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Branden James Atherton

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Branden Atherton Obituary

Child of God, called home to be with his heavenly Father and Savior on his 24th birthday Oct. 16, 2005. Beloved son of Patti and Jim Atherton. Cherished brother of Katie Atherton. Branden will be deeply missed by Andrea, the love of his life. Loving grandson of Thusnelda and the late Walter Richards and Beverly and the late William Atherton. Branden will be deeply missed by his entire family and his many friends.

Visitation Fri., Oct. 21 at ELMBROOK CHURCH, 777 S. Barker Rd., Brookfield, from 3:00-5:30 PM. The Service will be celebrated at 5:30 PM. Private burial Highland Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Branden's name may be made to the UW-Eau Claire Music Dept.

Known by many, loved by all.

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel from Oct. 19 to Oct. 21, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Branden Atherton

30 Entries

Sarah Kervin

November 7, 2005

As a woodwind in the Chi-Hi marching band i was lucky enough to have gotten to know Branden well. He was without a doubt one of the sweetest, hardest working, and most loved people I have ever known. I considered him a mentor and his death has left an ache deep within me, but even with that I cannot know how you must feel. Please know that he will forever be a guiding light to me and many others even as he was in life. I hope that i can make him proud and wish you the most sincere apologies i can send. He was an amazing man and i consider myself priviledged to have known him.

Megan Austin

November 4, 2005

To Branden's family and the Chi-Hi family...

I am currently a student teacher in the Richmond, VA, area and your loss hits close to home since he, too, was completing his student teaching when the accident took place. I cannot imagine your grief -- my prayers are with you and everyone in the Chi-Hi area! May you find peace and comfort during this troubled time.

Rob Stoiber

October 25, 2005

Atherton Family:

My thoughts and prayers go out to you in this time of grief. As a fellow saxophone player and Waukesha West alum, I remember the music and laughs we shared in both jazz band and wind ensemble. Branden was a good friend and he will be greatly missed.

Jess Beasley

October 24, 2005

May our thoughts and prayers be with you in your time of loss. Only imagin the band that heaven will now have.

Jess & Jillian Beasley

("97")

Carrie Gaulke

October 23, 2005

Your family is in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Your son was a wonderful person and I feel truly blessed that I was able to have him in my life.

Erica Wilczek

October 23, 2005

Atherton Family,

I am a student at Chi-Hi.I play the flute and trombone. Whether it was in Marching Band or Jazz Band I enjoyed being taught by Mr.Atherton. He would have made an awesome teacher.He made a difference in my life. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

God Bless,

Erica Wilczek

John Andersen

October 23, 2005

Dear Mr. and Mrs Atherton: We did not know your son but my daughters Megen and Kristin are both Alumni of the Chi Hi Marching Cardinals. My wife Kathy and I are Music Dept alumni of UW Eau Claire. Kathy teaches band at Cadott. I taught band at Arkansaw, WI and New Auburn WI. Our best wishes are with you during this most difficult time. We can assure you that Brandon was well respected both at UW Eau Claire and at Chi HI. God Bless

sara kuphal

October 23, 2005

all my sympothy goes out to all of you guys. i could not imagine what would have happened if it had happend to us at eisenhower... all of us wear a braclet in honor of all of you.

Lyria Palas

October 22, 2005

Mr.and Mrs. Atherton,

Branden was so well respected as a dedicated student teacher and friend to our Chippewa Falls marching band members. Our son, Ben is a 10th grade alto sax player and came home often this fall talking of Mr. Atherton. Our sincere wishes are that you can find peace in knowing that your son made a positive difference in so many young people's lives.

Peace.

Lyria Palas and Rick Magyar

Louis and Tricia Messina

October 22, 2005

Dear Jim and Patti,

Branden brought joy everwhere he went. His smile showed God's Love always.

May Christ comfort you as he promises.

Love Lou

Kathy Bowe

October 21, 2005

I am a member of the staff of Chippewa Falls High School. I am very saddened by Branden's death. I feel blessed to have known him and watched him help so many of our fine students. Branden was a great person and all of us at Chi High will miss him. You have my deepest sympathy. God bless you and your family.

Roxanne Brazin

October 21, 2005

Patti, Jim and Katie,

Our deepest sympathies go out to you for your family’s loss with the passing of Branden. We are old neighbors of yours from Howlett Lane and remember all of the good times growing up together sharing our back yards. My parents still live in the same house and we will always remember our times together. His loss is a tragedy and our thoughts and prayers go out to you.

With much love, Linda, John, Sarah and Roxanne Brazin

Linda Downey

October 21, 2005

To Brandon's family and friends:

My daughter is in the Chi-Hi music department on the choral side of things. We pray daily for your comfort in the loss of Brandon. May God comfort you and help you in this difficult time.

A Mom of a UWEC Music Education Alumni

October 21, 2005

Deepest condolences. Peace in the thought that Branden is with Him.

John 3:16

"Each of us must release the hand of one we love, into the Hand of One we have not seen"

Lindsay Graham

October 21, 2005

Lindsay Graham

Jean Schliesmann

October 21, 2005

To the Atherton Family,

May loving memories bring you comfort and peace at this time of sorrow. Please find comfort in knowing just how many, many young lives your son/brother has touched in Chippewa Falls. Our whole town mourns for him, but are also comforted by the fact that they and

their children where blessed and enriched by knowing this wonderful young man. My freshamn daughter, Sarah, will forever remember Branden, as will others. Our hearts ache, and our prayers are with you. God Bless, and God Speed. Sarah loves you Branden.

Jean

Julie Krarup

October 21, 2005

To the Atherton Family,

My deepest sympathies are with you at this time. My being a CFMA music parent I only met Branden a few times at the meetings and the very first meeting we had he had told us about making sure the milk caps were clean before being place in the box for him to count. As with them sitting there over the summer you can imagine the smell. He will truely be missed by the students, as my daughter has called him her keyboard buddy in her Modern Music Tech class. He was a great asset to our music department. So know that our prayers are with you and your family at this time of need.

Chris and Mark Kail

October 20, 2005

Patti and Jim- It's impossible to find the right words, and so we can only try to offer a moment of comfort in this time of incredible loss. We remember so well Branden's sweet smile and the happy times he and Mitchell spent playing with the other boys so long ago. Our thoughts are with you all. Chris and Mark Kail

Steve and Debbie Schneider and Family

October 20, 2005

Our Dearest Jim and Patti:

I believe that God searched the entire world and chose you two to be Brandon's parents, because there were many things God wanted him to learn that only you could teach him, the most important of which was a love for Jesus Christ his Savior. Take comfort in the fact that you taught him well. Sooner than we would have liked, the Lord in His wisdom called Brandon home. 'In the blink of an eye' Brandon was with his Lord in all of Heaven's glory. Praise God!, who fulfilled His promise to Brandon; a promise that one day will be fulfilled to all who believe. I pray that as you struggle through these most difficult times that you would experience God's peace, comfort and hope through your faith and also through your brothers and sisters in Christ who strive to surround you with their love.

Jenny Conerton

October 20, 2005

Jim,Patti and Katie..

My heart is just breaking for you.I wish I could wrap my arms around each of you right now to comfort you through this terrible tragedy. God truly blessed your family with such an amazing son/brother.He was such an inspiration to all. I will always remember him as we shared some good times and great laughs.. Thinking of you always..

Jenny

Jeri Barry

October 20, 2005

Dear Patti and Family;

I cant tell you how sorry I am to hear about your loss. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and that I am only sorry I didnt get to know Branden while I had the chance. He sounds like an incredible,talented boy who was loved by many. It is my hope that your memories of all that was good about Branden help comfort you during this terrible and difficult time.

Love;

Jeri, Steve, Kevin and Chris Barry

Jeri Barry

October 20, 2005

Dear Patti and Family;

I cant tell you how sorry I am to hear about your loss. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and that I am only sorry I didnt get to know Branden while I had the chance. He sounds like and incredible,talented boy who was loved by many It is my hope that your memories of all that was good about Branden help comfort you during this terrible and difficult time.

Love;

Jeri, Steve, Kevin and Chris Barry

Jane Stromwall

October 20, 2005

Dearest Patti, Jim and Katie,

Our deepest thoughts and prayers are with you all..

Love the Stromwalls

Dennis & Kristine Polsen

October 19, 2005

Patti and Jim,

We are so sorry to hear of your tragic loss. You and your entire family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Kyle Richards

October 19, 2005

I will never forget you Branden. I couldn't ask for a better cousin. You were like a brother to me. Your music will live on forever in my heart.

Suzanne Kroll

October 19, 2005

To the Atherton Family, Jim, Patti and Katie....my deepest sympathies go out to you at this devastating time in your lives. Branden was an incredible kid. I will always remember his quiet and charming personality and the way his smile could light up a room. Over my high school years and even after....he was like a little brother....and he had no quams about teasing me like one. He will be missed so much by everyone whose life he touched....he will be especially missed by me. All my love to all of you. He is indeed with his savior now.

Amorelle Lucas

October 19, 2005

I will always remember Branden as the sweet blonde haired boy who used to love to make popcorn with me and watch "Fox and the Hound".

I have always enjoyed receiving updates on what Branden was doing.

He will be greatly missed.

I will cherish my memories of Branden.

Tom & Anne Atherton

October 19, 2005

It is an honor to be allowed the privilege of walking through this difficult time with you. Our thoughts, prayers, hearts, and tears are with you. May the God of everlasting love and kindness hold you ever so much closer to Him forever.

Linda Hansen

October 19, 2005

Dear Patti and Jim:

You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God grant you peace, knowing that Branden has gone on to eternal life in a better place.

Linda

Sam Edwinson

October 19, 2005

My thoughts and prayers are with Branden's family and friends. I have so many good memories with Branden, one of my best friends and saxophone partner from high school. What a shame we have lost him, but at least it was while doing something that he truely loved.

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