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
Jeanette Loyd (Fitch) & family
05/06/2010
Derek & Michelle,
I cannot even imagine what you are going through right now. You are in my prayers.
Jennifer (Lair) Granzow
05/06/2010
I am so sorry for your loss. I wish you peace during this difficult time of grieving and healing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family.
Lydia Holm, Blank Children's Hospital
05/06/2010
Dear Draiseys,
I was so sad to learn about your loss. I was the ER doctor who saw him when he was first diagnosed. He was so brave and funny even on the worst day, and I was so glad that he was able to get his new heart. I think about him and you very often, and my thoughts and prayers are with you now.
Kathryn Spick
05/06/2010
I can never pretend to know how you feel. I just want you to know I am holding each of you in my prayers. Your family has so much love. Hold each other tight and let your family and friends carry you through. - Kathryn Spick
Krista Banyas
05/06/2010
I attend SS John and Paul and wanted to extend my sympathy to your family. May your faith and family help you through this most difficult time.
Desiree Newlin
05/05/2010
Michelle, I don't know if you remember me. I worked at encompass. My stepson went to school with Bryce. I was so sad to hear of your loss. You are in our prayers
The Newlin Family
Chris and Jennifer Hogge & Family
05/05/2010
You have our sincere condolences on the loss of your son. Your family is and have been in our prayers.
Teresa Cunningham
05/05/2010
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. There are no words that can express my sorrow. You and your family will continue to be in my daily prayers.
Mary Belieu
05/05/2010
Cathy, Michelle and family,
I am sorry to hear of your loss, Bryce was an amazing young man. May peace be with you.
Ashlee Bales
05/05/2010
Derek and Michelle-
I am deeply sorry about your loss. Bryce was truly an amazing young man. If I may mention a memory I have of him that I have never forgotten, Derek is a part of this memory. Derek asked me to buy him a shirt at the Jeff Dunham show last year, he told me to get him one of his favorite puppet, Peanut. Derek said "He loved it!" :) Nothing made me more happy and honored to give him that gift. I can only imagine the kind of humor and personality Bryce had with loving Peanut so much. Now I will always remember Bryce whenever I think of or see Peanut and what a better way to remember Bryce than laughter and smiles! My prayers are with you and your family.
Linda Brewer
05/05/2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We have kept you all in our prayers for months, at the Dallas Center Church of the Brethren. Penny has kept us informed and I will continue to pray for your family.
Cindy Doty
05/05/2010
Derek, Michelle and Brooklyn,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss.You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jim and Julie Walstrom
05/05/2010
Derek and Michelle,
We are so sorry for your loss. We have been following Bryce's story since seeing Derek again last year. We want you to know that you are in our hearts and our prayers.
Sincerely,
Jim and Julie Walstrom
Jennifer Franzwa
05/05/2010
Derek, Michelle, Brooklyn and extended family,
I am so sorry for your loss. You gave Bryce every chance you could to help him succeed. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find some peace in the support of your loved ones.
Jenn
Randy and Jane Knudtson
05/05/2010
We send our deepest sympathy to all of you during this most difficult time and we will continue to pray for strength and comfort for your family. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.