Brandon Lloyd Gray, 26, of Kellogg, Idaho, passed away November 19, 2011 at the Kootenai Medical Center of Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho. He was born August 11, 1985 at Silverton, Idaho; Brandon was the son of David and Laurie Gray.
Brandon has lived in the Silver Valley all of his life. He attended and graduated from the Mullan High School in 2003. Brandon then attended the North Idaho College of Coeur d’ Alene.
Brandon was a contract miner for Cementation, USA- a primary contractor to the Hecla Mining Company.
Brandon loved and enjoyed his family and family gatherings, hunting, fishing, motorcycling, snowmobiling, snowboarding and downhill skiing and rollin’ coal; he also loved children and children loved him; as an endearment, many children called him “Uncle Brandon”.
Brandon is survived by his mother Laurie Gray and her companion Chris Richardson of Osburn, Idaho; his father David and his wife Diana Gray of Osburn, Idaho; one brother Seth Robert Gray of Kellogg, Idaho; two step- brothers Greg and his wife Sonja Schroeder of Lakeside, Montana, John and his wife Michele Schroeder of Kingston, Idaho; one step sister Emily and her husband Robert Davis of Post Falls, Idaho; his maternal grandparents Carol and Dale Noordam of Mullan, Idaho and Gary Lee and Diane VanBroeke of Wallace, Idaho; his paternal grandparents Darrel and Shirley Gray of Woodland Park- Wallace, Idaho; Brandon’s girlfriend Alyssa Jarvey of Kingston, Idaho; his Uncles Bruce and his wife Mary Ellen VanBroeke of Mullan, Idaho and Keith and his wife Summer VanBroeke of Whitefish, Montana; he is also survived by two nieces and one nephew Christian Davis, Morgan Davis and Lillian Schroeder. Brandon was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother Jacqueline Rose Gray and his great-grandparents.
Cremation was held and A Celebration of Brandon’s Life will be held on Friday, November 25, 2011, at 1:00 P.M. at the Mullan Athletic Pavilion of Mullan, Idaho with Pastor Jeff Arthurs officiating. The family suggests that everyone dress casual- hunting clothing, etc. A potluck reception will be held at the Wallace Elks following services; everyone is welcome.
The family suggests that memorials may be made to the Mullan Volunteer Fire Department or to the Shoshone County Groomers Association.
SHOSHONE FUNERAL SERVICES & CREMATORY KELLOGG, IDAHO is entrusted with funeral arrangements.
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My prayers are with your family, I don't remember Brandon but my daughter and grandsons, the McGillivrays, cared deeply for Brandon. -- Diane VanVleet
My thoughts and prayers are with you. -- Chris Conley
Dave, Laurie, Seth and for Brandon's entire family, Please know you remain in our thoughts and prayers. Peace be with you, -- Rich and Berni Baldwin
I am so sorry for your loss of Brandon,even though I personally didn't know Brandon, I knew his dad David and his grand father Darrell.My condolences to all of you. -- Diana Arrowood
Brandon: It wasn't that long ago we had talked on the phone. I consider myself incredibly incredibly lucky to have been able to spend as much time together as we had. All the memories will never be forgotten. Whenever I get sad and want to cry again thinking of you, I just turn on "She's got the look" by Roxette, and I just start smiling thinking of your ridiculous dance moves you would do while driving to it and I would be sitting there covering my eyes and laughing begging you to stop =] I've never met anyone like you, and I know I never will again. You were truly one of a kind and could make anyone laugh no matter the situation. You were and are incredibly loved and missed. I can't wait to see you again someday. I hope they have motocross movies in heaven =] I love you and miss you. My thoughts, prayers, and deepest condolences go out to Laurie and Seth and the rest of your family and friends. You have an amazing group of people who love you. -- Mary Hogan
So saddened to hear of your loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. -- Marie Voltolini Kleffner
Our condolensces to you and your family, Laurie and Dave. We will be praying for you in the days ahead. -- Pete and Peg Petersen
Patti and I send our prayers to the entire family. -- Tom Barber
Laurie and Family, know you are in our thoughts and prayers, so sorry for your loss. Just hold on to those special memories, and remember,heaven is a beautiful place and you will be with your son again one day. -- Ron and Rhonda Green
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and there loss. We are so sorry for the famiy. -- Stacy and Andrew Maciosek
We will surely miss you Brandon. I'm sure you're PLAYING HARD in heaven right now. -- Danee McGillivray
I`m so sorry Laurie. I`ve watched your boys grow up sence 1997. You are in our prayers and thoughts. -- Randy and Mary Perkins
I'm so sorry your your loss. Our families thoughts and prayers are with your family. Rest in peace Brandon. -- Jake and Alishia Strange
I still can't believe that you are gone. You will forever live through our memories we have with you and that smile you always left no matter what we were doing. We miss you buddy; God must have a bigger plan for you up there. RIP -- Torrie Stutzke
I am sorry for your loss. My heart and prayers goes out to you Laurie and your family. Love you. -- Patrick Brotherton
Our prayers and love to all those mourning the tragic and untimely loss of Brandon. -- Harry Noordam
The Comfort of Christ's Coming, 13 But I do not want you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning those who have fallen asleep, lest you sorrow as others who have no hope. 14 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so God will bring with Him those who sleep in Jesus. 15 For this we say to you by the word of the Lord, that we who are alive and remain until the coming of the Lord will by no means precede those who are asleep. 16 For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first. 17 Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And thus we shall always be with the Lord. 18 Therefore comfort one another with these words. -- Terry and Alison Jacobs
We are so very sorry for your loss. Our prayer are with you. -- Steve and Kathy Gilseth
Our heart goes out to Dave and all Brandon's friends and family. We have many fond memories of Brandon. I wish there was something we could do to take away the pain. You are in our thoughts and prayers. -- Aaron and Justine Raap
We never say goodby its see you later we will see our loved ones again we shall celebrate the time and memories we shared with Brandon don't weep he is lookin down on all his loved ones so smile be joyful never for get him my deepest sympathy goes to Dave and the rest of the family, God bless -- Zack Ayers
Words can not express the sorrow I feel at the loss of Brandon. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. -- Gary Shelley
It is with a heavy heart that I am writing this note. Please know your family is in my prayers. I hope your precious memories of your son will bring happiness to your heart and you will be joyful of the time you had with him. -- Mark Hartmann
David and family, there are no words to justify the feelings when I heard about your boy. Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time. Rick Grebil and family. -- Rick Grebil
I give your family my best wishes in there time of need, a buddy and fellow Osburn scooter member from 2002. Never forget you as a friend, neighbor, and fellow person. You where a great person and where taken to young. Save me a spot at the pearly gates. -- James Banning
David and Lauri, We just learned of Brandon, we are so sorry for your loss, there are no words to express the sorrow. We just learned of who it was. Please accept our condolences, their are no words to make this easier, that is for sure. Please take care and know you are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Love -- Linda and Zane Blegen
Brandon was always the best part about coming home to visit. He was and will alwys be one of my most favorite people and iwill miss him dearly. My thoughts and condolences to his family and loved ones. -- Lindsay Nelson
Carol and family. I am sorry for your loss and you are in our prayers. -- Kathy and Randy Bush
