Brett Robert Church

1970 ∼ 2009

Brett Robert Church

Brett "Bird" Church, 38, lifelong resident of Beaumont passed away Monday, July 6, 2009.

A graveside service will be at 2:00 p.m., Friday, July 10, 2009 at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.

There will be a gathering of family and friends on Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home.

Brett was born December 2, 1970 in Beaumont and was an Industrial Radiographer.

He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Kadyne Church and great grandmother, Inez Burgess.

Those left to cherish his memory is his wife, Melanie Church; mother, Donnakay Church; son, Dakota Robert Church and their many longtime family friends

Condolences

Anonymous July 18, 2009
Dear Melanie and Dakota, Our deepest sorrows for the loss of your husband and father. It was much too soon to take him from you. May it help your hearts in times of grief to know that many, many have you both in their thoughts & their prayers. May life bl##imported-begin##Online Friends##imported-end##
Anonymous July 11, 2009
Dear DonnaKay, Wishing you and your husband comfort and strength during your time of great loss. I am so very sorry. Love, Spendi & Mr. Spendi##imported-begin##Spendi##imported-end##
Anonymous July 11, 2009
Dear Ones, Thinking of you everyday and praying for you to have strength at this time. I loved Brett and will always have him in my memories. God bless you and keep you! Love, Kathy Evans##imported-begin##Kathy Evans##imported-end##
Anonymous July 10, 2009
Warhorse. my deepest sympathies are with you and your family. Hold on to your love and knw that Brett is no longer in any discomfort and never will be again.##imported-begin##Donna##imported-end##
Anonymous July 10, 2009
My deepest sympathy Warhorse....##imported-begin##lost indie linda##imported-end##
Anonymous July 10, 2009
Melanie, Dakota and DonnaKay, my heart goes out to you in this terrible loss. May you find peace and comfort in the many memories.. May God bless and comfort you.##imported-begin##Michelle##imported-end##
Anonymous July 10, 2009
God Bless You all at this time of deep sorrow....TOO SOON!##imported-begin##Peggy Campbell##imported-end##
Anonymous July 10, 2009
So sorry for your loss warhorse. ~chorkie##imported-begin##Shelley##imported-end##
Anonymous July 10, 2009
I am so very sorry for your loss. Herffy##imported-begin##Donna##imported-end##
Anonymous July 9, 2009
My deepest condolences and sympathies go out to the Church family. You are in my prayers.##imported-begin##Susan Brunner##imported-end##
Anonymous July 9, 2009
I know this is a very difficult time for you, but know that God is still watching over you and He was ready for Brett to go Home. Take care and I love you.##imported-begin##Dotty DeWitt##imported-end##
Anonymous July 9, 2009
DonnaKay and family, please accept our heartfelt condolences in your time of grief. Try and take comfort knowing he is now out of pain, and at peace. God give all of you strength and courage in the trying days ahead. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.##imported-begin##Jim and Kim Monroe##imported-end##
Anonymous July 9, 2009
DonnaKay and family, My prayers are with you in this time of great sorrow. Know that Brett is in a better place and has no more pain. You all now have another angel on your shoulder to watch and guide over you. My love to Dakota, be strong my dear, ##imported-begin##Stephanie Rudy##imported-end##
Anonymous July 9, 2009
I am so very sorry for your loss. No one should ever have to experience the pain of losing a child, no matter their age. He is without a doubt in a better place and looking out for you. Please give our love to his wife and son, from all the nurses at Beau##imported-begin##Peggy Scifres##imported-end##
Anonymous July 9, 2009
He will be dearly missed!!!##imported-begin##Diana Morris##imported-end##
Anonymous July 9, 2009
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.##imported-begin##JudyCornblossom##imported-end##
Anonymous July 9, 2009
Melanie it is with a heavy heart that I offer my deepest sympathy, I will always be here for you, your friend always, Gladys##imported-begin##Gladys Hall##imported-end##
Anonymous July 9, 2009
hoping you can find the strength to carry on and the inner peace in knowing that your beloved family member is no longer in any pain. may god wrap you in his arms and carry you through these, your darkest hours.##imported-begin##Darcy IS##imported-end##
Anonymous July 9, 2009
You're home now, you are the blessed one, it is those you left who will grieve. Watch over them and may they soon have the peace you now have.##imported-begin##Marilyn##imported-end##
Anonymous July 9, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you.##imported-begin##Walton##imported-end##
Anonymous July 8, 2009
My deepest sympathy to all of you at this time of sorrow. Hugs Dojewo##imported-begin##Donna Wolniakowski##imported-end##
Anonymous July 8, 2009
My thoughts and sorrows are with your entire family through this sad occasion.##imported-begin##Susan Williams Lavinia IS##imported-end##
Anonymous July 8, 2009
Time will heal all, but memories will last a lifetime and you have many to be thankfull for. We are there for you and DonnaKay always.##imported-begin##Mom & Bill##imported-end##
Anonymous July 8, 2009
Donnakay; Please know that my heart and thoughts are with you. You were the first person I thought of today when I awoke. Love to you and your family for your heart-felt loss. The love never ends DK. Kris##imported-begin##Kristine Buhnerkemper##imported-end##
Anonymous July 8, 2009
Dearest DonnaKay, My deepest sympathies to you and Brett' wife and son. I'm at a loss for words and can not imagine the pain you must be enduring. My friend, DonnaKay, myheart is broken for you. Sincerely, Penny Cook##imported-begin##Penny Cook##imported-end##
Anonymous July 8, 2009
I'm so sorry for your loss Donna Kay. Brett was so very young and God took him home to be with Him much sooner than I would have expected. My heart breaks for you as a mother. I know that your pain has to be unbearable, but with the help of God and His##imported-begin##Mandysmom##imported-end##
Anonymous July 8, 2009
Dearest Donnakay & Family Brett's wife Melanie & Dakota My deepest sympathies to you and your family. ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥&he##imported-begin##Alanna Koawally##imported-end##
Anonymous July 8, 2009
May you find peace that your son is now surrounded by celestial air and holding God’s hand…my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Respectfully, SusiePMcD##imported-begin##SusiePMcD IS##imported-end##
Anonymous July 8, 2009
In this time of griefing I pray that God watches over each of them and lightens their heavy hearts. May he bless them with the good memories of Brett.##imported-begin##Donna##imported-end##
Anonymous July 8, 2009
Dear Donnakay, I was so so sorry to hear of this and want to express my deep sympathy. Harise Nile##imported-begin##Harise##imported-end##
Anonymous July 8, 2009
Be strong. My prayers for you Donnakay, and your family. Gail/theal3##imported-begin##Gail Snyder##imported-end##
Anonymous July 8, 2009
My prayers are with all of you. I know there are no words that can heal your pain, but I hope the memory of Brett's love will soften the sorrow.##imported-begin##Jan Samsong IS##imported-end##
Anonymous July 8, 2009
Dear DonnaKay and Family: I could not believe when I saw the news about your son passing away. I was in shock. I send to you and Brett's wife my heartfelt condolences. I wish I could be there to give you a hug but I send to you a virtual hug. I am so##imported-begin##Kathy ##imported-end##
Anonymous July 8, 2009
Donna Kay; I'm so very sorry to hear this. God Bless.##imported-begin##Kay Rodriguez##imported-end##
Anonymous July 7, 2009
My heart and prayers go out to Brett and his family. As his Mom says, he is with his Angels now.##imported-begin##Linda ##imported-end##
Anonymous July 7, 2009
Donnakay and family my heart goes out to all of you. Such a loss to lose a child and a father and a husband. Know I am sending up my prayers for you and yours and will take comfort in knowing Brett is pain free and with all of the loved ones who passed ##imported-begin##Karen Johnson##imported-end##
Anonymous July 7, 2009
Prayers are with the family.....God bless and hold you close...##imported-begin##kitty##imported-end##
Anonymous July 7, 2009
Please know that the family is still remembered daily in prayer. God bless you all.##imported-begin##Beverly Reed##imported-end##
Anonymous July 7, 2009
DK, My prayers are with you. May God be with you and comfort you.##imported-begin##mary clare howard##imported-end##
Anonymous July 7, 2009
We express our sincere sympathies to the Church family. Donnakay my prayers are with you and Dakota. With love, Sally and David##imported-begin##Sally and David ##imported-end##
Anonymous July 7, 2009
Oh Donna Kay I was so shocked to read this- Don sent it to me. I am so sorry to hear of this. My thoughts and prayers are with you and family.##imported-begin##Sharon##imported-end##
Anonymous July 7, 2009
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal; Love leaves a memory no one can steal. My heart goes out to Brett's family.##imported-begin##PatC##imported-end##
Anonymous July 7, 2009
Dear Church family: My deepest sympathy and condolences to you all. You will remain in my prayers as Brett soars above, he will forever shower you with his love. Love..Jayne and son##imported-begin##Jayne##imported-end##
Anonymous July 7, 2009
When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight. ~Kahlil Gibran##imported-begin##nan##imported-end##
Anonymous July 7, 2009
Sending prayers, love and light, Brett is now free of pain and will forever be surrounded by the light of our Lord. I can only imagine what you are going through, a parent shouldn't have to bury their child. Please know that we are here for you.##imported-begin##Willow##imported-end##
Anonymous July 7, 2009
The Church Family- The loss of a loved one is extremely difficult. I hope God watches over all of you, during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.##imported-begin##Jonathan##imported-end##
Anonymous July 7, 2009
I am so very sorry for your loss.##imported-begin##Kate/Rockford2##imported-end##
Anonymous July 7, 2009
May God bless your family during this time of loss. May you feel his arms around you in the following days.##imported-begin##Sandra grammie/va##imported-end##
Anonymous July 7, 2009
We were so sorry to hear about Brett. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers.##imported-begin##Noah & Family##imported-end##
Anonymous July 7, 2009
To the Church Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you all tonight. Brett is now singing with the angels. Bless you all.##imported-begin##Jodie##imported-end##
Anonymous July 7, 2009
Brett was on loan to you and the world by God the Father. He who brought him safely here took him safely back into his loving and eternal care. Although he is no longer with you in body, his spirit will be with you forever. God Bless you, Bre##imported-begin##Nicole Babington##imported-end##
Anonymous July 7, 2009
I am so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to all the family.##imported-begin##packy##imported-end##
Anonymous July 7, 2009
I am so sorry Melanie, that you had to experience this so early in life. I pray that God's strength and peace be with you. Hugs, Linda and Rey##imported-begin##Linda Jasso##imported-end##
Anonymous July 7, 2009
DonnaKay, my heartfelt sympathies and prayers for your entire family. May Brett rest in peace.##imported-begin##Melissa##imported-end##
Anonymous July 7, 2009
Please accept my heartfelt sympathies for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. tally##imported-begin##tally##imported-end##