Tributes are pouring in for a 20-year-old Puyallup welder who was killed in a workplace accident.
Isaac Rainer died Sunday, March 15, in an industrial accident, according to his obituary. A cause of death was not given.
A welder and millwright for an industrial fabricator, Rainer was known for far more than his trade. Loved ones described him as someone who brought energy and laughter into every room and never hesitated to show up for the people he cared about.
“If you knew Isaac, then you know that he was larger than life, the funniest person in any room, and loved his family more than anything,” his sister Aurora wrote in a GoFundMe created to support the family.
The fundraiser, which has raised more than $20,000 as of Friday, March 20, aims to help cover funeral expenses and ease the financial burden as the family navigates the sudden loss.
“Losing him has left an unimaginable hole in our family’s hearts,” Aurora wrote. “During this incredibly difficult time, we are trying to honor his memory while also facing the unexpected costs that come with laying him to rest.”
Rainer, born April 5, 2005, was the oldest of four siblings and is survived by his parents, Patrick and Kayla Rainer, his siblings Aurora, Scott, and Avalon, and his fiancé, Kylee Brown. He is also survived by his grandparents and a large extended family, according to his memorial.
Outside of work, Isaac loved the outdoors and spent his time fishing, hunting, dirt biking, and doing anything that got him outside and moving.
His impact stretched beyond family and friends into the local wrestling community, where he was also remembered in a public tribute.
“Last night we were informed of a tragic loss in the Cruiser Wrestling Club and PCJWL community with the passing of Isaac Rainer,” the Sumner/Bonney Lake Jr. Panthers Wrestling Club wrote. “Isaac was a hardworking, ambitious young man, who was well-liked by everyone who knew him.”
Organizers of the fundraiser said the support from the community has already meant a great deal, but the road ahead remains difficult.
“Any contribution, no matter the amount, will help ease the financial burden during this time,” Aurora wrote. “If you’re unable to donate, please share this page and keep our family in your thoughts and prayers.”
A celebration of Rainer’s life is scheduled for 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 24, at the Colville Fairgrounds AG Trade Center.
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