Neal Van Wieringen died May 6, 2012. He was 32.

He was born Nov. 8, 1979. He is remembered as an extreme athlete, a skier who loved to “catch air.” He worked at Recycle Sports in San Francisco where customers appreciated his worth and sense of humor.

He is survived by parents Steve and Janet Van Wieringen; sisters Desiree and Danelle; brother Kevin; brothers-in-law Lance and Casey; and numerous relatives in Washington.

A memorial service is planned for 4 p.m. Thursday, May 17, at the Enumclaw Veterans of Foreign Wars hall. All friends and family are encouraged to attend and share memories.