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Brent Bottjen Obituary
46, of Tempe, AZ passed away on January 13, 2010. Survived by father, Leland Bottjen and his wife, Debra; brothers Robin & wife Kathy; Jeffery and wife Karen; sister Joy Egeberg and husband Bill. Beloved by two generations of nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by our loving mother, Darleen Bottjen. Brent's beautiful voice and amazing laugh now join hers in the heavenly chorus. Services were held at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Mesa, AZ.
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Eric Holdaway
January 13, 2011
Hard to believe it's been a whole year. I miss you, my friend.
Jeff Bottjen
January 13, 2011
I miss you buddy.
Jeff Bottjen
January 13, 2011
One year ago today I had the privilege of being at your side while you decided it was time to go home. I am still amazed at how brave you were and the strength you showed by waiting for us to get there. I miss you more than people would know. I am proud that you were my brother and accepted me for being me. I love you. Tell mom Hi!
Jason Bottjen
January 13, 2011
It has been a whole year... It is hard to believe. I think of you often and miss you everyday! There is comfort in knowing you are with Grandma. We love you Uncle Brent!!
Emily Bottjen
September 29, 2010
Happy Birthday, my dear Uncle Brent. I love you and miss you every day. Whenever I lear laughter that fills an entire room, I smile and am reminded of you. Your laugh could bring light to the darkest heart.
Kathy Bottjen
September 29, 2010
Today would be Brent's birthday. Take a friend to a movie and save the ticket stub, and write that person's name on it. We found hundreds of ticket stubs that Brent had written the names of the people he went with, some dating back to the 80's. What a funny, quirky, sweet, Brent-like thing to do!!
andy lerohl
June 23, 2010
sorry for the typo Brent!!!
Andy Lerohl
June 23, 2010
I too was at LBI w/ Brett in '83. He was a delight to be around...always there to listen, always transparent. Always...I remember you. It's only one part of your legacy. Now you SEE Jesus!!!
Robin McLain
February 18, 2010
Brent my friend, I will miss you! Thank you for being my friend for so many years. Robin
Emily Bottjen
February 2, 2010
I will always love and miss my Uncle Brent. He is a light in the life of everyone who knew him. It was impossible to be around him and hear his infectious laugh without laughing and smiling yourself. Love you Brent.
Eric Litynski
January 30, 2010
I went to LBI with Brent and I will alway remember his great sense of humor, his love of music and wonderful tenor voice, and most of all his kind, caring, and generous spirit. He was a friend to so many and he was always smiling. He will be missed. I regret that I never had a chance to spend time with him again since college. My condolences to his family.
Gwen Pfingsten
January 29, 2010
Brent will be missed. He was my youth leader in high school and sang at my wedding 13 years ago. I will miss him terribly. I know he is loving being in heaven with his mother and their wonderful voices singing joyfully for God.
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