This memorial website was created in memory of our beloved mother, grandmother, wife, sister, friend and loved one; Debbie Bramwell.
Please enjoy some of our memories and add your memories, stories, and photos of our beloved Debbie.
A Celebration of her life will be held on Monday, May 18th, 2015 between 2pm and 5pm at the Moose Lodge in Longmont. We invite all who knew and loved Debbie to join us in the celebration of her life.
The Moose Lodge is located at 2210 Pratt Street, Longmont, CO 80501. If you have questions or need directions please contact Paul Griego at 720-296-2341, Max Henderson at 720-684-9615 or Kehle Griego at kehlegriego@gmail.com
Should friends desire, contributions can be made to the "Taking the grandkids to Kansas fund". Contributions can be mailed to Max Henderson at PO Box 64, Firestone, Colorado 80520.
Tributes
Leave a tributeI know that I talk to you on here a lot but I try and tell you all the things that I think would make you happy since you aren't here to see them for yourself. This week Paul and I meet Grandpa in firestone at one of your old favorite restaurants that has moved spots and we had lunch. We just talked and I ordered grandpa a new phone holder. Then today we went to Aunt Sams house and meet with everyone including Kirk and the kids and had lunch and celebrated the 4th of July early. Then on Tuesday Grandpa will be coming over for dinner for the 4th. I love you so much and I hope you are smiling wherever you are!
Lots of love,
Elena
Love, Gary, Joni, Neva, Audrey :)
As a child I remember your smile. So warm and welcoming. Radiating profound kindness. Your eyes full of light and joy. I must have been 5 or 6 years old. It was the first time we met. Kirk and Kehle were a bit older and still had a few toys that I was aloud play with to keep me occupied while my parents were visiting with you. Out of the choices of toys to play with I chose the toy shopping cart which I imagine was Kehle's. I must have played with that shopping cart for hours non stop. Perfectly content pushing stuffed animals around the yard while Kirk and Kehle kept an eye on me... I had such a great time that I didn't want to go and being the brat that I was, I didn't want to give up that toy shopping cart You and Kehle were gracious enough to let me take it home.
Over the years every time I've heard your name, it's this memory, the memory of your beautiful smile and radiant kindness that I see and feel even at this moment. I'm sure that my five year old self never thanked you. So thank you for the toy shopping cart Kelhe and Debbie.Most of all thank you for the love you sent with it... After all these years I carry it with me. As for the shopping cart, it broke because my cousins and I played with it so much.
Stephen Bramwell
Speaking of her daughter - what better evidence do we have of her character than to look at the amazing daughter she produced?
She had great love for her family and friends and will be sorely missed.
Love, Margaret
From time to time Debbie came to our office to help out. Talk about low maintenance, cheerful and on the ball!
What a treasure, what a loss. Our family's collective heart goes out to Max,Debbie's family and close friends. I will remember her fondly and with affection.
Louis
May God's love surround the family of Debbie Bramwell each day.
We love you all,
Gary, Joni, Neva, Adriana and Family
Do not stand at my grave and weep;
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there, I did not die.
This is the legacy we have from you.
You taught us love and how to fight,
You gave us strength, you gave us might.
A stronger person would be hard to find,
And in your heart, you were always kind.
You fought for us all in one way or another,
Not just as a wife not just as a mother.
For all of us you gave your best,
Now the time has come for you to rest.
So go in peace, you've earned your sleep,
Your love in our hearts, we'll eternally keep.
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Life update
It’s been awhile and today had me thinking about you a lot and wishing that you were still here with us. Today we all got together for our cookie decorating day and spent time with Kirk, the kids and grandpa max. So I thought I would update you on somethings going on.
Emma is finishing up her first semester of college classes and getting out there more and more. Q is a black and red belt who is getting ready to go to high school. Bailey is almost done with her first semester of high school and growing more than you would believe. Pablito is work and spending lots of time with his girlfriend. Grandpa Max is still working of course and planning lots of fun stuff for us kids.
For some big news I am getting married! Looking back it’s really a day I never thought would come. I always wondered who would be able to put up with my moods and constant need to be perfect. Well little did I know the answer would be Jesus. He is so kind, patient and he cares for me so much. We do argue quite a bit but I wouldn’t give up the time I get to spend with him for anything. He is helping me grow as a person each day by teaching me to be more patient, kind, have fun and not care of what people think. He also loves all of my family like they are his own and I know he would do anything for them. So by June 8th we will be married. You will also never guess who is going to marry us. None other than Grandpa Max. I know right, he agreed to that? Not only did he agree to that but I do think he is actually excited to do it. To me it means a lot to get to have someone who has been such a big part of my life and gives us a little piece of you be such a big part of the day. It means a lot to me that Jesus loves him as much as I do. Bailey, Emma, Q and Paul are also all going to be in the wedding party. I am excited that I get to share this day with them and I know it would warm your heart that we all still get to be together. I can’t wait to marry my best friend and spend the day with those I love most. I do wish you could be there though.
Now an update on your oldest. She does worry me and I am sure she worries you as you watch down on her. She has a lot of stress going on in life and although she is handling it well it can not be good for her. She is always amazing at all that she does and although that is not changing it does cause her to put a lot on herself. So please watch over her and help her to realize that she will be amazing at whatever she does. Also please help to remind her that we are all here for her no matter what. Grandpa Max, my dad and Jesus and I would do anything for her at the drop of a hat. So if you could watch out for her and help us remind her everyday that she is loved and so strong that would be amazing! She is always so worried about making sure that everyone else is okay and I hope she can take a small break from that to care for herself. I do not live at home so it has been really hard for me to support her through the little things. Please help Pablito see this and help her with those little things and not cause her more stress.
I love you Grandma and although we are all hanging in there and moving forward in life we will never forget you. Hopefully in June I will be able to update you with some family photos but for now here is my favorite engagement picture. Again I hope you are hanging out with Grandma Verna and Grandma June. Please make sure all three of you are watching out for mom and helping her as much as possible. I will make sure I can do as much down here for both her and Grandpa Max. I love you my sweet Angel.
My Graduation
This weekend we were playing cards with grandpa max and we started talking about how long you have been gone. It is really hard to believe it has already been more than 7 years. We miss you more and more each year and event. This year has been a pretty big year for our family. Emma graduated from high school! You would be amazed at how big and brilliant she has become. Little Bailey isn’t so little anymore, she is now a teenager. Q keeps earning more and more belts. Little Paul has a job that he has stuck with for awhile and loves. He is such an amazing kid and has done so much. As for me I finally graduated from College. I ended up with two degrees and two certificates. Mom threw an amazing party who a lot of family came to. We got to catch up with Aunt Nancy and Aunt Jackie. Grandpa Max and Kirk and the kids came of course. As I was looking back through some pictures I found two I think would have warmed your heart.
As you know Grandpa Max is truly the best grandpa and is always there no matter what. He is always all of our biggest cheerleader and so glad to see us succeed. Bailey and I get to spend a lot of time with him of course. So Mom captured this moment of all three of us smiling and looking at my graduation cap. Of course miss Bailey was in attendance as well and even got up early to help get seats. Even though you weren’t there physically I know you would have been so proud. I am just glad I have some amazing pictures with you I could include on my cap so you could still be apart of the day.
We spend a lot of time with Kirk and the kids, which we all know you would have loved. Uncle Kirk is always willing to come hangout with us and come celebrate with us. I actually had him and Aunt Laura out to my apartment to celebrate my birthday. At my graduation party I got everyone to agree to a picture which is amazing! It’s really nice to have family that I know we could count on for anything. I am glad I get to spend more time with Uncle Kirk as well as the kids. I hope knowing we all still stick together would make you smile.
Last thing is I am hoping you can do me a favor. As you know your daughter she is amazingly strong and stubborn. She has been having a lot of pain and suffering a lot after getting her wisdom teeth removed. If you could just keep an eye on her and make sure she stays here and starts to feel better I would really appreciate it. It is hard to watch her in so much pain and I am hoping they will be able to find something to help her soon. Also watching out for Grandpa Max as he gets older as well. You know him very private and I don’t think he would tell us if something was wrong, so please watch out for him. Losing you was really hard on me and I can’t handle losing either of them right now. I also want to make sure Bailey and Q don’t have to go through such a big lose at such a young age. They are both really close with grandpa and aunt kehle and I know that would be hard on them, especially Bailey. So please help me look out for both of them and make sure they stay healthy and safe.
I love you so much and I know you would be so proud of everyone. I hope you are getting to hangout with Grandma June and Grandma Verna.