April 18
April 18
The reality is, we never forget, we don't move on, we don't have closure, but rather we remember, we honor, we adapt, with broken hearts.
Brett Allen Marcelis – Age 46 passed away on September 19th, 2015 in Discovery Bay, California. He was born December 12, 1968 in Salt Lake City, Utah and later raised in Ferron Utah.
Survived by his children, Brittany Varner (Jarred), Amber Myers (Nick), Maria Marcelis (Tyler) and Kalvin Marcelis; 5 grandchildren, (Mother) Barbara Lawrence and (Step-Father) Michael Lawrence; (Father) Don Marcelis and (Step Mother) Immy Marcelis; (Brothers) Troy Marcelis (Shauna), (Step Brothers) Scott Marcelis, Nathan Marcelis (Heidi), Tony Marcelis (Melissa), Wayne Marcelis; (Sisters) Jodi Marcelis and Wendy Cox-Vetitoe (Brandon).
Brett deeply loved and cherished his children, grandchildren and family. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
We will remember him forever. We miss you and know that you are in a better place. Where the is no pain. You are at peace. I understand, I just wish I could explain to my heart. There is an empty space in it that nothing will ever fill. I greive, but I know my tears are for me.
We will be together again baby brother, until then, my love will always be with you.
Survived by his children, Brittany Varner (Jarred), Amber Myers (Nick), Maria Marcelis (Tyler) and Kalvin Marcelis; 5 grandchildren, (Mother) Barbara Lawrence and (Step-Father) Michael Lawrence; (Father) Don Marcelis and (Step Mother) Immy Marcelis; (Brothers) Troy Marcelis (Shauna), (Step Brothers) Scott Marcelis, Nathan Marcelis (Heidi), Tony Marcelis (Melissa), Wayne Marcelis; (Sisters) Jodi Marcelis and Wendy Cox-Vetitoe (Brandon).
Brett deeply loved and cherished his children, grandchildren and family. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
We will remember him forever. We miss you and know that you are in a better place. Where the is no pain. You are at peace. I understand, I just wish I could explain to my heart. There is an empty space in it that nothing will ever fill. I greive, but I know my tears are for me.
We will be together again baby brother, until then, my love will always be with you.
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March 18
March 18
They say there is a reason, they say time will heal; neither time or reason will change the way I feel. Gone are the days we used to share, but in my heart, you’re always there. The gate of memories will never close; I miss you more than anyone knows….
Love and miss you. Always and forever..❤️
Love and miss you. Always and forever..❤️
February 11
February 11
Love you....
January 17
January 17
Sweet Bro! Looking at a picture of you, me, Troy, Jodi, Shauna and Brandon. Every time I look at this picture, I smile. We had so much fun bowling and karaoke… So blessed to have wonderful memories of you. I love you!❤️
December 12, 2023
December 12, 2023
Happy Birthday my sweet Baby Brother. All of us who love you are celebrating the blessing of having you touch our lives!! Thank you brother for your beautiful children who each remind me of you in different ways…. And your Sweet grandkids. Oh my goodness they are getting so big! And I’m not sure how you did it but I’m pretty sure you gave a healthy dose of that mischievous personality of yours to Teagan!!! You can see it all over her little face. You did good brother, you should be so proud. Your kids and beautiful grandkids are amazing. ❤️
Love you to the moon and back.
Love you to the moon and back.
December 12, 2023
December 12, 2023
Wishing you the Happiest Heavenly Birthday Daddy. Forever missing you. I love you.
December 4, 2023
December 4, 2023
Brother!! I love you and wish we had more time together, especially hard not having you here at Christmas!. Always and forever brother!
October 20, 2023
October 20, 2023
I love you and miss you more than words and tears can express. Heartbroken
September 19, 2023
September 19, 2023
The pain of your death is still shattering! But I know in my heart that you’ve never really left; you are alongside side us, watching over us, unseen, unheard but always close.
My heart will never forget. Your memory is cherished. You will never be forgotten my sweet baby Brother. ❤️
My heart will never forget. Your memory is cherished. You will never be forgotten my sweet baby Brother. ❤️
September 19, 2023
September 19, 2023
8 years without you. And it still hurts just as bad as it did when I got the phone call that you were gone. There are so many things I would have given anything to call you about. The number of hugs I needed from you and the advice only you can give that I’ll never get again. My heart is missing a piece and I can’t get it back because you took it to heaven. I see you in my kids and I am so so thankful for that. But Dad, the way I miss you is indescribable. I wish you were here. Love you the most Daddio.
August 15, 2023
August 15, 2023
Thinking of you sweet Brother. I love you..
July 26, 2023
July 26, 2023
My sweet baby brother. I simply cannot believe that you been gone almost 8 years. It still feels like yesterday! I miss you so much!
June 18, 2023
June 18, 2023
Happy Father’s Day Brother!! Love you to the moon and back. ❤️
June 18, 2023
June 18, 2023
Wishing you a Happy Heavenly Father’s Day Daddy. We are forever missing you down here, can’t wait until I can squeeze you again. I love you so much.
May 28, 2023
May 28, 2023
We laughed remembering you today!!! I love you. ❤️
April 24, 2023
April 24, 2023
I love you so much Brother…. I wish I could talk with you through these tough times but I do have you with me always in my heart. ❤️
March 13, 2023
March 13, 2023
Heard a beautiful song that made me think of you... I love you Brother and miss you so much and you truly are. "Bigger Than the Whole Sky." I love you.
February 11, 2023
February 11, 2023
Love you brother. Miss you always and forever.
January 28, 2023
January 28, 2023
I love you so much sweet Brother. I’m listening to “Brother Let Me
Be Your Shelter.” It still evokes such strong emotion!!! I’m sorry I didn’t protect you. I love you more than words can ever express. My heart still breaks.
Be Your Shelter.” It still evokes such strong emotion!!! I’m sorry I didn’t protect you. I love you more than words can ever express. My heart still breaks.
January 5, 2023
January 5, 2023
Happy New Year! I’m sure hoping 2023 is better than 2022. Maybe you could put in a good word for me with the big guy… I know it would be so much better if you were here with us but that’s me be selfish. I know you’re in heaven and there is no way you aren’t filled with happiness, health and joy every single day. I love you brother.
December 12, 2022
December 12, 2022
Happy Birthday sweet Brother. We miss you so very much! Looking forward to celebrating with you again in Heaven!
December 12, 2022
December 12, 2022
Happy Happy Heavenly Birthday Daddy. I love you and I miss you more than you could ever know.
November 24, 2022
November 24, 2022
I love you so much Brother!! No rolls like Mom made but still a good day! Not the same without you. Miss you every day!❤️
November 24, 2022
November 24, 2022
Happy Thanksgiving in heaven Daddy. Wish you were filling a chair at my table instead. I miss you and love you so much.
September 19, 2022
September 19, 2022
My sweet Baby Brother how conflicted this day is!!!! Mourning the loss of you not being here while attempting to celebrate big Brother’s birthday!!! It’s not the same without you. Your smile…. Laugh…. And that ridiculous sense of humor! you are missed every day and we all love you so much!!! Cannot wait until we are all together again! ❤️
September 19, 2022
September 19, 2022
Missing you more and more every time this day comes Daddy. I feel so robbed of time that I still needed. Wish you were here. I love you so much.
August 26, 2022
August 26, 2022
Wish desperately that you were here. Missing you more than words can express. Love you to the moon and back.
August 14, 2022
August 14, 2022
Wish I could squeeze you. Miss you Daddy.
July 26, 2022
July 26, 2022
Time is going by so quickly... I am looking forward to the day I am reunited with my baby brother in heaven.... to laugh and give you a big hug! Until then sweet brother... I'll keep on.. I love you... and always trust in God and his word.. am standing in faith in his promise. I'll see you again.
June 19, 2022
June 19, 2022
Happy Heavenly Fathers Day Daddy. Missing you more than you could imagine. Wish I could squeeze you. Love you so much.❤️
June 19, 2022
June 19, 2022
Happy Father’s Day daddy!! Missing you always. I hope you are having a great day in heaven, I love you…
June 1, 2022
June 1, 2022
Missing you so much Brother!! Wish you were here so I could talk to you.. laugh and cry with you. Love you!
May 2, 2022
May 2, 2022
Well daddy… You’re gonna be a grandpa (again)! But I know you already knew that, I know you hand picked this little nugget just for me and Ty.
I wish you were here for these big moments. I’m missing you every day. I love you I love you I love you
I wish you were here for these big moments. I’m missing you every day. I love you I love you I love you
April 22, 2022
April 22, 2022
I love you to the moon and back little brother!!❤️
March 29, 2022
March 29, 2022
I miss you so much. I love you Daddy.
March 17, 2022
March 17, 2022
Hi Daddy. Just wanted to tell you that Trystin has decided his favorite band is AC/DC and his favorite song is Thunderstruck, and he has grown a pretty stellar mullet. I’m sure this would make you so proud. Loving and missing you more every day.
March 8, 2022
March 8, 2022
Hey Little Brother.... I had to share... Brandon and I were in the kitchen night before last listening to music while we were making dinner and the song by Simple Minds, "Don't You Forget About Me" started playing. And I said to Brandon, every time I hear this song it makes me think of Brett, and he agreed. And then I followed up with, "who in the world would ever forget Brett Marcelis." We both agreed that no one who ever knew you would ever forget you! Then we laughed because you are so wonderfully memorable! I love you and miss you every day.
February 20, 2022
February 20, 2022
I miss you Daddy.
February 10, 2022
February 10, 2022
Hi Sweet Brother!!! Thinking about so much lately. Miss your silly sense of humor. Always making everyone laugh. I love you so very much.
Make Korey feel welcome in heaven. I’m sure you two have already reminisced plenty. ♥️
Make Korey feel welcome in heaven. I’m sure you two have already reminisced plenty. ♥️
December 12, 2021
December 12, 2021
Happy Happy Birthday my sweet brother! I love you more than words can ever express and miss you to the moon and back. Celebrating this beautiful day that we were all so blessed by your birth! I am selfish and wish that we had you longer but I know that we will all celebrate in Heaven someday. Until then sweet brother have a very very happy birthday!!
December 12, 2021
December 12, 2021
Happy Heavenly Birthday Daddy. Miss you more than ever. We’re celebrating you down here today with your favorites, enchiladas and German chocolate cake. Wish you were here with us. I love you so much, and am so grateful for all the memories that I have, just wish we could’ve made more. I love you Daddy. Happy Birthday.♥️
November 13, 2021
November 13, 2021
I love you Brother.
September 23, 2021
September 23, 2021
You are in my heart little brother and I carried you with me. Shouting your name from the roof top in my heart as your baby girl married her forever love!❤️
We remembered you little brother.
We remembered you little brother.
September 19, 2021
September 19, 2021
MEMORIES of my BROTHER….
How well I remember all the special times we had. As we were raised side by side… sharing the good and the bad.
Sometimes we would disagree but always made up in the end. And as we became
adults we were the best of friends…
Then you heard the voice of Jesus calling from on high. He was holding out his loving arms but I couldn’t say, “goodbye.”
So in my mind I said, “see you later.”
Dear Brother, wait for me in the beauty of God’s Heaven…. Where the best is yet to be…
I love you more than words can express. ♥️
How well I remember all the special times we had. As we were raised side by side… sharing the good and the bad.
Sometimes we would disagree but always made up in the end. And as we became
adults we were the best of friends…
Then you heard the voice of Jesus calling from on high. He was holding out his loving arms but I couldn’t say, “goodbye.”
So in my mind I said, “see you later.”
Dear Brother, wait for me in the beauty of God’s Heaven…. Where the best is yet to be…
I love you more than words can express. ♥️
September 19, 2021
September 19, 2021
6 years without you Daddy. Still hurts as bad as the second I found out you were gone. I miss you so much. I love you.
August 22, 2021
August 22, 2021
Thinkin of you Daddy. Miss you so much.
August 13, 2021
August 13, 2021
What does it look like in heaven.... I listen to the words of this song and I can see you as I did days before you left us.... A big smile on your face in the clouds so happy and so healthy. Your pain gone away, singing, all your days filled with love and light, happy and so alive! Cannot wait to see you again my dear sweet brother...I love you!
July 29, 2021
July 29, 2021
♥️♥️♥️♥️Love you Brother!♥️♥️♥️♥️
July 15, 2021
July 15, 2021
Hi little Brother….. thinking of you and miss you sooooo soooo much! Keep an eye on things. I love you. ❤️
June 20, 2021
June 20, 2021
Happy Heavenly Father’s Day, daddy!
I miss you more every day. The closer we are getting to the wedding makes me wish more than ever that you could be here to join in the festivities and hold my hand through it all. But I know you are always with me every step of the way.
I love you so much.
I miss you more every day. The closer we are getting to the wedding makes me wish more than ever that you could be here to join in the festivities and hold my hand through it all. But I know you are always with me every step of the way.
I love you so much.
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March 18
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They say there is a reason, they say time will heal; neither time or reason will change the way I feel. Gone are the days we used to share, but in my heart, you’re always there. The gate of memories will never close; I miss you more than anyone knows….
Love and miss you. Always and forever..❤️
Love and miss you. Always and forever..❤️
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This year, Trystin and Jaxson's Elves on the Shelves (Flash and Dash) threw a little party for Papa Brett's birthday! Complete with a sign, balloons, and cupcakes. Trystin and Jaxson can't wait to celebrate!
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You're little girl sent me this picture earlier this month of Trystin. He had gotten himself dressed for school and asked Brittany (his Mommy) to take his picture. She was ready to take the picture in the kitchen and he said no Mom- I want my picture taken with Papa Brett. She knew in her breaking heart exactly what he meant. So she followed Trystin to a shelf where your picture and urn sit in honor of you. Trystin stood happily by your picture and smiled brightly. After taking the picture she looked at it and to the right was a bright light next to Trystin. Brittany sent this picture to me and even before she explained the picture and little Trystin's request. I thought to myself, you are with him in the picture, I could see your presence watching over him. Then when Brittany explained Trystin's request, I knew with absolutely certainy as did Brittany, you were with your little grandson watching over him as you are all of us. I love you little brother and miss you so very much. Saddness and joy in missing you but knowing you are in heaven and we will be together again.
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