Tara Ashley Rieger, 34, a resident of Blue Springs, MO passed away Monday, August 22, 2022. She was born July 22, 1988 to Paul and Sharyl (Blackman) Rieger in Harvey, IL.Tara received her Bachelors of Arts degree from the Art Institute of Colorado in Denver, CO. She was a materials manager for KC Hardscapes in Kansas City, MO. Tara was a beautiful daughter, sister, and friend to all of us. Her beauty, smile, and humor were larger than life. Tara’s creativity was evident in her love of art and painting. She loved all animals, especially her dog Inky and cat Emily. When she was at home relaxing, she loved to watch movies and reality shows.
Survived by her mother, Sharyl Blackman and Pierre Lorea of Stevensville, MT; father, Paul Rieger and wife Bea of Littleton, CO; brother, Dean Rieger of Denver, CO; several aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
A memorial service will be held 12:00 p.m. Saturday, August 27, 2022 at Meyers Funeral Chapel, 1600 W. Main St, Blue Springs, MO. The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Art School KC – Local Art School that is working to bring art to the community for people of all ages and abilities.
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Any photos of Tara may be sent to [email protected]
Memories of Tara and words of comfort for her family may be shared at meyersfuneralchapel.com.
I remember how fun loving Tara was as a young girl in Girl Scouts. Always smiling and laughing. Sheryl and Dean joined us at summer camp and Tara was such a good friend to everyone. My condolences to you all.
Debbie Dooley
I am so sorry for your loss. She was a kind you lady, who always when the family got together tried to make sure everyone was ok. I remember a few times I would disappear, and she would come to see if I was ok. She had an energy about her that made you smile. Your family is in my thoughts.
Dean, I am very sorry to hear of the loss of your sweet sister, Tara. What a beautiful and talented person she must have been. Her life was cut way too short!
I really adore and admire Tara so MUCH. I will never forget when I got my cat, thanks to her mom, Sharyl talking me into it and I brought my kitty to their work.
Tara spent the entire time with Cherne holding him and keeping him comfortable while I was getting a service.
I knew my kitty was in beautiful and loving hands.
God speed Tara and may He bless you and keep you precious beauty.
I’m saddened to hear of Tara’s passing. My thoughts are with all who loved her. Tara was a high school classmate of mine. I’ve always thought she was beautiful inside and out.
She was a beautiful girl with a great sense of humor. Very blessed to have known her.
I am shocked and saddened to find out about Tara’s passing, my heart aches for her family. She was such a beautiful girl and so sweet!! I’m so sorry!! Praying for God to give comfort and share his love for Tara with her family.
My Dear friend Sharyl
My heart goes out to you and your family Tara was a beautiful woman. I have many precious memories of our kids playing together. I wish I could take away your pain. You are in my thoughts and prayers and especially my heart. I’m so very sorry for your loss.
Love you
June DiMare
Sharyl and Dean
Sheldon and I were so sad to hear about Tara’s passing
There are no words to express how devastating this is your family
Our thoughts are with you at this time
Tara’s life was a blessing
With love. Susan and Sheldon
I miss you so much already and am so lost without my amazing sweet girl and best friend. I’ll love you more than you’ll ever know T.
Sharing in your sadness as you remember Tara. May the sorrow you feel in your hearts lighten by the love that surrounds you.
With love, Albert and Delia Silva
Paul, I am so very sorry for your loss. God will help you through this. Blessed are they that mourn; for they shall be comforted. Matthew 5:4. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. God please in the name of our Lord Jesus bless this family and comfort them from their sorrow.
We are deeply sorry for your loss Sharyl and Dean! Tara a beautiful star and brilliant light always with us and shining.
I was privileged to have known Tara, and considered her a friend and kindred spirit. Her brilliant smile and loving nature I will always remember.
Tara was such a bright light and creative spirit. As a young girl, she filled my two years in Kansas City with lots of laughter and love. One of my fondest memories was when she dared me to jump off the high board at the swimming pool. It was both terrifying and exhilarating. I will always remember Tara’s moxy and how she got me out of my comfort zone that day.
Tara was a beautiful soul, she was full of so much life and love! She was one of the kindest people I’ve ever met! It was a blessing to know her, She will be truly missed!
I am still at such a loss for words…
Tara had such a beautiful spirit, was so funny, loving, and kind. She was incredibly talented and beautiful.
Such a bright light that has gone far too soon. My heart breaks with this devastating loss.
I was so blessed to know her and call her friend.
My deepest condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to her family and all who loved her.
Fly high angel! you are incredibly missed!
Aime
Dear Riegers and all,
Our hearts and prayers are with you this day, and in coming days, as you grieve beautiful Tara. Through our daughter, Blair, we have come to know Tara’s brother Dean, and have grown to love him so very much. Also to parents Sharyl and Paul, we extend our deepest condolences for the loss of Tara and pray the family finds peace and comfort in coming weeks and months.
Blessings to all.
Marian & Gary Carpenter
Our sincere condolences Paul, Bea , family and all who knew Tara. May you all find peace with her passing as she enters into a new world of forever peacefulness.
Tara
My worst nightmare came true as I’ve lost you. My daily & my best friend who shared with me every detail and more. Life will never be as it was and I will marinate in your memory/memories for the rest of my years.
I’ll never forget the day you were born.
I heard screaming in the distance.
The nurse said you hear that? That’s yours.
I always said that I had no shock value left as you challenged me in many ways.
My biggest fear was to lose you.
You had said before you didn’t know what you would do if you ever lost me. For that I am thankful as I am stronger and can bear the pain more.
I really wished you could have seen the beauty and talent that everyone who knew you could see so clearly. You struggled hard with that.
As I received terrible news about my brother earlier, I hadn’t heard from you in several hours and was hoping that you weren’t going to be my bad news. We were always so in sync. Knowing what the other was thinking or about to say.
Literally texting and calling each other at the same time.
I knew in my gut that you had to be gone.
I am so very thankful that you visited with us just one month ago on your Birthday.
My heart hurts.
I was told you will visit me in my dreams. Now if I can only fall asleep.
I will cherish you all the days of my life holding on to your precious memory
Tara Ashley Rieger. 07/22/1988-08/22/2022♥️
Sharyl,
I’m so very, very sorry to learn of Tara’s passing. I was looking for someone that I knew had passed and by chance I recognized Tara’s name and began reading. Once I saw your and Paul’s names, I knew it was her.
She grew up to be a such a beautiful young lady. I’m sure she was incredibly talented with a flare and zeal for life as I remember her to have.
I hope you’re doing well under the circumstances and you feel her sweet presence all the days of your life. I will be praying for you and your healing. Again, my sincere condolences.