BRENNAN JOSEPH DEKEERSGIETER - BURLINGTON - Brennan Joseph Dekeersgieter, 26, of Burlington, passed away on March 2, 2013. Brennan was born on April 13, 1986, in Miami, Fla. Brennan is survived by his father, Robert Dekeersgieter; his mother, Margery Keasler; and siblings, Caitlin and Colin Dekeersgieter. Brennan was a man of extremes who thrived most on the summit of a mountain or in the sea. He slept under the biggest skies, swam in the bluest oceans, and poached the perfect "pow-pow." Brennan let nothing stop him from doing what he loved. In his continual search for thrills, he led a complete and fulfilling life, leaving behind a farreaching and indelible love. He traveled through South America and Europe. In 2006, Brennan left Vermont to attend college in Lake Tahoe, Nev., tapping into an enduring entrepreneurial spirit. As a team manager at Tahoe Free Ride Company he touched the lives of his youth snowboard team, building in them not only the skill and strength they needed to perform, but an enthusiastic adoration for snowboarding that only he could convey. Friends and family meant everything to Brennan; he always bragged about his friends and family instead of bragging about his many adventures and tasks conquered. He was a warrior and a known miracle to his community in the east and the west. A service to celebrate Brennan's life will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, March 8, 2013, at the First Congregational Church of Essex Junction, 39 Main St., Essex Junction. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Brennan Joseph Dekeersgieter Memorial Fund.
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May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Eeckhout Nadine
Family
February 27, 2023
Brennan you will never be forgotten and will forever be missed. I hope you're partying away up there with Eric!!
Alexis Herberg
Friend
February 27, 2023
May your hearts still be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you remember Brennan's beautiful life well lived. I remember Brennan as a child, he had an unstoppable spirit! :)
Myra Franklin
Friend
February 28, 2021
It has only been a year, but I often think of Brennan. His photo is my book mark. When I am puzzled by my latest students, I imagine how Brennan, young as he was when we were together each school day, solved many social problems with grace, humor and occasionally by stubborn protest. I will never forget him. His too short life was a tribute to the measure of his strong and vibrant character. He is one of only a few of my charges who was wise beyond his years. I know he helped the unfortunate and brought joy to many. May you the parents somehow find peace in your great sorrow. This is a path no parent should have to walk.
Jean Ellen Sausville
March 19, 2014
I had the pleasure of attending school with Brennan and those memories I will never forget! He touched so many lives and will be greatly missed! My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time.
Anita
March 22, 2013
I met Brennan briefly and what a sweet kid he seemed to be. My heart breaks for all of you. May he rest with beautiful peacefulness.
Laurs Tranghese
March 20, 2013
Margery, Please know that I am keeping you and your kids in my thoughts and in my heart. I am so sorry for the loss of Brennan and what must be unimaginable sorrow. We are keeping you all in our daily thoughts and prayers.
Tracie Spencer
March 15, 2013
Dearest Margery, My heart aches for you and your family. I know how deeply and honestly you love your children. Know that you are in our hearts and prayers. Know that Brennan will always be with us. We are so very, very sorry for your loss.
Erin, Chris and Moira
March 14, 2013
Margery, I have no words to help you with you in this time of massive saddness and loss. I know you love your kids more than anything and I cannot imagine your pain. My thoughts are with you, Colin and Caitlin.
Katie B
March 12, 2013
Dear Margery, Caitlin and family. Our hearts break for you. We are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. With deepest condolences, Jenny and Madison Davis.
March 10, 2013
Marjery, Caitlin, and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. We were not able to attend the service today, but you are very much in our thoughts. With sincere sympathy,
Debra, Bill, Alan & Clara Gottesman
March 8, 2013
je bent voor altijd in onze gedachten.
Kelly Dekeersgieter
March 8, 2013
We are very sorry for your loss!
Timber Lane Pediatrics
March 8, 2013
I didn't know Brennan and have only met most of the family but am a friend of Colin's who spoke to me about his brother. I am so saddened by the news of your loss. Take care. Kathy Fox
March 8, 2013
Dearest Margery, Colin, Caitlin and family, I am so very sorry to learn that Brennan has passed. Please know that we are all thinking of you, sharing your tears, and sending you love and light. Xoxox
Michele Rose Asch
March 7, 2013
Je zal altijd in onze gedachten zijn
Nico Dekeersgieter
March 7, 2013
my god must of needed another angel by his side,im so sorry for your loss he was such an amazing and energenic soul my blessing go out to margorie and brennans sister and brother and his dad robair i know they are in deepest sorrow over the loss of there sibling and no words on earth can ease the pain but please do remember his energy and enthusiasm and brillance his body may of departed but his soul will remain to watch over,so again my deepest condolances to the family of a man that will be greatly missed .rest in peace brennan
March 7, 2013
Margery,Robert,Colin and Caitlin,and friends and family
I am so saddened to hear about Brennan.
I wish I was as eloquent as Mark or Colin... but boy does this suck.
And as I heard John Michael once say -I am feeling the "brunt of your bummer".
Harold Spewak
March 7, 2013
Dearest Margie, We are so sorry for the loss of your beautiful son,a free spirit now a child of the universe. We love you.
Peace and Love, Edy and Charles Stuart Hale III
March 7, 2013
Dearest Margery, and to your dear family at this time of devastating loss, please know you are loved. With deepest sympathy, Jeanne
jeanne plo
March 6, 2013
Marg. I can't stop crying, I am so sorry. I love you guys with all me heart. You guys are my family. All my love and prayers from me ,Karen , Kasey& Kaitlin.
Timothy OMalley
March 6, 2013
Margery,Robert,Colin & Catlin
My thoughts are with you day and night
Brennan was such a beautiful baby,boy and man
I remember his joy that one Christmas that we had privilege to spend with you when he upwrapped his first pair of roller blades, boy was he happy! You all gave him such an abundance of love,kindness and nurtured his wonderful spirit.
Simone Siegan
March 6, 2013
Margery and family, I am so sorry for your tragic loss. As a parent I can only pray to alleviate your pain, his memory lives on through you and his siblings.
Margaret Terrien
March 6, 2013
Margery & Robert, I am so sorry for your loss. I am sending love and light to your family and thinking of you. Much love, sue chayer
March 6, 2013
I'm so very sorry Marjory. Thinking of you and your family. Lori Myers
March 6, 2013
So sorry praying for you .he's with the angels now .
donna farnsworth
March 6, 2013
Margery & Robert,
I am deeply sorry to hear about Brennan passing. May you take comfort in the fact that heaven has gained another angel. He will be missed.
Joe Riley
March 6, 2013
So sorry for your loss, Although I don't know Brennan, reading the obituary tells me he knew the true meaning of life. It's not the quantity of life, it's the quality of life seems to be what Brennan lived. He made his mark on the world. May he rest in peace
Donna Blake
March 6, 2013
Margery, There is nothing I can say to ease your pain but know that I am praying for you.
Sue Fowler
March 6, 2013
Robert and family-My deepest sympathy. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
March 5, 2013
Margery - I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Your son is now your Angel watching over you.
Shelly Corley
March 5, 2013
Margery~
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Please know you and your family are in my prayers. May you find peace and comfort with those that love you care. As a mother, my heart is grieving your loss. Please know I am here for you! God Bless You!
Robin Robitaille
March 5, 2013
Dear Margery and family, I was so heartbroken when I heard of Brennan's passing. I will always remember his silky blonde hair and our many visits at your pool in Carrboro...( Laura loved to swim with you guys!)I remember Brennan being "fearless" in everything he did. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Myra
Myra Franklin
March 5, 2013
Dear Margery and family, As a mother, I am heartbroken for you. May you be comforted and strengthened during this tremendous loss. My family is praying for your family...with love, Patty Garvey
March 5, 2013
Margery— So very sorry to hear about your terrible loss. I met him a couple of times and what a beautiful spirit he had. My heart weeps for you and your family. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. love you— Deborah Kehoe
March 5, 2013
Veel sterkte Robert en familie Brennan zal altijd in ons hart blijven familie Dekeersgieter Hubert uit Brugge
Hubert Dekeersgieter
March 5, 2013
Dearest Margery,
Annie and I were so sad to hear about Brennan. You have been in our thoughts the last few days. We are here for you. ~A&W
Walter Commonwood
March 5, 2013
I am sorry for your loss. Keeping you and your family in my prayers, as words can not heal the pain. Time and the special memories you shared while God loaned him to you will help carry you through.
Heidi Miller
March 5, 2013
My deepest prayers to the friends and family of Brennan, I pray he is in heaven watching over you and that you all be together again. God Bless you all
Matthre Annis
March 5, 2013
He was such a wonderful friend. I may not have seen him much in the last few years but when I did run into him I always left with a smile on my face. May you all find peace in knowing he has touched so many lifes & was so loved.
Katherine Tucker
March 5, 2013
I had the pleasure of living with Brennan and his trusty sidekick Sid while at UVM. He had a permanent smile and huge heart. We'll miss you B. My thoughts are with your family.
Oliver Curran
March 5, 2013
I am so very sorry for the loss of this young life. Hopefully his family and friends can find peace and comfort knowing that he is now in the hands of God,and will never leave them.
Tracy
March 5, 2013
On behalf of all Brennan's co-workers at Buffalo Wild Wings, our deepest condolences to his family & friends. Brennan was such a funny guy who would lighten any mood! He will be greatly missed by us all.
Melissa Dow
March 5, 2013
We send our heartfelt sympathy in the loss of your beautiful son. Brennan was a welcome guest in our home. Always laughing, always loving, always talking and always appreciating life and friends. He loved his family, and was full of talk of them. We are so sorry. April Cornell and Basil Stetson.
April Cornell
March 5, 2013
so so sorry for the your loss to the family i so know that pain hes in heaven now with the angels if u ever need to talk margie i will always be there for u like u we me LOVE JOANN
Joann RICE
March 5, 2013
I will miss u buddy!
Adam Martin
March 5, 2013
Brennan always brought light and life into any room he walked into. My prayers go out to his family.
Megan Billings
March 5, 2013
To the Dekeersgieter family- you will all be in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry for your loss.
Alexis Herberg
March 5, 2013
Gonna miss you a lot buddy. I will continue to pray for you and your family.
Chuck Sussman
March 5, 2013
So sorry to the Dekeersgieter family for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kylie Castrucci
March 5, 2013
My prayers are with all the family and friends of this beautiful young man. May you find comfort in knowing he is celebrating his new life in heaven. God bless you
Mary ann Johnson
March 5, 2013
A beautifully and lovingly written obituary. Hang on and reach out. You are both really good parents that had to watch powerlessly as a disease took your son. You and your family are in Carolyn's and my prayers. I am so sorry for your loss.
Tony Basiliere
March 5, 2013
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