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Bryan Randall Tooley, 23, of Phoenix, AZ, born on May 24, 1982 in Orange, CA passed away on January 28, 2006 in a tragic motorcycle accident. Bryan died the way he lived, riding his one true love "his bike". Bryan was a top member of The AZ Bad Boys Motorcycle Stunt Team. He was loved and admired by many for his loving heart, his fearless nature and his quest for all that life had to offer. Bryan could light up a room with his beautiful smile and sparkling eyes, and will live forever in the hearts of all who knew him. Bryan graduated from Bentonville High School in Bentonville, AR in 2000 then returned to the valley he loved so much. Bryan is survived by his mother and stepfather Janice and George Fradl of Utica, MI, his father Terry McKeever of Bentonville, AR, his natural father Jeff Tooley of NV, his brother Adam McKeever, grandparents Randy and Lois Parker of Sun City, great grandfather Bill Anderson of Surprise, grandfather Earl McKeever of Surprise and his very best friend Richard Overholser of Phoenix. Bryan will be missed by his surviving step brothers and step sister, aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews and all who knew him. He is preceded in death by his great grandmother Mickey Anderson, his aunt Rhonda Parnell and his grandmother Jo Martha McKeever. Visitation will be held from 2-4 PM, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2006 at Menke Funeral Home, 12420 N. 103rd Ave., in Sun City. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM, Monday, Feb. 6, 2006 also at Menke Funeral Home. (623) 979-6451

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Feb. 3, 2006.

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Randall Parker

June 11, 2007

Hi Bryan,
Just stoppin in to say I was thinkin about you. I miss you. I know I'll see you again. Until then I take comfort in knowing your at peace. You'll never be forgotten. I love you Nephew.

Love Always,
Uncle Randall Parker
Valley Mills Texas

Kavita Perez & Family

January 28, 2007

Bryan,
You are forever in our hearts and prayers. We love and miss you always.

Elaine Bartlett

January 4, 2007

Bryan,
I want to thank you because I know you are watching over your friends but I also know you are watching over my son he is back to riding not as much but at least he is riding again he also is fixing up another caddie same year same everything it kind of freaked me out when i pulled up in front of my house and saw it there i did a flash back of that night but if it helps him to do this i stand behind him as i know you are right there with him as he works on this car and every time he throughs a leg over a bike you ride with him he talks with your Mom from time to time 1 year and you are still missed greatly by your friends and family i hope they all know how you are still among them and always will be as long as they remember you ,you will live forever
Elaine

Frances Humphrey

January 2, 2007

Hey B,
I just wanted to stop by and say thank you so much for being there for me. I miss you so much and you still and will always hold a piece of my heart. I will miss not having you at supercross this year but hopefully you will be watching over all of us. I love you very much and miss you greatly.
Love Always,
Frances

Xavier Avina Kavita Perez

November 7, 2006

My mom talks about you to me all the time and even though I never had the chance to met you I want to say you are a really cool dude. I hope when I grow up I can be as cool as you are. Im 10 years old & my mom says when the time is right I can learn how to ride.

Rachael Ochs

October 18, 2006

Bryan,
You were the only person that ever made me feel truly alive. Thank you for coming into my life at the right time. You'll always have a place in my heart...I just wish I had been able to be half as good a friend as you were to me and every one around you!

Steven Olivas

August 17, 2006

Bryan I look back at the times we did what we did at wal-mart and laugh I cant explain all my words for you dude I look at my pictues of us at your house on newyears eve the fun we had and I break down and cry and my son michael your buddy says daddy are you crying about bryan he is in heaven and everytime he sees a motorcycle he says their is a motorcycle like your buddy brian used to drive I have something to remember you by we you needed cash I bought your beetup skateboard for 80.00 and I ride it sometimes and so does micheal I love you and we miss you.

Your friend steven,eva and michael olivas.

Rachel Parker

July 9, 2006

Bryan,

I love you so much! I enjoyed all the times your Uncle Randy and I came out to vistit. We had some really good conversations. You were, and always will be, a great person. You are missed by everyone who every knew you.



I miss you like crazy. I love you so much...

elaine bartlett

July 2, 2006

Bryan

My family never meet you and now we are connected there is not a time I donot drive down Bell road and think about that night and look to the side of the road and wish some how it could have been prevented the impact your death has had on both of our family's and wounder what i can do to help to heal the one's that hurt the most over your passing My son still hurts even though he saw your white light when you left this planet and knows you have gone on to a better place it has effected him in such a way that i cant explaine so if you are watching over your friends and family please let him know you made it to your place of peace and all is well

my prayers and thoughts go out to all of your friends and faimly

forever in thought

Kim Martinez

June 30, 2006

You are dearly missed, and I'm glad we got to see each one last time. You're beautiful smile is one I'll never forget and a memorial of your life is with me always.

Becky Cottrell

June 1, 2006

My heart goes out to all of you. I hope you are taking the time to smile and be well. We all still needed Bryan...but we all saw so much him to keep us all going. Just wanted to extend some thoughts of everyone and remember we aren't alone.

Charles DeWitt

May 24, 2006

Hey Bro, just wanted to wish you a Happy Birthday.

Frances Humphrey

May 23, 2006

Bryan,

It's been a while since you left us. But i still can't bring myself to see our picture or when i start to hickup to not want to start to cry. When i seen the last time thats not how i remember you, but i wanted so much to either be with or for you to be with all of us. We all love you deeply and miss you greatly. Bryan you wil never be forgotten. With all my love Bryan.

Charles DeWitt

April 11, 2006

Hey Bro,

Its been a while since you left us and not a day goes by that i don't think about you. So i just wanted to say hi and that i miss you.

Love Always,

Charles

Shawna Papsin

March 25, 2006

So...for the first month I was in denial that you were really gone. But this past two weeks it just hit me like a ton a bricks. I want you to be here so much. I feel like I am being selfish for wanting you to be here but I can't help it. Every memory I have of you is some of my best memoies I have. Do wheelies side by side with Dick and Amy...was always my favorite things to do. I dunno what else to say besides I miss you and Love you so damn much.

Elaine Bartlett

March 20, 2006

He has gone into the world of the light ,And alone we sit lingering here; His very memory is fair and bright And our sad thoughts doth clear.

Mike chavez

March 18, 2006

Brian were can I began, I remember when i first meet u and you were driving the uglyist car known to man a old chop top prelude that someone burned to the ground. And I also remember when you got "the katana" and we rode till 4am in the morning almost every night, I am going to miss those days dearly. You are going to be missed while we are down here on earth but we will all see you again and ride together agian.

richard overholser

March 3, 2006

well Bryan,its been over a month now and nothing has gotten much easier for me.My life changed for the better when you came into it and then changed again for the worst when you left it.when you died a piece of me went with you,a piece that I know I will never get back again. We did everything together,where you saw one of us the other one wasnt far behind.We had a lot of good times together,times that I will never forget,like the time in hollywood at the snack machine in the hotel, when my cookies got stuck and we both laughed so hard we hit the floor.I love you bryan and will miss you every day of my life, but I will always keep your name and memories alive.where ever it is that you are now I promise I will be there one day so we can be together once more.



I would just like to thank everybody

out there(family and friends)for there support and donations towards fixing his bike its what he wanted.Thank You!!!

Becky Cottrell

February 27, 2006

Hey,

I know it kinda goes without saying...I miss you very much. I love you.

Justin Hungate

February 26, 2006

I never got to meet you, keep riding wheelies in the sky.



Justin

Andy Misner

February 26, 2006

I never had the chance to meet you, but I was happy to help out a fellow rider upon hearing of your disastorous trip. I looked forward to meeting up with you soon and doing some wheelies in Michigan, but now I hope that you are in a better place, and I'll see you on the other side. Hinks said that you were a great guy, and I am truly sorry that I did not get a chance to ride with you.

christie supyk

February 24, 2006

i know the time we send together wil not be forgotten i drive by all most every day and remember!!!!!i am so sorry we never met truy but i will never forget the minutes we shared with love are friend christie

Shawna Papsin

February 11, 2006

My Pookie,

It wasn't real until I was standing over you...when I was walking into the hall and saw your hair spiked, my heart dropped. I still remember the last thing you said to me online "goodbye"...you never said that to me, it was always a "later" or something of the sort. You were my world for over a year and I still don't wanna believe you're gone. You will always remain close to my heart until we meet up again and do a 6 mile wheelie. I will never love someone the way I love you and I hope you can hear me when I talk to you still.



My love goes out to the people I loved most from his family...his mom, all 3 of his dads, his brother, grandparents, his great grandpa, aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, and of course his family at Lucky Draw Tattoo. The only thing that keeps me smiling for you Bryan is all the good times we had...we did have a lot of them, and knowing that we will all be with you sooner than we think.



I love you Bryan and I will until the day I die. We all miss you so much. Please watch over me, cuz you know I need it. I can't bring myself to say goodbye to you...but I will see ya later Pookie.



Love,

Shawna...your Punk Rock Princess

Zeke Anthony

February 11, 2006

Psalm 116 Verse 15



Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints.

Dad

February 10, 2006

Bryan,

A parent’s worst nightmare is to lose their child; I never imagined in my wildest dreams what it feels like to lose my son. I am so proud of the man you became, you weren’t afraid to do what you wanted and you lived like you wanted. You touched so many lives, influenced so many people, and left so many behind who love you….



It was your strength that I drew on to look at the flesh you left behind and to speak at your funeral, your strength that helps me deal with all the pain I endure…Your courage and character are traits to be admired and emulated by all….



I miss you so much…



Just when I think I’m through with the tears I think of you…



Now…you know all the truths, all the answers….If God loves you half as much as I do; your road will be straight and smooth, your bike faster than light and there’s no such thing as road-rash, helmet laws or cops. If God loves you half as much as I do; you’ll have great shiny metallic wings and you can catch all the air you want. If God loves you half as much as I do every child in heaven will know your name.



Bryan, I love you and will miss you always.



To all Bryan’s friends:

Thank you all for being Bryan’s friends and being such good people, I enjoyed meeting you all.



To Richard:

Thank you for everything, if you ever need….call on me.

ELAINE BARTLETT

February 10, 2006

My heart goes out to Bryan family and close friends I just want to thank every one who has spoken to my son Mike about the accident you all are Great I belive Bryan is smiling right now as he watches all of you and your actions always remember Bryan is with you riding beside you

Thank You Elaine

Tiffany Hayden

February 8, 2006

Bryan,

I will never forget the time you and I were in my little car chasing Dick on the freeway trying to catch him doing wheelies on film. We had a pretty good conversation that day. I will never forget you. I will always remember your smile, a smile that could light up a room. You are with Bob now, we all miss you both.

brandy/eric

February 7, 2006

You will be missed by many and so will your crazy ways rest in peace bro....

Zack Martin

February 7, 2006

Later Bryan.

Christie Supyk

February 7, 2006

I am very sorry to of only met you for a very short while, but I believe it is something we will never forget. You are in my heart and my prayers!

Christie God Bless

holly hill

February 5, 2006

bryan well we had our baby girl i wish you could hold her i remember you saying to me and ed when the babys born i want to see her lol i love you we miss you well see you again someday love ya

edward finnimore

February 5, 2006

you will be miss and not forgotten I will see you someday love Edward and holly

Charles Dewitt

February 4, 2006

Bryan,

You always were a great friend. You kept me going through all of the hard times. No matter what you were always there. Thanks for being a great friend. I will miss you greatly. You'll never be forgotten bro.

Jennifer keith

February 4, 2006

Brian...

I knew you for a short time,one memory i remember about you is being next to you while doing a wheelie on the freeways with your girlfriend on the back just amazed me... i know your in a better place and doing what your doing!! we will miss you!!!

Brad Lerman

February 3, 2006

Well B...someone asked me the other day what my favorite memory of you was. To tell you the truth I couldn't come up with an answer. You see, every time I was around you I had a good time. You scared the crap out of me a few times while riding next to you at first, but I became aware of your riding skills and still you would blow my mind sometimes. I think to myself how much I am going to miss riding with you and Dick together, but the way I see every time that him and I ride I will know that you are right next to us. I told someone the other day that you "were" my friend, but later I had to change my wording because you still "are" my friend. My life sure changed alot with you in it and it is not going to be the same without you. Your are a brother to me, and that is what you shall always be.

Shanna Phipps

February 3, 2006

Brian,

I only knew you a short time while you where living with my sister.. you where a sweet and warm harted guy.. You made an impact on alot of lives.. you will be missed..

Always,

Shanna

Becky Cottrell

February 3, 2006

My heart absolutely goes out to Bryans Grandparents, Mother, Richard, and Shawna. Bryan was so wonderful and loyal to those he loved. I am better for having him in my life and by my side through the darkest of days. He was this girls hero in so many ways. I always considered Bryan a little brother of sorts that was very protective :) and I loved him as much as anyone could. I don't know how we'll make it through this but I would like to think that he is a happy place doing his wild highchairs and being as funky as we all knew he could be. Our angel has left our lives but not our hearts. He is forever remembered and cherished by his friends and those who admired him. I'll miss his unenthusiastic sacastic comical tone (even though you knew he had the excitement inside)Thank you for rasing such an amazing RARE humanbeing. I already miss him badly but I can smile with the hopes he's now safe from harms way and free :).

TARA DEMARCO

February 3, 2006

YOU WILL BE DEARLY MISSED,

GRAHAM AND TARA

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