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Jan Evernden
November 5, 2016
A fun afternoon, Brandi, cousins and me (mom)
Jan Evernden
November 5, 2016
brandi and her cousins in Toronto
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November 5, 2016
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November 4, 2016
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Jan Evernden
November 4, 2016
Jan Evernden
November 4, 2016
Dear Brandi,
You've been on my mind a lot lately...and in my dreams as well.
When I dream of you, I feel so lucky because for that short time we are together again. I hate when in the dream, you tell me you have to go. I'm always trying to convince you to stay longer : ) I never want the dream to end.
I still miss you every day but I try to focus on the positive, that at least I have memories of our life together. I'm so grateful to have had you as my daughter.
Lots of love, Mom
Jan Evernden
March 17, 2015
Dear Brandi,
I was thinking about you this morning and realized it's been a very long time since I wrote... Will and I were just talking about you yesterday, smiling at our memories of you. It's gotten so I can visit those memories of you now, much easier and not just feel sad, but enjoy thinking about them, about you. I'm so grateful that I had you in my life... I still miss you every day. Love mom
Jan Evernden
June 10, 2013
Dear Brandi, tomorrow, June 11th, you would be thirty years old... Hard to believe. Last birthday, in fact last year- I didn't write. I couldn't. I had been dealing with it all fairly well, as much as one can under the circumstances I guess... But then out if the blue, last year hit me hard. I don't know why and I don't think there was any particular reason why. It just seemed harder. I think it was almost as hard as the year we lost you. I didn't even plant flowers for you in your garden. I thought of you often though, as I always do. They say that this is normal and that some times it will just be harder. There doesn't have to be a reason. Losing you is reason enough, I guess. People say you're in a better place and I hope that's true. I sure cant help wishing you could still be here with us though.
I keep wondering what you'd be like at thirty... If you'd be married, have children...if you'd have ever ended up moving here to California close to us. I remember you in the bridal shop trying on your graduation dresses and I would have loved to share that with you as you planned your wedding. I would have loved to be there to see your children be brought into the world. You would have been a wonderful mom!
The thing is, you missed out on so many things that life has to offer and you still had so many choices to make. But...even though your time here with us was much too short, you still has such a presence. You touched so many people with your kind heart, joyful spirit and that wonderful laugh! You still made a difference, Bran... You're still missed and remembered by so many people, most especially by me. I will miss you forever, my beautiful daughter. Love always, mom
Christopher Graham
August 7, 2012
It has been awhile now we get caught up in life and everything that comes with it, new people, and careers and so on. I have been doing well, have run my own business for the past seven years now and for the first time took on a position with a company.
I still think about you, we had a very short time together, and I think about all of the things you would have accomplished by now. Miss you, you will never be forgotten by me. I wonder how good of friends we could have been and how much more time I would of liked to spend with you, all the mini golf games we have missed that I would of let you win ?, all the movies I would drag you out too even if you did have a cold ?, You were one of a kind and I like to think we would have become really good friends over the years.
I like the idea that we are all energy never created nor destroyed, maybe some how you know how much I and everyone else who cares about you misses you, and one day I know I will see you again Brandi. Seven years is a long time I am now 28, you would be 29 so much time has gone but your memory is forever lasting with me and you are deeply missed. There is so much to say but I will keep this short, wherever you are I know you're making that place just that much better and more fun!
Miss you always and forever your friend.
Laurie McMillan
July 3, 2011
Hey Brandi
Thinking of you today - it's unimaginable that 6 years have passed since your time with us came to an end.
My Dad left us not that long ago too - but he was 92. Sometimes I think about you and others who passed away so very young (my cousin was only 16 when she left us) and it causes me to wonder about the hows and whys of these premature departures. I have come to my own conclusion that there is no logic nor "reason" for this kind of thing happening on Earth. The only thing that makes any sense to me is that because everything in the Universe is energy, so are we. Yes you are and I am, uniquely bundled energy.
I sometimes wonder about where you and I were, before we were born. Was that energy which was to become you and I, lying in some big universal pool and then got uniquely bundled when we came to life on Earth? If that is the case, then in all likelihood when we leave here, we go back into the pool - to be transformed again, another day. Heck maybe even every day !
I love this idea, not only because it makes sense, but also because I can see energy being newly transformed every day on this planet, right in front of my eyes. Soooo, I like to think that I can see the energy that was you...or my dad ...or my cousin...or anyone that has gone before me, show up again. I can choose to see you in these. I can see you in that sunset on Thursday, or those waves on the beach, or the blades of grass blowing in the breeze or the cloud formations above me right now. I can see you again in many, many forms - whenever I decide. In that way, you really haven't left us. We just need to look for you in another form - another uniquely bundled form. Feels great to know that we are all part of the All - never really separated at all.
Anyway Brandi, of course we all miss you and your spirit in human form, but I think you know that you are still here with us - that we just need to look for you in new ways. You can watch for me too. I'm the guy with the goatee waving at you in the clouds, whistling for you in the waves on a choppy lake when I'm fishing, hearing your whispers sweeping through the tall grass. It's pretty kool, eh ?
I'll be joining you one day, of course. Maybe together we could conjure up the most amazing sunrises for people like Julie and Riley. The possibilities are endless, since we'll have forever to pull it off.
Till then, keep an eye on us, ok ?
Makes me feel good to talk to you like this.
Jan Evernden
June 30, 2011
Dear Bran, well... here I am again. It seems like this is practically a one-person storybook, or something written to you by mostly me. The thing is, I'm going to keep writing anyway. I know I can't make you come back to life, but I will do everything I can to keep your memory alive, and to make sure that your birthday - AND the day you were taken from us (most especially that day) are never ever forgotten, even if it's only written about here. Besides, I like having a place to come to write to you once in a while.
I'm still trying to get my nerve up to read through the box of cards and letters from people that I was given by the funeral home, but haven't quite gotten brave enough yet. Soon though...
It's hard to believe it's already been 6 years since you left our lives... In some ways it feels like yesterday and in other ways it feels much longer. Lately I keep 'seeing' you every where. Not you, of course, but people who look like you. My mom said the same thing happens to her sometimes. We figure it's just that you are on our minds even more than usual at this time of year. She and Poppy and I are just never going to stop missing you and wishing you were here. The three of us still feel your loss so strongly and the hurt just doesn't go away. It does make us remember to cherish the loved ones we still have...
Gam and Poppy are going to drive out to Tabor this long weekend and leave some flowers for you at the accident site. I asked them to pick up some pink roses to leave just from me. I wish I could bring them myself, but it's a little far to drive from California to Canada...
The day is fast approaching again. July 3rd, the weekend that Canada and America both celebrate their Independence. You loved that holiday so much. It's certainly not one of my favourites any more, but it's not one I'll ever forget - that's for sure. I'll light a candle for you, Bran - and leave it in the garden with a small Canadian flag and maybe an American one too... I hope you can see it from up there kiddo. Missing you so much as always, love mom.
Jan Evernden
June 11, 2011
Happy Birthday Brandi, my beautiful, wonderful daughter. You are always in our thoughts and in our hearts and always will be. It's hard to believe you would be 28 years old today.... How I wish you could be here to celebrate with us. There's certainly nothing I wouldn't do to make it happen if I could. I've been dreaming about you a lot lately. In my dreams, you seem happy. That's my birthday wish for you - and my wish for you anyway, every single day since you were born. I'll hope I keep dreaming of you often and that you are happy somehow and that you know how much you are loved and missed by so many of us every single day. It doesn't take a special day to bring you to our thoughts. Love always, mom.
Jan Evernden
December 24, 2010
Dear Brandi,
Christmas is always hard... I always miss you (all the time) but certain times are harder, and Chrismas is definitely one of them. I find myself thinking of you a lot these days, remembering Christmas's past, the puppy we got you (Mischief) who everyone said we wasted the name on.... because it definitely suited you or your brother more than the dog, although your brother came a few years later. We had Mischief for about 13 years but I remember us bringing her to you on Christmas Eve in a stocking... and how your face lit up. She was a wonderful addition to our family.
I keep seeing a million things when out shopping that you would just LOVE to have for Christmas! Your stocking was always my favourite to do... I love our boys with all my heart, but honestly, I don't really understand half of the things they love or what the heck it is they love about them (or even what half of the gadgets actually DO) Your stockings were fun to do.... there were a million fun things to fill them up with that I always knew you'd love. The challenge was stopping! Good thing I made really, really BIG stockings for everyone.
Now everything is pink - your favourite - and I could get you absolutely anything your heart desired - IN PINK. It just kills me that I can't buy them for you.
The worst thing was the other day, while shopping, I saw this terrible plaque thing that just stopped me in my tracks. I always love to look at all the corny family sayings on signs and frames and I'm a sucker for buying them all. I've already bought the one that states your favourite saying about how life is not about the breaths you take, but the moments that take your breath away. It's in my room where I can see it all the time.
But in a hallmark store, I saw this plaque and it said 'horses leave hoofbeats on your heart', and I just couldn't help but think that they had certainly left hoofbeats on mine, because they took you away from us. I know it's not the horses' fault because they shouldn't have even been on that road - but still.... it just hit me SO hard when I saw that sign. My eyes teared up and I had to leave. I could hardly pay for my purchases as I left, but I managed to calm down. I always do. I try to focus on the positive I remind myself how lucky we are to have had all those wonderful years with you that we did.... we WERE lucky. I know that. We just miss you so darn much.
The other day, on my walkway lined with white daisies, two pink daisies appeared. They weren't there before the last time the flowere bloomed. I like to think it's a sign you were thinking of us.
I've been lighting candles for you at the church a lot lately and telling you little messages as I light them..... just that I miss you and stuff like that. I hope you can hear me. I hope you're in a better, wonderful place, Brandi - and I hope you somehow know that you are still SO missed by us - and no matter what, you will always be such an important part of my life, even though you are not here. Merry Christmas, my daughter and much love always, mom.
Laurie McMillan
December 24, 2010
Hey Brandi
Just so you know, we'll always remember you and your sweet smile that always looked to me like you were about to be up to something (hee hee). I loved that you were great friends with Julie and if it weren't for you two, I never likely would have met the rest of your family. It's still sad that you're not here with us - I'm pretty sure there must be a reason for this. We'll just have to wait and see what it is. Until then, we're all just moving on and remembering the wonderful memories you left for us. So glad we met !
Jan Evernden
July 13, 2010
Dear Brandi,
I've been wanting to write something for a long time now and have been having a hard time getting started this time... I just don't want to keep saying the same things over and over again even though I still miss you and feel the loss of you as much as I ever have since the day you left us. I'm sure I always will.
I still wonder what you would have done with your life and where you would have chosen to live (here hopefully) and I can picture your wedding in my mind and I know it would have been very special.
One thing I'm very grateful for is your high school prom. I remember you wanted to get your dress at the bridal shop and I can still see you trying on the dresses up there in front of the mirrors just as if you were a bride-to-be. I'm happy that you had that experience and that I was there to share it with you. You looked so beautiful and thrilled with life! I remember the night you wore it and your pricey shoes that you just had to have were set aside and you were running toward the limo in your bare feet, holding up your dress, grinning from ear to ear. That's the carefree, lighthearted spontaneous Brandi I remember the most. I had my camera and I smiled, snapping the picture. It still makes me smile when I look at that photo - so that's a good thing.
I can't help but wonder how many children you might have had... You've always been so great with kids and would have been a wonderful mom. You were a great sister to Riley from the moment we brought him home, which must have been difficult after being an only child for 9 years! Then when you became a stepsister to Pierce and Will, you immediately took them right into your heart too! That's the warm caring special person that you were. I loved how you shared our Christmas traditions with them, decorating the windows and painting ceramic ornaments.
I asked Pierce and Will what their favorite memory of you was. Pierce said it was when you were teaching him to play 'go fish' and letting him keep the cards face up since he couldn't hold them in his hands yet. And he now realizes how you always let him win. Will says he loved playing x's and o's the best and how you would stack the x's and o's on top of each other until they fell and then the giggling would start. It's hard he says because he was so little and now he doesn't want to forget the memories but he can't make new ones. I get a sense that they are both worried that they are starting to forget what you were like because they were still pretty young when you left us. I'm going to get out the video where they were singing the book the 12 'dogs' of Christmas with you and maybe that will help them remember you better. I sure don't want them to forget you.
One of my memories of you was when you had your entire baseball team over for a sleepover on your birthday. You were clowning around (as usual) and standing in a wooden doll cradle going back and forth and of course you lost your balance, fell out, wacked your head and had to be taken to the emergency room for stitches. Never a boring moment with you.
I remember the time you and I went to Edmonton for your dance competition and we stayed in the Fantasyland Hotel and the only room they had was the coach room or something but the bed was like a coach and had a fake man driving it - and he freaked us out so you had to cover him up with blankets so we could get to sleep! Other than that West Edmonton Mall was great, but that bed was strange. I still think about it everytime I hear your song from your dance routine...
I remember I saved all your most special toys so that when you had a daughter some day you could give them to her. You told me you gave them away and I was shocked. I remember asking why???? I had saved them for SO long. You replied 'but mom, I met a little girl who had no toys'. What could I say to that. Made perfect sense to me too.
Well, as usual this is getting very long. It's always so hard to start but then so much harder to stop. I just wanted to mention some memories of you this time instead of just going on about how much we miss you because of course that's obvious. How could we not. Lots of love always. Mom
Mark Eagles
February 27, 2010
Brandi,
Not a Day goes by that I don't think of you. I miss you so much. One thing that makes this all easier, is knowing that your watching out for all of us. Sometimes I wonder what you are doing, but I know what ever it is you are doing it with your beautiful smile. Everytime I think of youe smile, I start to smile.
Jamie Wright
December 27, 2009
Merry Christmas Brandi! Love and miss you. <3
Tiffany Brost
October 7, 2009
Hey Brandi
It has taken me a long time to come on here... its not an easy thing even after all of this time. For some reason I was sitting here and had the funniest memory... One summer day me, you, Riley and your mom were riding around in her car and got hungry... so we stopped at Taco Bell. After eating this disgusting concoction of meat, cheese and sauce (that you convinced me was delicious) we got back into the car. Everything was fine until your mom started to drive and realized we were out of power steering fluid... we coasted in a straight line through midnapore until we stopped. All of us laughing so hard... thats what I remember doing with you most... laughing. God I miss you so much lady. Please know that I will never ever forget you or the impact that you had on my life. You are the person who made me love Audrey Hepburn so much... infact i still have the movie breakfast at tiffanys you gave me for my birthday mannnny years ago!! Love you always and forever. Look out for us Branni... turn our grey skies into blue ones, because i know thats what you would be doing if you were still here with us.
Jamie Wright
July 21, 2009
Brandi ,
Just wanted to say I love you and I miss you. I think about you often and regret not having the time to get to know my cousin better.Your so missed down here,I bet theres not a day that goes by that someone isen't thinking about you...you are loved by so many people forever and always.I know you were there with me when I was getting my first tattoo done ... a butterfly completely dedicated to you...Cause thats what I see when I look at pictures of you ..a beautiful, free butterfly. This is pretty tough for me so Im going to keep it short. I love you Brandi , I miss you and you will ALWAYS be in our hearts! Love your cousin , Jamie <3
Jan Evernden
July 3, 2009
Dearest Brandi,
It's been 4 years now since you left our lives so suddenly. We miss you so much and not a day goes by where we don't think of you and wish there was something we could do to change fate so that you could be back with us again, or even better - had never left us at all.
Our lives go on and we know you would want us to keep living a happy life - so we do our best - but everything would just be so much sweeter if you could be here to share it with us.
My friends' kids (and some of your friends) are starting to get married and purchase their first homes and some are even beginning to start their own familes. I can't help but wonder if you would be at that stage too... I always wondered what you would have done with your life.
I do know for certain though, Brandi - My life was most definitely improved by having had you in it. You were a special gift to us all and we will always remember you and be grateful for the time we had with you.
I have always wanted to add pictures and stories about you to this website so it could be a happy memory place about you, rather than just this sad place where people miss you. Blake's going to help me scan some photos and we're going to add them in the very near future and I'm going to ask some of our friends and family to write a memory or story to share with us.
We planted flowers for you in the garden again this year on your birthday, and of course today, mostly pink, but William also picked a sunflower. Everytime we look at 'your' garden, we think of you, and some of our neighbors have also planted pink flowers in honor of you too, since it was your favourite color. I've been trying to catch up on the garden this week in time for this anniversary so it would look good.
I hope you somehow can see it and know that every time we see your garden we think of you and we know each flower that was chosen and by whom and on what occasion. It's just our way of showing you our love and that we remember. And we always will. Love mom
Jen O
June 12, 2009
Happy Birhtday, still think of you everyday, especially on your birthday. Asako and I were talking and remembering all the great times we had together, wishing we could have them back. We know you are watching and you are still in our hearts.
Julie
June 11, 2009
Happy Birthday Brandi. Still miss you everyday. xoxo
Jan Evernden
December 5, 2008
It's getting near Christmas and Brandi is more on my mind now than usual (and that's a LOT). Pulling out the decorations and seeing the ones she made bring back a lot of memories.
Of course it doesn't take Christmas to make me think of her. Something reminds me of her so many times every day and I feel the loss of her as strongly as the day she left us.
I've learned to focus my attentions on the rest of the people in my life and to never take anyone for granted (ever) because you can't know when they could be taken away without a moment's notice.
My stepson, Pierce recently had to do a timeline of his life (a whole 10 years!) for a school project and he wanted to put Brandi on there too. So I had to go through boxes of pictures I'd been avoiding and find some for him.
I have a lot of pictures of Brandi that were already around our house from before she died, but these were boxes of pictures I hadn't looked at for a long time and had been avoiding. It was hard at first but now I have some of the pictures out and they brought back some happy memories for me.
They also brought back a lot of memories for my stepsons because they are still so young and I think they needed to remember when she was alive and the happy times we had instead of just that she died.
We found pictures of Brandi playing games with them and reading stories and decorating christmas ornaments with them. She taught them to play 'go fish' with the cards face up on the floor because they couldn't hold the hand of cards yet - which was funny to watch since they could see what they each had... They did have some fun times together. She played x's and o's a thousand times with them. She teased them and made them laugh and giggle. She would want them to remember those happy moments. I don't think Brandi would want us to just feel sad when we think of her.
I'm happy they remembered what it was like to have a big sister for a time... I think I learned something from them. I'm going to try harder to focus on the happy memories too, instead of spending too much time feeling sad. That doesn't mean we won't be missing her every single day.
Shauna
August 8, 2008
I worked with Brandie at Shoppers Drug Mart in Midnapore, thats where i met her..ill never forget her face and her smile..she was always smiling..even when times were tough. She was fearless, forgiving and giving and had a big big heart!
I just found out about this news a couple months ago just by asking someone about what shes been up to lately...broke my heart to hear of such a tragic and sudden loss of a wonderful person....ill never forget her smile. Even though we wernt close, Brandie touched my life in a way because her energy always amazed me..im telling you this girl made the best of every situation and she loved her family so so much always talking about her family and especially her grandfather.
I hope you are peaceful, always laughing and smiling and voicing your opinion..That's how I will always remember you.
Until we meet again hun xoxo
(hopefully it wont be standing beside eachother ringing crabby customers thru) lol i miss you!!!
Julie McMillan
June 13, 2008
Wow it's hard to believe we have all been without Brandi for 3 years.. It's been so long and I still have the sound of her laugh in my head.. I hope it stays in there forever.
Jan even though you are her mom you are right when you say there was something extra special about Brandi, even my own mother felt that way about her.. She left a big impact on my entire family. I also hope you celebrated her birthday with some happy thoughts and memories.
I know that we have all had 3 years to cope with the loss of Brandi but I still can't seem to shake that initial shock and the burning in my throat when she pops into my mind..
Jan I really hope she brings you a smile everyday! She brings me smiles.. every once in a while she makes me giggle in my dreams!
Jen O
June 11, 2008
Happy Birthday to our friend above, we have not forgotten and we never will. Will Always cherish the memories, love and friendship we shared.
Stephanie Jorquera
June 11, 2008
Wow..Its 5 in the morning and I couldnt stop tossing and turning.. as though I was forgetting something... and then it hit me I realized what day it was..
Feliz Cumpleaños to our dearest up above.. I know you're watching over me.. like you always have, and you wouldn't let me forget today...
you know everyday I still have to drive past your Sundance house both ways.. and everyday, even for just a split second, I think of you...
it use to make me cry, then Id be mad, then sad again, and Id ask why, I felt lost....
but I know thats not how you want it... so now I smile... I smile big and I think of your beautiful smile and how when we would just laugh and laugh for like 10 minutes straight and then not remember why we were laughing.. so we would start laughing again at that.. and on and on......
Those are the memories that keep me laughing today as I drive by... people around me must think Im a little loopy.. laughing to myself.. but when I look up at the sky I know you're laughing with me...
"Esteffy" (that was her nickname for me).. When my mom would call looking for me she would say my name with her spanish accent.. and Brandi thought it was just soo cute and hilarious.. and she could imitate her perfectly too... Esteffy...
ahhh great times I will never forget.. just like the fact you took me to my very first stampede... and how you trained me to be the best cashier just like you when we worked at CT and how you begged my parents to let me go camping with you for my first time!! I remember it like yesterday, and well with my luck I ended up with scars from that one.. "Ooooh Esteffy, what are we going to do with you" she would say, haha...
Well Im not as accident prone as I use to be.. that might just be thanx to you.. because I know you will continue to touch our lives from heaven....
I am soo blessed to have met, known and learned so much from you..
Dear Brandi's mom I hope this special day that 25 years ago you brought our angel to earth will be filled with beautiful memories, smiles and laughters...
Gerry&Ron Resler
June 10, 2008
Hello Jan, I know that you have Brandi in your thoughts always. Her birthday was a special day, and you will always remember her smile, her fun loving ways and her great hugs. Our hearts go out to you and your family as your think of her with Joy, Tears and Love!
You are in our thoughts and prayers. May the Lord Comfort you and keep you in His loving arms today and always
Ron and Gerry and family
Mark Eagles
June 9, 2008
Words can't even explain how I feel. A girl I miss more then words can say. Its been a few years now but this feeling never goes away. I think about Brandi everyday, even more so this time of the year....But I know Brandi didnt go through this tradgey on her own, because I was with her through it all. I will always have Brandi with me, in my heart and in my mind. Im not very good at this, but for Brandi anything...
Jan Evernden
June 7, 2008
Brandi' birthday is coming up again, June 11th. ( she would be 25 this year) It's a difficult time of year for us... one of the tough days.
I try to think positive thoughts about all the wonderful memories I have of Brandi. I know since I'm her mom, people might think I'm biased - and of course I am, but I always thought she was special, right from the moment she was born and on her second day of life where she got "kicked out" of the nursery at the hospital for disrupting the other babies. (not really 'kicked out', but they asked me to take her out. ) I knew then that it was going to be challenging and wonderful.
Brandi was more full of life than anyone I ever knew. I know she touched a lot of lives with her special ways and her infectious laugh. I believe she changed my life more than anything could.... I would not be the same person without having her be such an important part of my life.
Brandi was always and will always be one of a kind. I miss her every single day. I am so happy that people keep remembering her - and I never want her to be forgotten.
Thank you all for keeping her memory alive. Jan (Brandi's mom)
michelle heninger neuls
May 31, 2008
Wow, words cant express the sadness as i just found out that she is no longer here. it doesn't seems real, I remember going to school with Brandi out Side of Calgary (Okotoks). She was always so friendly and went out of her way to help others. I am truly sad to hear she is gone. It still doesn't seem real as i can still see her face and pictures us in class making paper origami.
My thoughts go out to you and your family. I cant imagine your pain and sorrow loosing her.
Brandi will never be forgotten but always remembered for her kindness and one of a kind personality!
RIP Brandi
March 7, 2008
I was in the mall the other day, and walked by American Eagle, and immediatley thought of Brandi. It touched me to know that she can be, and still is, in our everday world. I could almost see her walking right in and having a little 'shopping moment'.
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Jan Evernden
September 26, 2007
I really appreciate all the notes on this page. It means a lot to me that people remember Brandi - and that they still keep writing.
Thank you!
Nicole Berezowski
September 5, 2007
Dear Jan,
I'm so sorry for your loss. I can't imagine what you personally are going through, but I do know first hand from losing my husband over 2 years ago the pain and sorrow involved in living each day without them. Oh how much we miss them and wish they were here with us. It's not an easy road, but it is the plan that God has for us. We will never understand the reason our loved ones were taken from us at such a young age, but please believe that God does have a special plan for each of us. He will be with you always, and help to carry you through each and every day.
I just wanted to let you know that your Mom and Dad gave my girls Brandi's beautiful doll house. They absolutely love it. They play with it every day. I will think of Brandi every time I look at it. Your Brandi was a very special girl that God gave to you. I will never ever forget her huge smile and cute laugh. I think of you often and pray that God helps you make it through each day. Take care of yourself Jan.
Love Nicole and Kids
Christopher Graham
September 2, 2007
Brandi I have been so sad to hear the news :(
I just found out about what happened and I still can't believe you are gone. We had a lot of fun together going out for dinners and movies and of course working beside you at Wendy’s when you worked at Timmy’s always made my day, and I couldn’t wait to get off work to see you, I'll never forget you.
Love
Christopher
Mark Eagles
August 11, 2007
Brandi... I can't believe it has been a little over 2 years already. I miss you so Much and you will always be in my heart, and a great friend to me.
Jen o
July 18, 2007
Still thinking of you still miss you. You will always be in our hearts and be remembered as a great friend
Gerry Resler
July 5, 2007
Jan, we just wanted to say that we are thinking about you and pray that God would bring your joy back to your world. Brandi had such joy and love a special gift it was. She learnt it from you, a loving caring mother. God bless you and keep you in His tender loving care.
With love and prayers and fond memories of your little girl
Ron and Gerry
Jan Evernden
July 3, 2007
I miss you Bran,today and every single day.
As hard as it is that you are not here, I'm grateful for every single moment that you were in my life.
love mom
xoxoxo
Julie McMillan
July 2, 2007
Brandi.. I can't believe it's been 2 years already. I find myself wondering what you would be doing with your life right now and if I would still be a big part of it. I have a really nice boyfriend now but sometimes I get really sad that he doesn't know what you were like.. all he knows is what he has seen in pictures and stories I have told him. I think what I really wish he knew was what your laugh sounded like and what you were capable of laughing about. I'm really glad I have my mom and dad to talk about that stuff with because they know how special it was. My mom really misses you too.. It's hard for either of us to mention your name cause we both get so emotional. I miss you so much and I think about you everyday.
Jan.. I miss you too. If you want to catch up e-mail me. Let me know next time your in town. I hope your heart is healing even a tiny bit.
Jan Evernden
June 10, 2007
This webpage is exclusively for the people who cared for and loved my daughter, Brandi. I hope that they will continue to write from time to time when thinking of Brandi....
This would be Brandi's 24th Birthday. (June 11th) We all miss her so very much. It's still very hard to not have her here.
I wonder what she would be doing with her life now.......
Jen O'Neill
March 5, 2007
Miss you like Crazy, wish you could see the kids i have 2 now youll always be remembered
Stephanie Jorquera
October 19, 2006
I wrote like 2 pages a couple months back.. for some reason it didn't show up... Too make a long story short.. not a single day goes by that I don't think about brandi... Its like you took a peice of me with you, You were the sister I never had.. and the true friend that only come once in a lifetime.. I know your watching out for all of us.. I'll try to make you proud, moms!!!
Ps.. Hey Lisa, Its good to remember the good times with others who cared as much about her as I did...
I know you're resting in peace, like the angel you always were!!!!!!!!!!
Lisa Phillips
October 19, 2006
barndi, was amazing! i was a friend of hers for a long time and i just wanted the family to know that i think about her everyday. and that i truly deeply miss brandi.Like i said she was amazing person.
Love Lisa
Trudy & Brandon Hoffner
July 3, 2006
It has been a year, a whole year with Brandi not in our life. A year without her smiles, her laughter and the sunshine of this beautiful young lady.
Brandi had this amazing talent of making people in her life feel special. You mattered to her. She was wonderfully giving and showered this affection with great enthusiasm and success. As a result Brandi was greatly loved. Brandi took so much out of life, but she knew how to give back of herself. She had this great big sense of humor to go with her wonderful sense of affection.
In remembrance and in honor of Brandi, I am reminded of a quote from her favorite idol, Audrey Hepburn, “ I was born with an enormous need for affection and a terrible need to give it”. And so was Brandi. Brandi loved to be and to give, love.
Brandi, we all miss you in our life, and we always will.
Jan Evernden
July 3, 2006
Dear Brandi,
One year ago today, we lost you from our lives. We miss you, and you are constantly in our thoughts.
Much Love from your family
Jan Evernden
June 6, 2006
Dear Brandi,
Your birthday is fast approaching......... (June 11th)
It's on my mind a lot these days - YOU are on my mind....
I remember the very first day you entered my life and the many years after that. It's almost like a movie in my mind - so many wonderful memories over the years! It just didn't last long enough, but I know I was so lucky to share your life.
I just can't believe that you'd be 23 this year. The years went by so quickly - and ended even more abruptly.
I don't understand why things couldn't have just gone on the way they were supposed to... with you here, alive, turning 23, enjoying a full life - experiencing all the joys and surprises yet to come.
I really wanted to see you grow and go through the stages of your life. I wish so much that you could be here to celebrate your birthdays (and all the other days with us. )
It doesn't seem possible that you're really gone from our lives. We're all trying to go on now, but it all just feels different, strange. There's just this empty space that we need you to fill, like you always have. (larger than life... the light of our lives... the sparkle in our midst, our daughter, (stepdaughter) sister, (stepsister), grand-daughter, neice, cousin and friend.
We all love you Brandi and miss you every moment. I just hope there really IS some 'happy place' and that you're in it and you're happy and safe- and that I really WILL see you again someday.
I hope you somehow know how often we talk about you, and how much you are missed. Even though you're not here now - you're still very much an important part of our lives.
Love Mom
Jan Evernden
June 4, 2006
Dear Brandi,
I miss you....
Not a moment goes by that I am not thinking about you and wishing (more than anything) that you were here. It's just not the same without you.
love mom
Mark Eagles
December 2, 2005
I still remember the time I was plowing snow outside South Center Mall,and Brandi was working at LaSenza inside the mall. It was about 2am and I got phone call on my cell from Brandi. She was at the
mall in the freezing cold, just to bring me a hot Chocolate. Brandi
was just that kinda girl. I met Brandi about 3 years ago. I still Remember the first time I ever met her, I remember it like it was yesterday. I remember the time we were at Timmy Leishman's, it was, Brandi, Kristina, Lindsey, Timmy, Tim's Mother, and I. We just sat there for hours talking about what ever we wanted to, laughing and joking around...... How I miss her.
I remember the countless time we sat at Brandi's, Lindsey's and Chris's House out by the fire in the back yard. I remember Brandi telling me about her day, or, just whatever she was thinking. All the countless times that we went to the Back Alley, Out of all the times Brandi and I have shared, I think
she would like this one the best. We were all out in the back yard by
the fire. It was starting to get late and we were getting ready to head home. Ryan, and Chris and I went into their Garage, because Chris was showing us something on is car. But at the same time Brandi thought that I left already so she went into the house. She was telling Lindsey,how much of a jerk I was for not coming and saying goodbye to her. Just after she finished telling Lindsey this, I came into the house and said goodbye to her. It was just the look she gave me, the "happy suprised look" I guess, because I acually came back and said goodbye when she thought I was gone. She told me that I was different from most guys.... I remember every moment with Brandi, and I will chearish forever. I remember one night Ryan, Brandi, and I were sitting around at Ryan and Dave's place, Brandi wanted to go out so bad that night, but Ryan and I were flat broke. It was 50 cent draft night at the back alley. She wanted to go so bad but wasn't going to go if we didnt go with her. She gave us 20 dollars each to go. We argued for a bit about taking her money, so we said we would repay her within the next few days. I never got a chance......
To Brandi: I miss you so much. More then words could ever explain.
There were so many things that I wanted to say to you but never
got a chance. I believe you already knew..... People tell me Heaven
isn't to far away, But I wish you were here to stay. And Brandi, Uhhhhhhh
To Jan: You said to me that you didnt feel comfortable emailing me
or calling me all the time, because you didn't know if I would take it as a burden. Well to be honest, I would rather you did. To me you are
the next closest thing to Brandi. Talking with you reminds me of her
so much, and it makes me feel alot better about things.
People tell me how things are going to be OK, But I cant see how. I am starting to learn to deal with everything. But its still hard.
Mark Eagles
Tim Leishman
November 30, 2005
There are so many more times I would like to have Brandi with us, but all I can do is think of all the good times we had with her...I remember the time it was me Mark, Lindsey, Brandi, My mom Leslie and her friend Michelle...we had a good time joking, laughing, making funny coments and drinking. I think of her everyday, and all the good times we had. I am going to miss her forever and never forget her. I also would like to send my condolences to Brandi's Family, and Friends. I am thankfull for all the times I had with Brandi and Kristina. I know one thing, they were one of a kind girls, and will never meet anyone like them. I miss them both.
Tim Leishman
Jan Evernden
September 8, 2005
I’m Brandi’s mother. She just turned 22 on June 11th. I have loved being her mom. I gave birth to her when I was twenty one years old…. my first baby. Things were never the same from that moment on. It was an incredible gift to share her life.
I can hardly remember a time when she wasn’t a major part of my ‘every day’, and she has certainly been around my entire adult life. She was a strong and wonderful young woman with a zest for life and she truly lit up any room she entered. She was witty and funny and always saw the humorous side of life – even when others weren’t laughing at first.
She was brave – and dared to go to Japan to study for a year when she was only fourteen. She was determined to go – even though I thought she was still too young. She didn’t even speak the language at all when she first left but learned soon enough. She was the only Canadian student at Hakata Girls School in Fukuoka Japan and was fully immersed into their culture. She was their first Canadian student ever and I was lucky enough to visit her while she was there. I loved seeing how well she fit in and how all the students and teachers there seemed to like her so much.
Brandi was full of enthusiasm and never hesitated to share her opinions on anything – whether we agreed with her or not. She loved to shake things up and thought she could say anything as long as she first said “no offence, but”… or “I don’t mean to hurt your feelings, but”…. She had an amazing smile and an infectious laugh. Even when she was little, total strangers would stop and smile when they heard that laugh. She had a quick temper at times but was just as quick to try to make up and would leave me little notes to apologize afterwards. She had such a warm heart and hated to have anyone mad at her.
She really cared about people and inspired them to feel the same about her. Many people have told me how she could lift their spirits, even on a really bad day. She could certainly always lift mine. There must have been over 600 people at her funeral, including people who had not seen her since she was a little girl. She was impossible to forget. She always left an impression.
I just can’t believe she’s gone. It feels like some horrible nightmare and I keep hoping with all my heart that this is a mistake and I will wake up and it won’t be true. It just doesn’t seem possible that she is not here anymore. It seems so unfair.
I know I should just be grateful that she was in our lives, and of course, I am - but I keep thinking about the moments we won’t be able to share…
- the things we never got to tell each other
- the family traditions I won’t be able to pass down to her
- the special things I promised to give her, like my grandmother’s
silver tea set which she has known would be hers since she was a
little girl,
- the wedding she won’t be able to have (which knowing Brandi,
would have rivaled The Royal Wedding – she always loved
to do things in a big way! Everything was an event with her.)
We won’t be able to do all the things we planned to do on her trip to California on August 2nd… she had even planned all the meals she wanted me to make while she was here (ALL her favorite meals) and she wanted to go surfing and shopping and suntanning - and she told me she wanted to spend lots of time with just me. I was looking so forward to that trip that she won’t be taking now.
Most of all, I regret the loss to Brandi of the children that she will never give birth to. I can not imagine that she will not experience the joy of being a mom, because having children is without a doubt the most important and wonderful thing I’ve ever done. I don’t know what she might have become or what she might have decided to do with her life. She was just starting to figure that out – and she had a lot of ideas and plans. She wanted to travel and experience SO many things in her life.
There’s not a moment that goes by where she is not in my thoughts. Sometimes, I’m able to think of the memories and feel happy about them, and sometimes, I’m barely able to stand thinking about her at all, because it is too painful to realize that she is not here. I feel so much regret for the life she will not have now. I feel so sad that her life was cut short just when she was starting to realize the things she could accomplish. She loved her family and friends and had a job she really enjoyed. She was growing up and finding her way. I was so proud of her and I loved her so much.
I have an amazing son and two wonderful stepsons and I love them with all my heart. I’m incredibly grateful to still have them in my life and I am thankful every day that they are here and healthy and alive. I have a loving husband who is my best friend, and wonderful parents as well as the rest of my family and friends and for this I am very thankful. Yet, I still have this ‘hole’ in my heart and this significantly important missing ‘part’ of my life. Sure I feel sad for me and for the rest of my family because we all miss her. We are devastated and nothing will ever be the same. Mostly though, I feel sad for Brandi. We miss her and need her – but she is the one who is really missing out. I would do anything to have her back and I just can’t believe that it’s possible she’s gone forever.
Everyone keeps telling me that she is with God and that he needed her. I realize that they are just trying to comfort me – and I appreciate it. However, I can’t understand their reasoning…. WE need her – and it’s not fair that she is gone, while the rest of us are here, missing her. I don’t understand how a parent can outlive her child. This is just not logical and there’s nothing anyone can say that can change how I feel about that. This is not what’s supposed to happen. I don’t feel comforted by the thought that I may see her again some day because I just want her here right now. I want her to outlive me by many, many years, the way it’s supposed to happen. I want her to experience all the things she’s supposed to.
It doesn’t make sense that she was just in the wrong place at the wrong time. She wasn’t doing anything wrong and she didn’t deserve to lose her life. Of course, I’m very happy the other two young adults survived… but I wish my daughter and her friend had lived as well. I didn’t want any of those 4 young adults to die. Why did this happen? We don’t know. What about the loss of two beautiful girls who had yet to experience so much in their lives?
I am trying very to get through this, but sometimes, it’s hard. I’m sad and sometimes, I’m angry. I am just completely devastated by her death. All I can think about is that she’s gone. We miss her so much. There is no one like her….and there never will be again. She was special, unique….one of a kind. A parent tries to protect their children from the moment they are born – and to have them just be gone in an instant… without a chance to even say good bye… what could be more horrible than that? How can a parent ever be the same after that? How can anyone? We are all just incredibly heartbroken. My parents and Brandi’s brother are devastated. Her stepbrothers have cried and cried. How can I comfort them? I don’t know how to help any of the people who cared about Brandi… I don’t even know how to feel better myself. I certainly don’t know how to make it better for Brandi. I don’t even know how anything can ever feel normal again. I still miss Brandi and I know I always will, but I am also thankful for the time I had with her.
Please write to this website to tell stories about Brandi or share memories with us. We’d also really appreciate if you wanted to add pictures.
Thank you
Jan Evernden
Mark Eagles
August 17, 2005
To the Family and Friends of Brandi,
I came across something Brandi once said to me."Life is not measured by the amount of breaths we take, But by the moments that takes our breath away!", And with Brandi that was all the time. Not a day goes by that I don't think of, or pray for Brandi-Lea Michelle O'Hara, and her Family. You are all in my thoughts.
And Brandi, "Uhhhhh" in my heart Forever
Mark Eagles
Brandi
Paula Ives
August 11, 2005
To Duane, Jan, Jeff, Grandma Valerie and my family, whom I love with all my heart!
I wanted to share some thoughts and experiences about our family and say some words of thanks, so here it goes.
When I think about Brandi and that she is gone, I realize that I was the lucky one. I was the first person on earth to meet her, the first one to hold her. I was the first person besides Jan and the medical team to meet her. I was the first person to see what a bright light she was and would continue to be. When medical team put her on Jan's stomach, Jan and I both looked at her in awe. We were both so young and now here was someone so much younger, new in life, requiring the help of our experiences, which at the time were so limited. We were just so little ourselves in life, but I knew because of our families it would be easier to help this child grow up and become a good and amazing person. The reaction from my brother Duane was much the same, he was in awe but Brandi brought a light to his eyes and heart that cannot be compared to anything else. I was truly blessed by Brandi's birth and in my journal, I have listed it as the greatest experience of my life. That phrase is written next to some pictures in my journal and I have posted two of them on this site for all to see. I often think back on that day and can't believe outcome. I expected to insist on helping pay for a wedding, buy the drinks between the ceremony and reception or starting an RESP for Brandi's child that would certainly go to university and cure the common cold. No family expects this outcome for their children.
So to deal it, we all must look at the great memories that Brandi gave us. We must remember the important events we shared together to as a family and as friends to ease our pain. We must remember to give thanks for having Brandi in our lives. She was a special person and her family is the reason why, so without disrespect to anyone, I would like to say thank you to some members of our family.
* I would like to thank my brother Duane for choosing me to be there in his place the day our girl was born. And thanks to Jan for approving his choice and letting me share that amazing moment. Jan, you almost broke my handing holding it during labor and I would like to thank you for easing up when I screamed like crazy. To this day, I can still play guitar and have learned piano since. I have an amazing memory of that day and when I close my eyes I can see every moment of when Brandi was born. Thank you both, I will never forget it.
* I would again like to thank my brother Duane for being the first person I saw when I was supposed to carry Brandi to the ICU to be checked out for high blood sugar. I was scared out of my mind and you were there to take over and have been a rock since then and always. You took your little girl out of my hands, stole her heart and have been in it ever since. Brandi loved you and as my brother, I love you too Dewey. I love that I can always count on my big brothers, even though distance between our cities separates us now.
* Riley, your are a great kid, Brandi loved you and so do I. She cherished you and it is important to know sisters are put here to torture you and love you at the same time. Brandi loved you so much I am sure!
* Jeff, you are such a great guy and Brandi bragged often she had two dads and how lucky she was to be in that situation. I have watched you and my brother work together all these years to raise this child and it has been a truly special bond that you both share.
* Randy, I would like to thank you for turning out to be the dad of the century, a great brother and good husband. Who you are is an outstanding reflection on our mother.
* To Gam and Poppy, thanks for everything you did for Brandi; she loved you both very much.
* To my mom especially, as all mom’s are special. I would like to thank you for being one of the most influential people in Brandi’s life. I know that she valued every moment that you had together and she trusted you implicitly. You took great care of her as you did me. I can’t remember a conversation that Brandi and I had that did not mention you and the things that the two of you had done together. I often tell people that all my good parts came from you and so many attributes that were in Brandi were because of you and the time you spent with her, I love you dearly for all you do and have done. The special bond that Brandi and I shared together was trying to figure out who loved you the most. Neither of us lost, both of us won.
S
o what is the importance of saying thanks to everyone involved in Brandi's life? Children are not just the result of their parents but the entire family. It truly does take a village as Hillary Clinton would say! Thank you all for what you did for Brandi in her life. Everyone’s life, is a sum of all who they meet. We are influenced both positively and negatively by our interactions with others. Brandi was so special because she was the result of some very special people. The loss of her is like losing a piece of ourselves forever.
* To Brandi, thanks for being a raging blur of energy and living a life that yielded fantastic results of love and friendship, I miss you so everyday.
Auntie Paula
Susan Deis
August 3, 2005
Dear Brandi: I am blessed to have known you. You accepted me as your aunt and your friend with open arms and a big smile. We shared many slide glances and smirks at the dinner table. I miss your little phone calls just to let me know that you were alright and doing fine. I know you are smiling down on all of us and you are slowly bringing all your family closer together. Thank you for being so special. I love you dear Brandi.
Leonie Lyttle
July 28, 2005
To my good friends, Brian & Shirley:
My heart goes out to you both as I know how close Brandi was to you. I’m sure she is looking down from heaven at her Gam & Pops with much love with a very clear vision of all that you did for her and the boundless love you bestowed on her. You and all of Brandi’s loved ones are in my daily prayers.
With love,
Leonie
Shirley Young
July 25, 2005
To Our Most Precious Granddaughter Brandi - The girl who's light lit all our LIVES. The sadness that at the moment we don't see that light. So sad not to hear your laugh, see your smile, hear your voice when you always called GAM and POPPY (POPS). We are proud of you Brandi every living day and proud of the lives you touched in the little time you had with us. The people you worked with loved you and you loved them in return. You loved your work. I'm so happy that your life was so full of happiness at the end as it maked our grief a little easier. We are all so lucky to have shared 22 beautiful years Brandi, we love you dearly. We miss you every minute of every day. Until we meet again. Love forever, GAM and POPPY (POPS) - Shirley and Brian Young - DeWinton, AB
Renee & George Jackson (Resler)
July 19, 2005
Dear Jan,Brian & Shirley, Our thoughts and prayers have been with you. We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your dear Brandi. Life is just so short, we need to live one day at a time. Take comfort in knowing that your Brandi is now in Heaven living her eternal life with Jesus, she is your special Angel looking down on you all. She was born to die. May God comfort you all in your needs at this time. God Bless and take care.
Love Renee & George
Cindy Proctor
July 8, 2005
I first met Brandi last summer, we worked together. I always knew that if Brandi was on that day that it was going to be a good day! She had this way about her that if you were having a bad day she made it better, not by what she did, just by the way she was. You could not help but be in a good mood when you were around her. She always greated me with a smile and a hug. I am so sorry for your loss, she was a true angel on earth, she will be missed.
Caitlin Robinson
July 7, 2005
I will remember Brandi by her smile that she always had on her face! I am beyond words for the loss of such a beautiful person at such a younge age.. I will always remember Bradi for how she tounched and cheered up everyone around her! My deepest sympathy goes out to her family.. You raised such a careing daughter, and she has a great heart.. My thoughts are with you! R.I.P Brandi! You are in a much more beautiful place now, with god!
Jason Weightman, Daron Kirkendall, Kristen Ponech
July 7, 2005
We will always look back and remember all the amazing times that we all had together. Brandi will be missed by everyone who had the pleasure to share a piece of her life. Her life was a celebration and her spirit will be carried by us all. We miss you.
Nancy LaSalle
July 6, 2005
There are no words to express how deeply sorry we for your loss. May the support and love of others help you through this so very painful time. Brandi's laugh was so loud and infectious that is what we will always remember, her laugh and her smile.
Ryan Leishman
July 6, 2005
You will always be remembered by me...hope your in a better place R.I.P brohym tribute
Mark Eagles
July 6, 2005
Brandi was truly a one of a kind. Her amazing personality, her loving heart, and her beautiful smile. She was one I could always count on. She would always bring me up when I was down!! I will never forget when she would bring me hot chocolate to work during the early hours of the morning, when I was doing snow removal @ SouthCenter Mall. All my memories with Brandi will be cherished forever. You will always have a special place in my heart.
With all my Heart - Mark Eagles
Sam Bodiou
July 6, 2005
To the loved ones of Brandi-Lea:
Heavenly Father I ask You to bless the family and friends of Brandi-Lea at this very sad time. Show them a new revolation of Your love and power. Holy Spirit I ask You to minister to their spirit at this very moment. Give them Your peace, mercy and comfort to deal with their pain.
In Jesus presious name, Amen.
Tanya Jordan
July 6, 2005
Brandi,
Working with you these last 8 months was a pleasure. Your smile and your stories will be greatly missed. The office will not be the same without your bright light. Rest in peace
Alyson,Derek,Davin & Dara DeFreitas
July 6, 2005
To the family & friends of Brandi,
We are so sorry to hear of Brandis sudden death. Brandi spent many,many hours at our home with Ryan, John,Julie,Rory, our son Davin and so many other friends. Her positive outlook and enthusiam for life and all she did was infectious, and her memory will stay in our hearts forever.
We pray for your family and all who were lucky enough to be touched by Brandis joyful spirit.
God Bless you Brandi, Rest in peace.
Alyson,Derek,(Mr&Mrs.D)Davin & Dara DeFreitas
Ron & Gerry Resler
July 6, 2005
Dear Jan, Brian & Shirley,
Our hearts are broken with the loss of your daughter--granddaughter. Brandi was very special to you all, and to us also.We have fond memories of her growing up years.
Brandi you know that Whon(Ron) loved you.
God chose Brandi to be a special
Angel for Him at this time.
May God comfort you at this time, and know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
We love you!
Ron & Gerry
Danielle Sloan
July 6, 2005
Brandi was one of the most beautifully spirited people I have ever known. She always had a way of lifting my spirits when I was down and making me laugh. I will miss her so very much.
Ryan, Sondra, Nancy, Darryl Holmes
July 5, 2005
We are at a loss for words.... Brandi had a special place in our hearts. We had the pleasure of knowing her when she dated Ryan, she spent may days and nights at our house, her out going view of life missed.
Our deepest regrets
Connie Meier
July 5, 2005
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this most difficult time. Mere words cannot express how sorry I am.
Cindy & Orlin Hill/McMillan
July 5, 2005
Jan & family,
We are deeply sorry to hear of the loss of your daughter. Know that we are thinking of you all and sending you prayers of strength to sustain you now and always. Please call if there is anything we can do. *hug*
Marlene & Nick Robinson
July 5, 2005
Dear family of Brandi. We are deeply saddened to hear about the loss of your daughter. My name is Marlene Robinson. (Nick - husband). We had the privilege of knowing your daughter Brandi. Over the years she came to my sons hockey games, (Rory Robinson). She was also known as Ryan's girlfriend. Her smile and outgoing personality always will hold a special place in our hearts. When ever Rory was down and out, Brandi would always call & cheer him up! I will cherish her forever.....
Kathy Witkowska
July 5, 2005
I'll never forget all the great time we shared together rest in peace Brandi
Jacqueline McGonagle
July 5, 2005
My sincerest condolences to Brandi's family. Thinking of you all and wishing you, comfort, peace and healing at this sad time.
Jen Sheridan
July 5, 2005
Brandi was a caring, bubbly, sweet person to spend time with, who always had a big smile on her face. Im so sorry to her family and close loved ones for your loss. She will be greatly missed but not be forgotten
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