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Brian Mark Atwell
May 15, 1961 ~ September 1, 2017 (age 56) 56 Years Old Light a Candle
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Message from Ben Dinkel
July 24, 2018 8:10 AM
I had the amazing pleasure of helping Brian through work at LINK. He loved to talk politics with me and keep me on the straight and narrow path of a Kansas kid! I moved away and have always remembered our fun trips to see his doctors. Even though his path was one filled with hard times his fire and energy in life left a impact on me. The time I spent helping him wasn't a job, but a blessing making a friend I will always remember.
Message from Mike Mayer
September 12, 2017 11:17 AM
I was saddened to hear of Brian's passing. He and I became good friends as fellow executive directors of Centers for Independent Living when we both served on the Board of Directors of APRIL in the early 1990s. We met at numerous independent living conferences and APRIL meetings over the years and always enjoyed each other's company and our experiences as advocates for people with disabilities. I had the great pleasure of spending time with him here in Missoula Montana on a couple of occasions when he visited here, and I was able to show him some of the great outdoors in my neck of the woods as well as our local brand of college football. I have many fond memories of our times together. He was a great advocate and even better person and will be missed tremendously. My sincere condolences to his family and friends.
Message from John, Shirla, Larry and Danny Horacek
September 10, 2017 7:48 AM
Sending our deepest sympathy on the loss of your brother Brian. Our thoughts are with you.
A candle was lit by Philip & Trennie Bauer
on September 8, 2017 9:45 PM
Message from Melvia Gardner
September 8, 2017 12:36 AM
Sorry to hear about Brian 's passing. I meet him when her hired me as a VISTA for LINK. INC. on ADA isssues...because of him I went on to further my education Interior Design and Drafting. Brian will be missed!
Message from Wes and Linda Penner
September 7, 2017 9:51 AM
Dennis/Jennie, Courtney/Paula, and Merritta,
We were sorry to hear of Brian's passing. Please know you have been in our thoughts and prayers throughout this week. We continue to pray for strength and comfort for your families. Your friends, Wes and Linda Penner
We were sorry to hear of Brian's passing. Please know you have been in our thoughts and prayers throughout this week. We continue to pray for strength and comfort for your families. Your friends, Wes and Linda Penner
A candle was lit by Lesley Schmidt
on September 6, 2017 10:13 AM
Message from Kent Scott
September 6, 2017 9:00 AM
Dennis, Merritta, Courtney and Families. I was so sorry to hear of Brian passing. I have many fond memories of Brian and our years together participating in 4H and of course the relationships between your family and mine! I remember Brian as a guy who always went at life "full throttle". Although I hadn't seen him in quite a few years, I imagine he still lived it the same way, just slightly slower. Please know you all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Message from Andy Reichart
September 5, 2017 12:27 PM
Dennis, Jennie and family, I am deeply saddened by the news of your loss. I pray that God will grant you the strength. My most sincere condolences.
Message from Eldon and Anita Pfannenstiel
September 4, 2017 9:12 PM
Dennis, Jennie, Courtney and Paula,
You have our deepest condolences for Brian's passing. He was a memorable man who achieved great things. May the good Lord console you all and your families.
Eldon and Anita
You have our deepest condolences for Brian's passing. He was a memorable man who achieved great things. May the good Lord console you all and your families.
Eldon and Anita
Message from Jim and Joyce Stoll
September 4, 2017 5:56 PM
Dennis we are so sorry to hear about "uncle" Brian. Jim continually raves about what a positive role model Brian was for Jim after his stroke. He will truly be missed. Jim and Joyce
A candle was lit by Leo & Rose Storm
on September 4, 2017 11:03 AM
Message from Todd and Clara Robinson
September 4, 2017 10:35 AM
Sorry to hear of Brian's passing. Todd was Brian's roommate there at Wesley, and I was one of the nurse's that was assigned to him. They had good times there at Wesley. Hopefully, the friendship and time spent helped pass the time. They were dismissed around the same time. Spring 1980, He had a tough journey, but now free of his disability. We know he worked hard and made a life of himself despite of his disability. We will be thinking of you in the next few days. Todd and Clara Robinson
A GRANDMA'S GARDEN TABLE BASKET was sent on September 4, 2017
Merritta and family, Thinking of you and lifting up prayers for all. Love, Kirk and Jennifer Lauritsen
Message from Leroy and Monnie Applegate
September 3, 2017 9:39 PM
Dennis, Merritta, Courtney and families: Sending our love and sympathy to all of you in the loss of Brian. We can only imagine the joyous reunion in heaven this week! ...The Applegate's
A candle was lit by Debbie Hagans
on September 3, 2017 7:50 AM
Message from Priscilla Bragg
September 3, 2017 7:05 AM
Dennis, Jennie and family, I am so sad to learn of Brian's death. It sounds as though he was a remarkable man that touched many lives. Heaven must be rejoicing at his homecoming. My thoughts and prayers are with your family as you learn how to live on this side of heaven without Brain.
Message from paulette mayfield
September 2, 2017 10:51 PM
Dennis and family so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you , love Paulette and Barry
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