Dr. Wendell E. Bryan Jr.

Dr. Wendell E. Bryan Jr. obituary, Morrison, CO

Dr. Wendell E. Bryan Jr.

Dr. Wendell Bryan Jr. Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Apr. 29 to Apr. 30, 2023.
Dr. Wendell E. Bryan, Jr. passed away on March 22, 2023 at the age of 85. He is survived by his wife, Nancy, daughter, Diana Collins and husband Steve, son, Dr. Dean Bryan and his wife Dr. Stacey Spaulding, three grandchildren, three great grandchildren, brother, Daryl Bryan, and sister, Barbara Townsend.

Dr. Bryan retired in December of 2017 after 53 years of practice as an Optometrist in Colorado. He was President of the Colorado Optometric Association from 1970-1971, legislative chairman 1971-1974, Optometrist of Year in 1972 and received the Professional Service Award in 1969 and 1974.

His practice began with his father, Dr. Wendell Bryan, Sr. and became a three generation family practice with his son Dean and wife Stacey known as Bryan Vision Associates located in Lakewood, CO.

He was a member of the Lakewood Rotary Club for over 45 years.

One of his favorite things was planning annual golf trips with his family.

The family is appreciative for donations to: The Parkinson Association of The Rockies, 1325 So. Colorado Blvd, Ste. 204-B, Denver, CO 80222

And The Semper Fi Fund through the Marine Corps: http://www.semperfifund.org/

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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March 28, 2025

George Curnutt posted to the memorial.

October 6, 2024

Zach Bryan posted to the memorial.

May 11, 2023

MERRILEE, DANA AND ERIC planted trees.

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George Curnutt

March 28, 2025

My thoughts and prayers for family and Nancy
What great memories we had going through school
George Curnutt

Zach Bryan

October 6, 2024

I'll never forget hunting Crawdads with Papa. I always loved driving up to the lake in the golf cart to catch them. It's one of my favorite memories, and I'm so glad I got to share it with my grandfather.

I love you Papa,
- Zach

Group of 10 Memorial Trees

MERRILEE, DANA AND ERIC

Planted Trees

THE BARNES BUNCH; Lorraine & Walter and family

May 1, 2023

As a family we started coming to Dr. Wendell Bryan back in the mid 1990's and we always appreciated his compassion and love of his profession. He and his staff have always been so kind and caring with our family. We still have stayed with the practice because the whole entire staff are so wonderful and that is a reflection of Dr. Wendell Bryan.
May His Legacy Live On.
With loving prayers for the entire family;
THE BARNES BUNCH: Walter, Lorraine,
Justin, Jared, Jamie, Jeanna, Janel, & Jodie.

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March 28, 2025

George Curnutt posted to the memorial.

October 6, 2024

Zach Bryan posted to the memorial.

May 11, 2023

MERRILEE, DANA AND ERIC planted trees.