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1988
DIED
2020
Brandon Bast Obituary
Brandon Richard Lee Bast, 31, of Roscoe, Illinois passed unexpectedly on June 12, 2020. In lieu of a funeral, a Celebration of Life will be held by his parents, Karen & Greg Spencer; Tom & Jennifer Bast, on June 20th at the home of Tom & Jennifer Bast, 1926 Wyndham Ln. Rockton, Il from 1-4 p.m. Brandon was a kind and gentle soul, loved by anyone who had the chance to meet him. Brandon discovered a new found love for kayaking and spent many days on the river with his neighbor and friend. Brandon was a brother, son, grandson and friend to many and will be missed dearly. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Salvation Army of Rockford. The Salvation Army played a huge role in Brandon's recovery and the family hopes these donations may help another families loved one with their recovery.
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Memories and Condolences
for Brandon Bast
Karen L Spencer
June 17, 2025
Brandon,
I miss you and I think about you each and every day.
Dennis has now joined you in heaven. Watch over him.
Greg and I talk about you all of the time. We sure loved having you live with us. The shower that you designed is working great. Justin finished up the install and it looks beautiful. Grandma is now another angel that is watching over all of us. I hope you are fishing with Grandpa.
I love you so much Brandon
I am not sure if I will ever stop missing you.
Cheers my son...until we meet again.
Mom Karen
June 11, 2024
Brandon not a day goes by without thinking about you. I love a miss you so much. I am grateful for the time we had together. I will love you forever. I think you are watching over us in heaven.
Sarah Wright
June 11, 2023
You are dearly missed by all that knew you Brandon, many lives will never be the same without you. I pray you are at peace & watching over all the ones that love you so much.
Mom
June 11, 2023
My heart and soul still miss you so much. It still feels like yesterday. I love you so much
Dad Greg
June 12, 2022
In memory and honor of your day in passing we live each and every day with you on our minds and heart! Love and miss you son!
Mom
June 11, 2022
There is not a day that goes by in my life that I do not think of you Brandon...I love you so much and I wish you were still with us. I know you are enjoying Heaven and I see the signs that you send me. I just long for that bear hug that only you could give me. Someday I will see you again. Now all of have is the memories that we made. I love you! I am so glad that you and Greg became so close. He misses his garage work out buddy.
Karen Spencer
June 11, 2021
Love and miss you
Karen
June 11, 2021
Brandon, it has been a rough year for us. We all miss you so much. Greg and I said the last year is like a blur. I know you are in heaven fishing and cooking. I wish you were still will us. You will always be in my heart and I will love you forever. Until we meet again watch over all of us. Love you and I miss those intense hugs that you give. The garden you built is doing great.
Karen
July 7, 2020
I miss you more each and every day that passes. Rest n peace my love
Diane Martin
June 18, 2020
I am so very sorry for the loss of your beautiful son Brandon. We met on at least two occasions. He was a great guy from what I saw. My the peace of God surround you as you grieve this most difficult loss. Love, Diane and Dave
Karen
June 18, 2020
I will love you always and forever!
Karen Spencer
June 18, 2020
Karen Spencer
June 18, 2020
Kayaking fun
Karen Spencer
June 18, 2020
Karen Spencer
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Karen Spencer
June 18, 2020
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Karen Spencer
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Gail Headrick
June 18, 2020
I will always love you and you will forever be in my heart
Justin Allen
June 18, 2020
Still cant believe its true bro. Going to miss you and all the fun times we had growing up together. You were a great cousin I looked at you as a brother and always will. I wish I could have done more for you bud. Ill see you again one day, love you bro.
MICHELE WIENCEK
June 17, 2020
Brandon, You were just a little guy when I knew you and your personality was filled with so much joy and fun. My memories of you will always hold you in that light. God bless you as you rest in the loving arms of our Lord and Savior. Praying for comfort and peace.
Terri Churchill
June 17, 2020
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Rhonda Church
June 17, 2020
I talked with him a while ago. He was looking so good and excited to be starting a new job. We talked about how much he looks like his dad and grandpa. How much he missed his grandma. We hugged each other and said our goodbyes. That was the last time I saw him.
My heart aches with his mom and dad and his sister.
I remember some of the antics he pulled at grandmas. He was a very special guy.
Love to all of you and may you be happy he is at peace and with his wonderful grandma
Karen
June 17, 2020
I love and miss you so much my love. You are everywhere. The new birdbath that you set up had 3 birds in it today. The flowers are all gorgeous from you green thumb. Cooking is not the same without bumping into. Who is going to reach the top shelf for me? You were loved by all that met you and you could bring a smile to anyones face. Nikita played a little today with your toy. I think she likes the crunchy sound. Greg just got back from a bike ride around rock cut and it wasnt the same without you. Kory yells tree now when he is kayaking. He said it brought a smile to his face. The cats miss you so much they are almost depressed. You loved life and you had a plan for living it. Life was cut too short for you. I love you and you will always be with me in my heart. Have a beer with Grandpa and have Grandma make her famous fried chicken.
Latoya Porchia- Cole
June 17, 2020
Sorry for your loss. Brandon was a very respectable young man when I met him. I worked with his cousin Ronda
Jason an family
June 17, 2020
Brandon you are forever in our hearts,we will cherish the memories an wonderful times we had together the stories the laughs wouldnt change those for the world.are thoughts an prayers are with your family an friends at this hard time.love ya bro
Rhonda church
June 17, 2020
It has been awhile since I last talked to him. At that time he was so happy and doin great, he had just got a job. We talked about how much he looks like his dad and grandpa, about how much he missed grandma. We hugged and said goodbye. I will always remember
His smile
I remember some of his antics when he was little at grandmas house.
God bless the family during this hard time he will be much missed
Denise Leffelman
June 17, 2020
My heart goes out to Brandon's family and friends. I'm very sorry for your loss. I'm keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless you all and carry you through this difficult time.
Heather
June 17, 2020
Wish we had more time. Until we meet again. Love you always
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