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Brandon Scott Dayley

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Brandon Dayley Obituary

Brandon Scott Dayley Resident of Pittsburg Brandon Scott Dayley, 31, passed away Friday, March 28, 2008 in Pittsburg, California. Brandon was a student at Los Medanos and Diablo Valley Colleges, getting ready to transfer to CSU Hayward to pursue a bachelor's degree in Sociology. Born June 23, 1976 in Twin Falls, Idaho, Brandon grew up in Burley, Idaho and moved to California in 1984 with his family. As a youth, Brandon played various sports but found a special love for football in high school. He played for four years with the Alhambra Bulldogs and graduated from Alhambra High School in 1994. He worked for two years before moving to Chico to attend school. Brandon received a mission call from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1998, but incurred a serious car accident which prevented his going. After a long and intense recovery, Brandon received another mission call and served a two-year church mission to Dallas, Texas from 2000 to 2002. When he returned from his mission, he continued to pursue his education. He was employed by Bay Area Scientific. He was a member of the Pittsburg, California Ward. Brandon was well-known as a gregarious man who loved meeting and talking with new people, acquiring knowledge, eating Mexican food, traveling, and spending time with his growing family. He was a beloved son, brother, and uncle. He had a special love and compassion for the homeless, the down-trodden, and people with disabilities. His dream was to work with the victims of head injury, helping them to enjoy a higher quality of life. He is survived by his parents, Larry Dayley of Martinez, California; Marci Dayley of Columbia, Maryland; a sister, Chantel Calder of Columbia Maryland; a brother, Clayton Dayley of Martinez, California; his maternal grandmother, Ann Anderson of White Rocks, Utah; three nephews; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 2, 2008 at the Pittsburg Chapel, 2201 Golf Club Road, Pittsburg, California, 94565 at 11:00 am. A viewing will take place at Oak Park Hills Chapel, 3111 N. Main St., Walnut Creek on Tuesday evening, April 1st from 6 to 8 pm and one-half hour before the funeral on Wednesday. Interment at Pleasant View Cemetery, Burley, ID. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Contra Costa Food Bank. Oak Park Hills Chapel (925) 934-6500

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Published by Contra Costa Times on Apr. 1, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Brandon Dayley

14 Entries

Angela Dawn Elseth

April 17, 2008

I met Brandon about seven years ago through his brother Clayton. My first impression of Brandon was he was a sweet, caring, genuine person. As I got to know Brandon he was excatly that. I love you Brandon. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Wade Beckstead

April 7, 2008

Dayley Family,

I was shocked to hear of the news. My deepest condolences to all of you at this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are in your behalf. May you find peace and feel of God’s love for you.

Hyrum Ernstrom

April 3, 2008

Brandon,

Thank you for being there at my wedding. It meant a lot to have someone there from Martinez.

To Marci and Larry, Chantel and Clayton,

Brandon is an amazing person. Growing up with him I saw his depth and was greatful to be able to call him my friend. To see and hear what he has accomplished is amazing. My prayers are with you and your grief. Always hold on to the promises of eternity.

Amber Cranston

April 2, 2008

Dear Dayley family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sorrowful time. Brandon was such a wonderful guy, and loved by many people. He will be greatly missed. Our hearts go out to you.

Mary Jane Long

April 1, 2008

Dear Dayley family:

I was so sorry to hear of your recent untimely loss.

Brandon was a kind and gentle soul. I will miss seeing him at Los Medanos College. I work in Student Services and he would stop by and chat frequently. He always wore a smile.

May you find comfort in knowing that the thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow and share your loss.

John and Carri Patty

April 1, 2008

We are sorry to hear of your loss. John knew Brandon through church and he said that they were practically brothers. He is devastated to hear about Brandon. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family in this terrible time. Our condolences to the entire family.

Tammy Hodge

April 1, 2008

My heart and thoughts are with all of you. It has been a long road for all of you the past few years and I am so sorry the journey here has been cut short but his journey continues. He will be with many and remembered with love by all who knew him.
Tammy

George Gomez

April 1, 2008

I haven't spoken to Brandon since high school. But he made a lasting impact even after all these years. He was always full of good spirits. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

dorrie fisher (LMC counselor)

April 1, 2008

It is with great sorrow to hear about Brandon. I was his LMC counselor and worked very closely with him for about 5 years. He was working so hard to get to transfer, he had only one class to complete. I enjoyed his humor and his enthusiasum, I will miss him. Brandon, you and your family are in my prayers at this time. I feel that now you are at peace and in God's loving arms. I think about your friendship and will miss you.

Jason Judkins

April 1, 2008

Brandon, you have had one of the most adventurous lives I have known. I am glad that I was part of it. I will miss you dearly, and I know that your next stop will be full of peace, love, and comfort.

Michele Leitner

April 1, 2008

Dear Dayley Family,

My heart mourns with you at this time of Brandon's passing. He was a beautiful person who loved life. Over the years, he has been a special friend to me. I will miss him. He always made me laugh with his frankness and honest insight into life's matters. For now, I will hold on to all the wonderful memories that I have. I believe that I will see Brandon again one day and that he will greet me with the same excitement he always has. I will keep your family in my prayers during this difficult time.

Love,

Lindy Wille

April 1, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time.

Los Medanos College Foundation

Carri Patty

April 1, 2008

To the Dayley Family-
I am really sorry to hear of your loss. My husband John said that he is just dumbfounded to hear about Brandon's recent death. I had only talked to Brandon once on the phone after his accident when he called to talk to his "brother" as he referred to John. I was confused as I had never met him in person, but knew of him. I know that John is the only son of his family and didn't know why someone was asking for his brother. John said that Brandon liked to be funny and was just a close friend of his. I wish that I would have gotten to know him. We want to send our condolences as we have recently moved to Utah. We wish your family well as we know this is a tough time in your lives and in many others. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

The staff of Magleby's Oak Park Hills Chapel

March 31, 2008

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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