Brandon West Obituary

Brandon Lee West, 42, of Auburn, Washington, passed away surrounded by family & friends on August 28, 2015. He was born February 24, 1973, in Juneau, Alaska, to Gregory Lee West & the late Linda Joyce West. He is survived by father Gregory & Monte Swears (Greg's partner); sister, Charity Lee West, nephew Andrew Irwin; aunts Vivian (Mike) Lewis; Linda (the late Billy) West; uncles Jimmy (Beverly) Moor; Gerald (Sandy) West; daughter Effy Madden West.

Brandon graduated from Juneau-Douglas High School in 1991. He received an Automotive Technician certification through the Ford ASSET program from Renton Technical College. He spent most of his career working for Bowen Scarff Ford Lincoln in Kent, WA, and the last two years for Way Scarff Ford Auburn in Auburn, WA.

Growing up, Brandon loved playing the bass guitar with his make-shift band in the family garage; shredding the snowy hills of Eaglecrest every chance he got, tinkering with car engines & hanging out with family and friends. Brandon was funny, laid-back, with a smile that could brighten a room and a laugh that was beyond contagious.

A celebration of his life will be Saturday, October 3, in Juneau, Alaska. Anyone who knew Brandon is welcome to join us for a potluck at Sandy Beach Log Shelter from 2:00pm-5:00pm.

If you knew him, he touched your heart. His warm smile will stay with us forever.

Published by Juneau Empire from Oct. 1 to Oct. 31, 2015.
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Missing you today and always. I miss hearing your laughter and seeing your smile. You are so loved by so many.
Auntie

Vivian Lewis

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September 25, 2023

Forever in my Heart and Memories. Love and miss you, Auntie

Vivian Lewis

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September 29, 2021

Heartfelt regards to you Charity, and your family. I'm at a loss for words.

Traci Rieger-Graziano

October 5, 2015

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October 3, 2015

Greg - Sorry to hear about your son Brandon. My thoughts & prayers go out to you and the West family at this time.
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October 2, 2015

My condolences to the Family for your recent loss. God is for you a refuge and strength; a help that is there to be found during difficult times. May the God of comfort bring you peace.
-NJ

October 2, 2015

thinking about you a lot

Rita West

October 2, 2015

My thoughts & prayers go out to Brandon's family. To Greg especially I am thinking of you and very saddened at your loss. Esther Stevenson

Esther Stevenson

October 2, 2015

Brandon, your light will shine in my heart andind forever. Love you my dear friend

Mel Harn

October 2, 2015

I miss you even more as each day goes by. You were the greatest father I could ever ask for. Thank you for being my dad. I love you so unbelievably much. I'll see you again one day and when I do, I'm going to hug you and never let you go.

Effy West

October 1, 2015

I love you daddy. I'm going to make you proud. I promise I won't let you down again.

Effy West

October 1, 2015

Know you and your dad are in my thoughts and prayers. I have great memories with Brandon, he will be missed.

Wendy Dimond

October 1, 2015

My heart goes out to you and your family,it is so very sad to loose a loved one so young.Thoughts an prayers are with you all .

Susan Bainter

October 1, 2015

Praying that God gives you the strength you need during this difficult time. My deepest sympathy.

Ingrid Varness

October 1, 2015

My heart hurts for all of us who loved Brandon and his wonderful family. Much love

Shelley Travis

October 1, 2015

I love and miss you everyday!!!

Charity West

October 1, 2015

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