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
Sherry Rhoades
05/07/2010
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Our meeting was not one a person thinks of fondly, but one that won't soon be forgotten. We first met your family and Bryce in the Iowa City PICU. I still remember Bryce keeping those nurses on their toes, his outgoing personality and how he loved to entertain. I believe I might still have a magic show ticket. Your family was so kind to us those first few hours and days after Maleah's accident. I have thought of Bryce often and I'm so sad to hear of his passing. Our sincere thoughts and prayers go out to you now. Peace and a well deserved rest to you all.
Sherry Rhoades (Maleah McCool's aunt)
Lexie Blonigan
05/07/2010
Dear Bryce and Bryce's family,
I am so sorry about your loss. Bryce we miss you very much and Bryce's family im sorry that you have to go through all the pain of missing him. He was a great kid, very funny, nice, and everything a kid could of been. He is already missed greatly at southeast polk junior high and i hope everything gets better for you. We will miss you Bryce!
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zachary.berna;
05/07/2010
It is sad to see you pass away bryce. We all wanted you to get you new heart. you will never be forgoten at southeast polk junior high. when i heard that you passed away i was crying.
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
noah lahmann
05/07/2010
im very very sad that bryce died i first met him in the winter near his house we went sleding down the smal hill right on the dead end of the street that day i also made a new friend he is gone now if i had the choice i would have donated anything for him a summer later i went to his garage sale that was really fun i helped kinda with the garagesale in selling lemonade that was really fun i am very sad that he ied i wish i couldve known him better
my respects from noah.
Special Boy
05/07/2010
I'm very sorry for your loss.
Cathy Fosselman - IME
05/07/2010
Think of Brice as living in the hearts of those he touched, for nothing loved is ever lost and he was loved so much. He is in good hands, though he will be missed and your hearts so full of sorrow. Know that you will meet again in a place that will last forever.My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Lane Hacker
05/07/2010
Bryce, your spirit will live forever!
Team Bryce Forever!
Hannah Thorson
05/07/2010
Hi, I am Hannah. I go to Southeast Polk Jr High. I am just thinking and praying for your family. Everyone at SEP is thinking of your family.
Sidney Presnell
05/07/2010
I'm sorry for your loss of your son. He meant a lot to the school of Southeast Polk. We are all sad of this for someone so yougn and had lot's of experiences and what he wanted ot do when he grew up. I didn't know him as well as his friends did or the Comments team but the video touched eveyone and what he went through as a eighth grader. Even though i didn't get a chance to meet him I have heard great things about him. Sorry about your loss.
Emilee Morgan
05/07/2010
i didnt know bryce but i have herd alot about him he seemed really nice so... i am really sorry about your lose and i know all ofus at Southeast Polk will mis him
Danielle Rait
05/07/2010
Im so sorry for your lost.
Katie Turner
05/07/2010
Dear Braisy's,
My name is Katie Turner and I met your son in the Library looking up information for a project I was doing. We had a conversation and he told me what he wanted to do when he grew up. :) i was very amazed. He influenced me by what he said and how he could get through something tough like he was right now. He was very strong, and brave. He loved video games, and that just interested me and that i was proud of. I always thought how awesome he would be able to get through something like that. He inspired me to keep moving forward even if theres something in the way making you not be able to do what you want. When I had to leave I didn't want to because he was so fun to talk to and he gave me the time to let me share what I thought about him. He was strong and pulled through. He did't let anything get in his way from what he wanted to do when he grew up. He's in a better place<3
Sincerely,
Katie Turner
Angie Shannon
05/07/2010
Draisey Family,
My heart and prayers are with you today. Bryce was a remarkable young man. Thank you so much for giving me the priviledge of having him in class last year. I will forever treasure our small amount of time together. He always had a smile on his face and a joke to share with me. He lived life to the fullest and taught all of us to cherish each day, love those around you and bring joy to all you encounter.
Mrs. Shannon
7th grade English teacher
jordan
05/07/2010
i am really sorry for everything i wish i could have came to the funeral but i couldnt and i wish that everything would have worked out and bryce was a really hard working kid and he showed alot of stuff to alot of people and he made a difference at S.E. polk wish he was still here