Bryce Draisey
May 03, 2010
Bryce Draisey, 13, died Monday, May 3, 2010 at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City. He was born on June 15, 1996 to Derek and Michelle Draisey in Fort Stewart, Georgia.
He is survived by his parents, Derek and Michelle; sister, Brooklyn; and many extended family who loved him very much.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 7, 2010 at Ss. John and Paul Catholic Church, 1401 1st Avenue S, Altoona, burial to follow at Altoona Cemetery. Friends may visit with family from 5-7 p.m. Thursday at the church, with a 7:00 p.m. prayer vigil.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the family in loving memory of Bryce.
On-line condolences to:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Phyllis
05/02/2011
Sorry this happen to such a sweet child
Bethany
06/02/2010
I am So sorry for the lost! i wanted th meet bryce but i didnt get a chance too. my little sister is in the hospital in iowa city too but instead of being on the second floor where bryce was she os on the 3rd floor. when jamie (my little sister) was in the pic-u bryce was too i wanted to come see him but i felt that it would be wrong to because i didnt know of him personally! but now i kinda think i should have so i could just see him 1 time...but i didnt and i am sorry.my prays and thoughts are with u :)
alexis kain
06/01/2010
I am Sorry to say i never got to meet him he seems like he was an amazing person and loved you guys very much and even though he isnt here to watch your family grow he will always be in your hearts
Robert Crooks
05/19/2010
Rip bryce we will miss u
Julia.
05/10/2010
Hello Mr. and Mrs. Drasiey,
I'm sorry to hear about your loss. Him and my sister were good friends. She went to his funeral. I don't know much about loosing a child, but I have lost a sister. So in a way I know how you feel. I hope things get better. I just wanted to say that I am sorry.
-Julia
Alex Newland
05/09/2010
I am so sorry for your loss. Even though I only encountered him once it was fun to talk to him and see how things were going for him. He was always nice ,and always had a smile on his face. I wish I would of been able to know him better. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Alex Newland
Rachael Stegall
05/10/2010
Dear Derek and Michelle,
Windy had sent me this heartbreaking news and I am just reading it now. I am so sorry for the loss of your son. There are no words to convey what you must be going through. I will keep you in my prayers and thoughts. I hope you have many loved ones and happy memories to carry you though this. I'll be thinking of you.
Love and prayers,
Rachael & Harry Stegall
Dalina Hidalgo Ceballos
05/10/2010
I am very sorry for your loss.I only met Bryce two times at Willowbrooke and he is a great person. I was really hoping that he would have gotten his new heart. By the time we found out that he passed away alot of people got affected by it. Bryce made alot of lifes differnt and we all miss him, and honor him. We are very sorry for your loss.
Sending your prayers
05/08/2010
I never had the pleasure of meeting Bryce, however he went to the same school as my daughters so we "know" of Bryce through them. Even though we never met Bryce, he's touched our hearts. We are so sorry to hear of his passing. Sending your family prayers in this difficult time.
The Cecak Family
05/07/2010
Derek, Michelle and Brooklyn,
We are very sorry to hear of the loss of Bryce. I watched the video with my 9 year old son, who too was very touched and had many questions for me. Bryce is truly inspiring and his story reaffirmed my strong feelings of being a donor. God Bless you all and may you be a peace knowing he is in a much better place although he will be greatly missed.
Kalie (7th grader sun)
05/07/2010
Dear Draisey family,
I'm very sorry for your loss. I can not imagine what you are going through. My grandmother died just a few months ago, and I can honestly say, that being my first funeral, it was very, very hard for me. Anyway, what we all want you to know is that while Bryce was on Earth with us, he impacted us all. What a courageous young man you had. He was full of character and courage, motivation and inspiration. He is truly a hero.
Sincerely,
Kalie
7th grade sun
Southeast Polk Junior High
CheyAnne Moore
05/07/2010
I'm sorry for your loss i kinda knew Bryce but not really. I heard from alot of my friends that he was a really nice kid and always sticked up for his friends. If you need anything just e-mail me at {moore_cheyanne@yahoo.com} all lower case letters and i wish he was still her with us. I wish he got that heart and could of been here with his family and friends enjoying the outdoors and indoors.
Your Friend At Southeast Polk Jr.High,
CheyAnne Moore
Emily Babcock
05/07/2010
I am so sorry for your loss. I didn't really know Bryce, but from what I've heard he was a very nice person. You will be in my prayers.
Hunter Foreman
05/07/2010
now, even though i did not ever get to meet your caring son. I just want to say that from what i have heard, Bryce has brought an impact on a lot of peoples lives in a positive way. This is a great tragedy that you have lost your son to something so,terrible, i have no worries about him because he's with god now. and heaven is the best place to be. But i do have much, much sympathy for you guys. Bryce has effected my life in many different ways. Great ways that is. Thats all i have to say
a prayer for you guys and your son Bryce Draisey, Hunter Foreman
Morgan Johnston
05/07/2010
I am sorry for your loss I will miss him dearly. I remember when my family went to go see him in the hospital and i fainted i felt so bad. i will miss him and i hope i see you At The ne w years eve party. I bet you have alot of people how have your back. For we will miss bryce draisey. he will be with us for ever. God be with your family.
Morgan johnston
Ps read bible verse 2 TIMOTHY 4:7