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
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 at this most difficult time.
Kent Chesmore
05/05/2010
Derek, Michelle, and Brooklyn,
I am so sarry to hear about Bryce. You have all been in my prayers from the day Bryce went to the hospital the first time. Even though God heard all our prayers to keep Bryce with us, God's need for Bryce in heaven must have been greater. I am sure Bryce is beside God now as an angel smiling down on all of us.
Jennifer Kasiar (Anderson)
05/05/2010
Derek, Michelle and Brooklyn,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I can't imagine what you as a family have endured. Each and every day we have is a true blessing. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Barbara German
05/05/2010
Derek and Michelle
It's hard to know what to say....except that my thoughts are with the 2 of you and your families during this VERY difficult time.
When I look at Bryce's picture, his smile tells it all.
He was a blessing to all who knew him and an inspiration for many.
He will be missed!
Barb
George and Diana Coon
05/05/2010
Derek and Michelle
Diana and I are so sorry to read of your son Bryce's death. From what we understand, he has put up a gallant struggle for a young man his age. You Derek, Michelle and Brooklyn are in our prayers.
George and Diana Coon
Angela Kooker
05/05/2010
Derek, Michelle and Brooklyn,
I am SO sorry to hear about the loss of Bryce. He was a very special young man and was very brave. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!
Karen Sullivan
05/05/2010
Michelle , Derek and Brooklyn,
I know that you as a family have endured so much and that you will find comfort in knowing the hard fought battle that Bryce fought was not in vain. He was a strong and courageous. I will never forget him coming into the office one morning proud as a peacock with his new heart and how he explained what was going on and where he was headed.
Life is always a guessing game and we never know what our next test will be.
You were blessed to have had a son like Bryce.
Kerry Ramsey
05/05/2010
My daughter Rachel and Bryce were friends. Rachel started the Team Bryce Facebook page to support him. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jean Slaybaugh
05/04/2010
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
God bless and hold you,
Jean
Mickey Knosby
05/04/2010
To Michelle, Derek and family
My heart just aches for you and I just want to give you all a hug.
Please accept my condolence.
Eric Hanson
05/04/2010
Draiseys--
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. It was a pleasure to get to know Bryce a few different times and an honor to tell his story.
Eric Hanson
KCCI-TV