Body found in Garden City identified as previously missing man

Tristen White, 27, went missing while working on a cabin near Bear Lake. His body was found in Garden City on Tuesday.

Tristen White, 27, went missing while working on a cabin near Bear Lake. His body was found in Garden City on Tuesday. (Family photo)


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GARDEN CITY, Rich County — A body found Tuesday was identified Saturday as a man who had previously been reported missing, 27-year-old Tristen White.

White was last seen on the evening of Jan. 28 at the Bear Lake Motor Lodge. The Rich County Sheriff's Office conducted many searches throughout the town, Bear Lake and in nearby areas.

At approximately 12 p.m. Tuesday, a body was found in Garden City, Chief Deputy Jared Johnson said in a press release. On Saturday, the Rich County Sheriff's Office confirmed the man was White.

The Rich County Sheriff's Office said the investigation into his cause of death is ongoing.

A GoFundMe* for White said he was "a fun-loving and caring young man with a free spirit who lifted everyone's mood with his goofiness and warmth. He was a very good friend who always gave back. We are all devastated by his sudden loss and miss him greatly."

*KSL.com does not assure that the money deposited to the account will be applied for the benefit of the persons named as beneficiaries. If you are considering a deposit to the account, you should consult your own advisers and otherwise proceed at your own risk.

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Sicily Stanton is a web producer on the news team at KSL.com.
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