his CDL and worked tirelessly for TP Freight Lines out of Portland, Oregon. In 2015, he and his wife Cassandra bought a house in Clatskanie, Oregon where they wanted to raise their family. After moving to Clatskanie, Sean got on at Northwest Energetic Services hauling Tannerite and explosives to jobsites and assisting with the "Blasting". He later got on at Weyerhaeuser as a log truck driver and loved his company, often putting in a ton of overtime to provide for his family.
Sean was known for his warm heart and generous spirit. He never saw anyone as less than himself and was always ready to lend a helping hand. He took pride in helping people on the street and was full of empathy, often showing a nurse-like side to him. His love for people was evident in the way he made everyone feel like a friend. He was funny and charismatic, known as the life of the party.
Sean had a passion for wakeboarding and cherished his time spent at Lake Billy Chinook, where he wished for his ashes to be spread. He loved spending time at his family cabin there, creating countless memories with loved ones. His favorite holiday was Christmas, and he loved going all out to celebrate. He was a protector and the strong hand of his family, always ensuring their safety and happiness. He gave his life to Jesus Christ in the summer of 2013 at Foothills Church in Molalla, Oregon.
His memorial was held at his mother's home on the Nehalem River in Jewell, Oregon. Sean's memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew him. His legacy of kindness, friendship, and unwavering love for his family will continue to inspire those he left behind.
Husband, Father, Son, Twin and Friend.
Resting forever in the arms of our Savior Jesus Christ.